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5 Black-Red-Yellow Flag Designs Around the World
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The black-red-yellow flag color combination has roots dating back to the 13th century. The flag of the Holy Roman Empire, an imperial banner used by the Holy Roman Emperor, featured a black eagle with a red beak and red claws on top of a golden background.
The World's 'Poles of Inaccessibility' Are, Well, Pretty Inaccessible
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The Poles of Inaccessibility are the locations on Earth that are the farthest away from either water or land and are the most remote spots in the world.
9 of the Largest Eagles in the World
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Wingspan isn't the only way to measure the largest eagles in the world. We also looked at weight and height.
Time Is Up for the Leap Second
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The decision made at the 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures will scrap leap seconds for good by 2035.
Audie Murphy, From World War II Hero to Hollywood Hitmaker
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America's most decorated World War II combat soldier Audie Murphy was considered a hero and Hollywood icon. But those labels came at a price.
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.
Largest Horse Breed Holds World Record for Over 175 Years
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The world's largest horse breed varieties have evolved in step with the humans who domesticated and cared for them. Each ancient breed of large horses was selected for specific traits; some large breeds of war horses were fearless companions in battle. In contrast, carriage horses and riding horses were prized for their elegant appearance and easygoing temperament.
15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World
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Cats have an exceptionally independent personality compared to other pets. There must be some distant memory of being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt locked away in their genetic code that explains their sassy, uppity nature.
13 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination
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Among the millions of pictures taken every year, some capture our hearts and stand the test of time. Here are the stories behind 13 of the most iconic.
The Echidna Is One of the World's Strangest Mammals
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From the four-headed male reproductive organ to hosting the world's largest flea and sporting a body covered in spiny hairs, this cute little creature takes the cake for mammalian weirdness.