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Has COVID-19 Killed the Handshake?

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5 Facts About Kathy Hochul, NY's First Female Governor

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Don't Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf Spider

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How a Frisky Feline Made Aviation History

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The American Red Squirrel Is Small, Territorial and Aggressive

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The Biewer Terrier Just Became the AKC's Latest Breed

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Without a Hippocampus, Your Long-term Memory Is History

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What You Need to Know About Chloroquine and COVID-19

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Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family

How New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Became a Political Superstar

How New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Became a Political Superstar

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The Chelsea Hotel Is New York's Legendary Hotel for Artists and Dreamers

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Fruit Flies: The Science Superstars You Want Gone From Your Kitchen

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What's the Difference Between a Tornado Watch and a Warning?

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How Dangerous Is Wildfire Smoke? A Toxicologist Is Raising Red Flags

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