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Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. History
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Did you learn most of your history from the silver screen? If so, you might want to fact-check a few things. Test your real history knowledge by separating the real story from cinema inaccuracies.
7 Notorious Art Thefts
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Such famous artworks as 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Scream' have been stolen and returned; some have never been found. Learn about 7 notorious art thefts.
Charles Barkley
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Charles Barkley was the shortest NBA player ever to claim a rebounding title. Read about this Hall of Fame basketball player.
Do HHO systems actually work?
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Do HHO systems actually work? Read about HHO fuel systems and whether or not they're a legitimate alternative fuel or just science fiction.
What are the likely outcomes of mankind's new knowledge of the human genome?
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Knowledge of the human genome project will revolutionize science and modern medicine -- but how, exactly? Learn about knowledge of the human genome.
The American Red Squirrel Is Small, Territorial and Aggressive
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Red squirrels have a big attitude, which might have to due with their small size. They have to act big. And they do so with noisy and aggressive behavior.
The Largest Bat in the World Has a Wingspan Over 5 Feet
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Whether out of fear or fascination, you might wonder, what is the largest bat in the world? The flying mammals aren't all petite petite creatures.
Can Anyone Make a Citizen's Arrest?
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What does Spider-Man do when he sees someone commit a crime and there are no police officers around to help? He swings in, wraps the wrongdoer in his web and leaves them hanging from a telephone pole until the cops take over.
Sunda Tiger: A Critically Endangered Subspecies in Sumatra
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The Sunda tiger, also known as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), is a striking species that can be found on Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. This tiger subspecies is the smallest among all living tiger species and is uniquely adapted to its tropical rainforest habitat.
Yangtze Finless Porpoise: The World's Only Freshwater Porpoise
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The Yangtze River, known as the longest river in Asia, is not only a vital waterway but also a critical habitat for various species. One such species is the Yangtze finless porpoise, the world's one and only species of freshwater porpoise.