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Who Was John Calvin, and What Is Calvinism?
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John Calvin is best known for his doctrine of predestination, a controversial belief that continues to be popular in some churches. But what who was he, and what is predestination?
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.
Hard Pivot: The Reinvention of Olympian Apolo Ohno
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He's the most decorated American Winter Olympics athlete, with eight Olympic medals. But after he retired from skating at age 28, he had to make a hard pivot and reinvent who he was.
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Guess What Roles These Actors Turned Down
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Whether they (stupidly) turned them down outright or got passed over at the last minute, some actors missed out on very iconic roles. Take our quiz to see how many of these you know.
Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't
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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.
Willie O'Ree's Unsung Story of Breaking the NHL's Color Barrier
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He's been called the "Jackie Robinson of hockey" and yet hardly anybody knows his name. So who is Willie O'Ree and why is he finally getting his due?
Is Prince Andrew Still in Line for the Throne?
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Despite a pending scandalous court case and the loss of all his military titles and royal patronages, Prince Andrew still retains his place in line to the British throne. Here's why.
New CORBEVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Huge for Low-income Countries
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The CORBEVAX vaccine was developed with global access in mind. It is a low-cost, easy-to-produce and -transport vaccine.
Why Every Woman Wanted to Stay at the Barbizon Hotel
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The Barbizon Hotel was a glamorous, women-only residential hotel in New York. And though most women wanted to live there, only a few made the grade.
Tsundoku: The Art of Buying Books You Can't Possibly Read
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Guilty of buying books you never have time to read? We get it. And there's a name for that.