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15 Famous Rhodes Scholars
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Each year about 103 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and journalist Ronan Farrow.
What were Nikola Tesla's famous inventions?
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Nikola Tesla was a pretty cool guy. Companies and rock bands have been named for him, and he pops up in Hollywood movies regularly. Not bad for one of history's greatest inventors. But what did he do to earn his fame? Here are some of Tesla's standout inventions.
What Did Albert Einstein Invent?
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Albert Einstein was one of history's greatest thinkers. Although he isn't really known as an inventor, his ideas formed the basis for some of the greatest inventions ever devised. Here are a few of the man's most revolutionary discoveries.
How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance
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The presence of the protein Piezo1 plays a key role in how tendons heal - and a genetic mutation in that protein may enhance athletic performance.
Can You Guess If It's a Taylor Swift Lyric or a Line of Poetry?
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"Swift Things Are Beautiful," at least according to poet Elizabeth Coatsworth. Can you tell the difference between these Taylor Swift lyrics and lines of poetry? Hum the words or picture them in a book; just pick the songs and the sonnets!
10 Famous Accomplishments Made Late in Life
You might be surprised by some of the famous accomplishments made late in life. See our list of the top 10 accomplishments made late in life.
Death by Invention: 5 Inventors who Died by Their Own Work
Some inventors have died from their own work. So, is it fate or irony that led these five inventors to die by the hands of their own work?
10 Scientists Who Were Their Own Guinea Pigs
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Some scientists choose to use their own bodies in their scientific experiments. Learn about 10 self-experimenting scientists.
9 Strange Last Wills and Testaments
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Some people use their will as an opportunity to send a message from beyond the grave. Learn about 9 strange last wills and testaments.
How the Ozone Layer Works
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We hear about the ozone layer all the time. But, what is the ozone layer and what are the ozone layer's components?