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Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights
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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.
Nikola Tesla's Cat and Other Feline Fascinations
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If it wasn't for Nikola Tesla's cat, we might not have electricity. Part-Time Genius cohosts discuss this and other little-known cats in history.
How did swine flu get its name?
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Do you know how swine flu got that name? The virus doesn't even come from pigs, so why call it swine? Learn about the swine flu name.
Identify These Monuments!
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The United States is home to thousands of monuments, but can you name the country's first ever monument? Do you know what the Statue of Liberty looks like or where the Colosseum is? If you consider yourself well traveled, put your skills to the test and identify these monuments.
10 Historical Robots
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We think of robots as modern inventions, or maybe even retro creations meant to realize futuristic visions. But automata go back - way back - into history.
Military Trivia Quiz
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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!
10 'Scariest' Dog Breeds: Reputation vs. Reality
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Some dogs just look scary. Others have reputations built on raw power, aggression or history.
Incorruptible Saints Somehow Remain Preserved After Death
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Explore the miraculous phenomenon of Incorruptible Saints, whose bodies defy decay after death. Dive into the history, significance, and mysteries surrounding these holy figures.
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
Sound Healing: Discover the Benefits of Healing Frequencies
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Sound healing works through a phenomenon scientists are just beginning to understand. Explore how these ancient vibrational techniques synchronize your brainwaves, reduce inflammation, and create profound healing beyond modern medicine's reach.