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How the Gemini Spacecraft Worked
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The Gemini spacecraft took 20 astronauts to space and back. Find out how the Gemini spacecraft took NASA one step closer to landing on the moon.
Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?
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In the U.S., the bar for running for president is deliberately set low - only age and citizenship rules are written into the Constitution. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for the highest office in the land?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Princess Diana
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It may seem like there are no secrets left about Diana, Princess of Wales, but we've unearthed some facts that may be new to you.
Knowing is Half the Battle: The G.I. Joe Quiz
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The Real American Heroes have been battling Cobra on land, sea, and air (and in space!) since 1982. Find out how much you know about G.I. Joe in this action-packed quiz.
Home Remedies for Earaches
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There are some easy home remedies for earaches that can relieve the pain and pressure. Learn about ear infections and home remedies for earaches.
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was considered the most sophisticated aircraft Lockheed had ever built. The distinctive sight and sound of the P-38 would make it one of the best-known aircraft of the war. Learn more about the unique P-38 Lightning plane.
The Worst Air Quality in the World Is in Mountainous Terrain
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Air pollution is widely recognized as a major threat to public health, and while air quality data is widely available, the large-scale solutions are often difficult to enact. There are efforts in most developed countries to improve air quality, and pretty much everyone (except the polluters) agrees that it's an urgent problem.
450 Huge Geometrical Earthworks in the Amazon Hint at Past Civilizations
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Although the trenched enclosures were probably used to conduct rituals, they can tell us how the ancient indigenous people of the Amazon managed their forests.
7 Secret Caves We'd Love to See Inside
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There are caves all over the world, but some are in places that are hard to explore - hidden by rocks, ruins or even under ice. We've found seven secret caves you probably never knew existed.
20 Most Obese Countries in the World
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For at least the last half century, obesity has been one the rise around the world, contributing to what many officials consider a public health crisis. While there remains some controversy about how to accurately quantify the risks, the worldwide obesity rate continues to climb, and with it, a host of health problems.