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Kate Warne: First Female Pinkerton Detective Thwarted Lincoln Assassination Attempt
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Kate Warne was bold enough to walk into the Pinkerton Agency in 1856 and step into her role as the first female detective in U.S. history.
Can You Complete These Common Phrases?
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The English language is full of idioms; many of these phrases are nonsensical, but a master of English will know the meaning of all 35 in this quiz. How many can you complete?
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.
A Wisconsin Woman Led a German Resistance That Enraged Hitler
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Mildred Harnack was the only American in the leadership of German resistance to Hitler. And Hitler personally ordered her executed for it.
The Four Planets With Rings Might Surprise You
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Move over Saturn. There are other planets in the solar system surrounded by ring systems.
Unveiling the Secrets of Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia
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Dive into the world of La Cosa Nostra. Discover its origins, impact, and intriguing aspects of this infamous organized crime syndicate.
What Does It Mean When Someone Says 'That's Just Semantics'?
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In our modern vernacular, the phrase "that's just semantics" has somehow become shorthand to insinuate the speaker has argued something trivial or unimportant. But what does it really mean?
The RB-47 UFO Encounter
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The RB-47 UFO incident of 1957 was classified for years after it happened. Read how an RB-47 planed encountered two UFOs over Mississippi and Texas.
Are You More Book Hermione or Movie Hermione?
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The Brightest Witch of Her Age has inspired readers since the first Harry Potter book was published in 1997, and it's not hard to see why. Hermione Granger is bold, brilliant, and she's willing to fight for those she cares about - both in the book and the movie. Find out which version is more like you with this quiz!
Fifty Percent of Americans Are the Usual Suspects
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Half the adults in the U.S. are in a network of police face-recognition databases, according to a 2016 Georgetown report. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.