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When Was the Radio Invented?
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Many people consider Guglielmo Marconi the inventor of the radio. After all, he did get the Nobel Prize for it. But others credit Nikola Tesla because the Supreme Court upheld his patent for the invention of radio. So who should get the recognition?
Remembering Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Hero
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One of the three-man crew of Apollo 11, the mission that first set foot on the moon, Michael Collins was a true American hero.
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent
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You may have never cleaned your dryer vent before but there are many reasons why you should. Plus, it's pretty easy to do. We'll show you how.
7 Secret Caves We'd Love to See Inside
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There are caves all over the world, but some are in places that are hard to explore - hidden by rocks, ruins or even under ice. We've found seven secret caves you probably never knew existed.
Spotted Horses Aren't All Appaloosas, and All Appaloosas Aren't Spotted
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It's not the spots, but the mutation of a certain gene, that makes a horse an Appaloosa.
Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell
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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.
Is Glass Recycling in the U.S. Broken?
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Only 25 percent of glass containers used by U.S. consumers were recycled in 2018, the most recent year for statistics. So, why aren't Americans doing better?
Aspic: There's Just Something About That Jiggle
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Aspic might not be the most crave-worthy of culinary creations, but it does inspire a sort of cultlike devotion among ardent supporters.
Are You Hopelessly Devoted to "Grease"?
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"Grease" is a beloved movie featuring some of the most iconic characters in pop culture history. How much do you remember about this high school musical?
5 Facts About Kathy Hochul, NY's First Female Governor
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History has been made as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo steps aside and Kathy Hochul becomes the state's first female governor.