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Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader

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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?

How do I build a hurricane shelter?

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How do I build a hurricane shelter? With fortified materials and lots of room for your relatives. Learn more about how to build a hurricane shelter.

How to Volunteer for the U.S. Geological Survey

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The U.S. Geological Survey offers opportunities to volunteers interested in natural science. Read about volunteer ideas through the U.S. Geological Survey.

P.T. Barnum Begins Career as Showman

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Most of us know P.T. Barnum because of the circus, but he was actually an important figure in American history. Learn how P.T. Barnum went from small-time entrepreneur to master showman and founder of the "Greatest Show on Earth."

Legless Lizard vs. Snake: Are They Actually Different Animals?

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The legless lizard is an entirely different creature from its slithery look-alike, the snake. Learn about the legless lizard evolution and more.

Why is there an underground city beneath Beijing?

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The Beijing underground city may sound like the stuff of legends, but it's a real place built to escape Soviets. Read about the Beijing underground city.

Television's 11 Longest-Running Game Shows

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The allure of the television game show has reigned on the airwaves since the 1950s. See our list of television's 11 longest-running game shows.

10 Memorable Meteor Crashes

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Hundred of meteors fly across the sky every night, but only a few make it to Earth. Learn about 10 memorable meteor crashes that left an impression.

17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957

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'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957.

Paintings by Gustave Caillebotte

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Gustave Caillebotte was an Impressionist painter, whose personal wealth was a cornerstone in the Impressionist exhibitions. Learn about his work.

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