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The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome

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Son of the venerated Marcus Aurelius, Commodus went in the other direction, killing scores of men and exotic animals in gladiatorial bloodbaths and dressing up in a lion's skin.

NASA's DART Crashes Into an Asteroid, On Purpose

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NASA's DART spacecraft hit its mark Monday, Sept. 26 after years of planning. The bullseye was asteroid Dimorphos. Here's what NASA hopes to learn now.

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?

William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua

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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.

Was an Evil Spirit Released When Japan's 'Killing Stone' Split in Half?

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When the "killing stone," or "Sesshō seki," split March 5, 2022, on the plains of Mount Nasu in Japan, was the devious spirit Tamamo-no-Mae released into the world to wreak havoc?

How Far Is Russia From Alaska?

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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?

9 Largest Islands in the World

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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.

Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?

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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?

Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World

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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.

Is That Job Posting a Scam? 4 Ways to Tell

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The red-hot U.S. labor market has also meant a red-hot market for online job scams. What are some ways to tell a job posting is not legit?

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