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12 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)
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Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world - for better and for worse.
Can You Identify These Current NBA Stars in Uniform If We Blur out Their Faces?
NBA players are some of the most famous athletes in the world because we can easily see their faces. There are no helmets, hats or distance to obscure their appearance. Can you identify these current NBA stars if we blur their faces?
Coyote vs. Wolf: Differences in Size, Habitat and Behavior
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Learn how to identify coyote vs. wolf tracks, where you can expect to find the species and how their behaviors differ.
7 Secret Caves We'd Love to See Inside
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There are caves all over the world, but some are in places that are hard to explore - hidden by rocks, ruins or even under ice. We've found seven secret caves you probably never knew existed.
10 Action Films That Changed Everything
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Action films regularly burst with stunts and pyrotechnics, but we think a few have led the way, guns ablazing. View 10 action films that changed everything.
Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing
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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.
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.
What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?
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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.
Russian Christmas Traditions: Jan. 7, Nativity Fast (Not Feast!) and More
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The holiday season in Russia holds a rich blend of faith, folklore, and festivity. Russian Christmas traditions reflect the deep roots of Orthodox Christian customs, folk beliefs, and even Soviet-era influences.
Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.