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How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?

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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.

Could a fungus cause the extinction of bats?

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The world could be facing a possible bat extinction due to an odd plague. Learn how a possible bat extinction could drastically affect the ecosystem.

Skim Milk: Natural Weight-Loss Foods

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Milk is nicknamed "nature's most perfect food." Learn about skim milk, weight loss, high-protein foods, and healthy diets.

Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military

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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?

The Desert-dwelling Gobi Bear the Rarest Brown Bear

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The Gobi bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos gobiensis, is a brown bear subspecies found exclusively in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Also referred to as the Mazaalai in Mongolian, this unique bear is categorized as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Bear Specialist Group the Mongolian Red Book of threatened species.

Who Rides Passenger Trains in the U.S. These Days?

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In 2015, the U.S. population numbered 320 million, but less than 10 percent of those people rode the rails. So who does?

A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects

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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.

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