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What's the deal with crocodile tears?
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Do crocodiles really have crocodile tears? Learn about crocodile tears and the history of the phrase.
Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today
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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
Why Did the Roman Empire Fall? Corruption, Inflation, and Division
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It’s one of the most debated questions in world history: Why did the Roman Empire fall?
Are millions of modern humans the direct descendants of Genghis Khan?
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Are millions of people the direct descendants of Genghis Khan? Find out and explore the history and genealogy of Genghis Khan.
How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?
What the Stuff?!: 6 Surprising Banned Books
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Many books throughout history have been banned for their "questionable content," but these 6 will really surprise you.
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.
Uncovering the Rare Occurrence of Hurricane California
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California Hurricane: Exploring the Rare Phenomenon and Potential Impacts. Learn about the history, preparation, and coastal vulnerability.
Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.