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Are There Diamonds in the Ocean?

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Not all diamonds are found on dry land. Many turn up in sediments below the ocean's surface. You just have to know where to look.

How Butter Fueled the Protestant Reformation

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The creamy shortening played an outsized 'roll' in the spread of Protestantism. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?

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You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.

How Coronavirus Has Helped to Clear the Air

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Satellite data shows just how much air quality has improved during the coronavirus crisis, from China, India, Italy and beyond.

Pimento Cheese: The Southern Staple With Northern Roots

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You probably equate pimento cheese with the South. But it actually got its start in the North. We'll tell you all about that, and how to make it.

Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward

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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.

'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots

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Pilots on international flights use aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.

Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?

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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?

What's the busiest ER in the United States?

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Some emergency rooms are busier than others. Find out where the busiest ER in the United States is to learn more.

What Does Russia's Partial Military Mobilization Mean?

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President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization in Russia during an address to the nation. What does that mean for citizens there and in Ukraine?

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