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How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?

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Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Princess Diana

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It may seem like there are no secrets left about Diana, Princess of Wales, but we've unearthed some facts that may be new to you.

The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.

6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today

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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.

Where Do Silverfish Come From and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

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You may have spotted these insects in your home. But are they bad to have around? And how do you get rid of them?

The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine

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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.

Jacques Cousteau: The Man Who Brought the Ocean Into Our Homes

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau inspired an entire generation to take an interest in the deep sea and was one of the first to warn of the peril of its destruction.

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

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The Blitzkrieg shocked the world: How could an army defeat its enemy so quickly and no one could counter it? Luckily the Allies cracked the code.

Why Is Populism So Popular Again?

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Populism is a political philosophy that divides society by splitting it into two opposing factions: the people and the elite. So who benefits from that?

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