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How Far Is Russia From Alaska?

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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?

Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?

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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?

8 Pieces of Royal Regalia You'll See at King Charles' Coronation

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No doubt the coronation of King Charles III will be full of pomp and circumstance. But it also will include priceless pieces of the royal crown jewels.

Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?

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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."

1962, 1963, 1964 Dodge Standard

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The 1962-1964 Dodge Standard line had the 330, 440, Polara, and top-of-the-line Polara 500. See photos and specifications of 1962-1964 Dodge Standard.

When Was Jesus Born? It Wasn't Actually Dec. 25

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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a more correct date than Dec. 25. And why was that date chosen away? It has nothing to do with pagan religions.

Why Was the WWII Battle of Stalingrad So Deadly?

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The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest in all of World War II. More Soviet troops died there than did American soldiers in the entire war. What made this battle so deadly?

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 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.

Ashura: A Holiday of Varied Significance in Islam

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Ashura, observed on the 10th of Muharram, holds varied meanings for Muslims: Shia commemorate Hussain's martyrdom, while Sunnis mark events like Moses parting the Red Sea.

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