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Could we really blow up an incoming asteroid with a nuclear bomb?

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Surely nuclear weapons, which can obliterate entire cities, contain enough destructive power to blow a giant space rock to bits, right? What does NASA make of the whole explosive business?

Cersei Lannister, Killmonger and 4 Other Antagonists We Love To Hate

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Antagonists. We need them to balance the protagonists of our stories. Because, really, what kind of world would it be if we all just got along?

What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?

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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.

How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.

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In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.

What are chilblains?

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Chilblains is a cold-weather skin condition that makes your fingers and toes redden and swell. Learn how you can prevent chilblains.

10 Substitutes that Will Cut the Calories

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Are you looking for some food substitutes that will cut the calories? Check out these 10 substitutes that will cut the calories.

Jamais Vu Is Not Déjà Vu. It's Quite the Opposite

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Ever find yourself momentarily disoriented in a familiar place or encounter a friend who looks like a stranger? You could be experiencing jamais vu.

The Inspiring, Tragic Story of Sophie Scholl, the Student Who Defied Hitler

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At just 21, Sophie Scholl fought a murderous regime - not with guns and grenades, but with ideas and ideals. This ultimately led to her execution.

Who Was the Worst President Ever in U.S. History?

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Every few years, a group of historians and scholars ranks America's presidents. The "winner" of the worst president ever category has remained consistent.

A Bicycle Built of Bamboo Is the Ultimate Eco-friendly Ride

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Building bicycles with environmentally friendly bamboo is an idea whose time has come. We talk to a master bamboo bike builder about the ins and outs.

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