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What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
Which Famous Boxer Are You?
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The sport of boxing has been around since the days of Alexander. It is a sport where people who really quite like each other can beat each other bloody, and where long running feuds between hated rivals can end in a violent confrontation. Boxing has produced some fascinating figures, but which one are you?
The Ultimate Grateful Dead Quiz
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They left a patchouli-scented wake across the world. How much do you know about the Grateful Dead?
What State Should You Go to College In?
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How does a snowy winter campus sound to you? Would you rather surf your way to classes on some waves and under the sun for four years? Take this quiz and you shall see which state is most compatible with your college yeses and nos. Say "yes" to these important personality questions!
National Bubble Wrap Day? Who Is Making Up These Weird Holidays?
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Love bubble wrap? There's a holiday for that. And just about everything else. But who's creating them and why?
Does Bottled Water Go Bad?
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You may have seen an expiration date on your bottle of water, but why? Can a natural substance like water really go bad?
Catherine the Great's Furniture: Erotic Easter Egg or Petty Hoax?
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When we think about royalty, we often imagine gilded thrones and ornate drawing rooms. But according to German troops in World War II, Catherine the Great's furniture went way beyond your average aristocratic flair.
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 Traveled Over 200 Miles
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On March 18, 1925, a massive and terrifying storm tore through the Midwest, becoming the Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest tornado in United States history.
What Do Gorillas Eat? How Are They Such Muscular Herbivores?
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Gorillas — one of the most powerful great apes — have a diet that might surprise you. Even though they’re massive and strong, their meals consist mostly of plants. But let's get specific: What do gorillas eat in the wild, and how do their diets change depending on where they live?
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.