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Why We Love Henry David Thoreau, in 5 Quotes
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We may think of Thoreau as the Walden Pond hermit who penned profound books on nature and philosophy. But he was also funny and sociable and valued his friends deeply.
Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.
The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor
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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.
How Much Do You Know About Trains?
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Trains are one of the most common forms of transportation in the world, with millions of people riding them each year. Do you actually know anything about them, though? Find out with this quiz!
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
Meet 5 Lazarus Species, Animals Once Presumed Extinct, But Alive and Well
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Sometimes organisms, thought to be long gone from the world, rise from extinction like Lazarus from the dead, though it is a rare occurrence.
Why the Paralympic Games Might Be Better Than the Olympics
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Like the Tokyo Olympics, the Paralympic Games are happening a year late. But these athletes are equally, if not more, impressive to watch on the courts, beaches and in the pool.
Baby Bats Babble With Moms, Hinting at Human Language Development
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Scientists have found striking parallels between the babbling produced by these bat pups and that by human infants.
10 of the Most Expensive Pokémon Cards Ever Sold
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Think of those Pokémon cards like baseball cards. Most of them aren't worth more than a few dollars. But some of the rarest can be worth six figures if they're in mint condition.
1 in 3 Who Had COVID-19 Have Long COVID Symptoms, Says Oxford Study
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Who gets long COVID and why still remains a mystery, but several new studies are showing it's much more widespread than we initially thought. So what is long COVID and how can it be treated?