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How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System

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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."

Are You "Suffocating" From Empty Nose Syndrome?

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Empty nose syndrome is a rare problem where patients have clear nasal passages but constant sensations of being unable to breathe. And worst of all, many doctors believe it's all in their heads.

She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know

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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.

5 Sayings of Confucius That Still Resonate Today

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Chinese philosopher Confucius tutored many young men on ethical behavior. Here are five of his quotes about personal morals and good government that we can still learn from.

6 Things to Know About Well Water Before Digging

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Many homes in rural parts of the U.S. rely on well water rather than city water. But well water has pros and cons that city people may never have considered.

Why Were the Pharisees the 'Bad Guys' in the Bible?

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The New Testament is full of tense exchanges between Jesus and the Pharisees, who often tried to trip him up in legalistic debates. But who were the Pharisees really and what did they believe?

How Religion and Anti-regulatory Bias Birthed a $36 Billion Supplement Industry

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Supplements promise the moon - lose weight, end depression, stop smoking, sleep better, get young again! The supplement industry grew to massive proportions by offering up perfection in a pill.

AI Completed Beethoven's Unfinished 10th Symphony. Here's How It Sounds

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Famed composer Ludwig von Beethoven died leaving just a few notes for his 10th Symphony. More than 200 years later, scientists use artificial intelligence to finish the job.

Space Architects Will Help Us Live and Work Among the Stars

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If our living space is to become outer space, we have a lot of challenges to address. And our first line of defense will be space architects.

The Wire: The Most Memorable Omar Little Quotes

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The Wire is bursting with fantastic characters, and that's one of the reasons many dubs it TV's greatest drama. McNulty, Bunk, and Stringer Bell all shine, but none steal the show like Omar Little. Brilliantly portrayed by Michael Kenneth Williams, Omar is one of TV's greatest anti-heroes and is a dangerous man who lives by [...] The post The Wire: The Most Memorable Omar Little Quotes appeared first on Goliath.

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