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5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.
Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
NOAA's Argo Program Has Been Observing the Oceans for Two Decades
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NOAA's Argo program distributes floating observatories across the globe. Why? They collect data about the world's oceans that is critical to understanding the planet.
Why Were So Many Prehistoric Animals So Big?
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A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?
The Secrets and Science Behind Starling Murmurations
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Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.
Why can't we remember being babies?
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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?
Who Was John Calvin, and What Is Calvinism?
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John Calvin is best known for his doctrine of predestination, a controversial belief that continues to be popular in some churches. But what who was he, and what is predestination?
Abigail Adams, the Founding Mother Who 'Remembered the Ladies'
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Abigail Adams was the first second lady and second first lady of the United States. But her legacy goes much beyond being wife to President John Adams. See why what made her known as one of the "founding mothers."
What the Bechdel Test Says About Women in Film
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The Bechdel Test was created in 1985 and has been used to gauge how women are represented in film. But how accurate is it and does it still matter?
The Mpemba Effect: Does Hot Water Really Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
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Under the right conditions, hot water can somehow freeze faster than cold water. It's called the Mpemba effect. We'll explain how it happens.