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How to Become an Astronaut

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Like a firefighter or a rock star, an astronaut is one of those jobs kids say they want to have when they grow up. If you're still serious, we can tell you what it takes.

Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?

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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.

How Doctors Without Borders Works

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Doctors Without Borders provides medical help to war-torn or other devastated areas. Learn what it takes to work with Doctors Without Borders.

What If We Ended War?

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Would we stick flowers in our hair and dance in the street? Or twiddle our thumbs and wonder what to do with all that new free time? Join us as we ponder a world without war.

The Moon Tarot Card Meaning in a Reading: Insights & Symbolism

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Discover the Moon tarot card meaning, its symbolism of intuition, dreams, and hidden truths. Learn how it influences love, career, and self-reflection in readings.

What Was So Terrible About Ivan the Terrible?

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Ivan the Terrible's sobriquet may have been due to a mistranslation but he sure lived up to it, torturing and killing his many enemies. Still, he didn't start out so evil.

Tecumseh: The Driving Force Behind the Native American Confederacy

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Some consider Shawnee leader Tecumseh to be one of the most remarkable Native Americans in history. He stood not just for the Shawnee. He stood for all Native Americans.

What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?

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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?

Owl Omen and Symbolism: Why Do Owls Fascinate Us?

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From ancient times until today, people have been captivated by these iconic, mysterious birds. What is it about owls that makes them the enduring subject of myth and superstition?

The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason

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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.

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