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Reel vs. Real History: How Accurate Are Your Favorite Movies?

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Everyone knows that Hollywood dramas are no substitute for a good history teacher. We're looking at what 10 "based on a true story" movies got wrong - or right. It's not always what you think!

Meet the Woman Who Made Van Gogh Famous

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How did Vincent van Gogh escape mainstream attention during his lifetime and what changed after his death? Meet the intrepid woman who made van Gogh a household name.

Inside Unit 731, Japan's Gruesome WWII Human Experiment Program

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Unit 731 was a covert biological warfare research unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Some of the most heinous war crimes ever were committed there. Why is it still so shrouded in secrecy?

Honey Can Help If Your Child Swallows a Button Battery

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If your child swallows a button battery, you need to take them to hospital immediately. But on the way, grab your honey bear. Here's why.

Opus 40: Harvey Fite's Bluestone Sculpture Park in Upstate NY

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Opus 40 is a 6.5-acre (2.6-hectare) earthwork sculpture that was hand-cut and created by artist Harvey Fite over a 37-year period. So how did he do it?

Prehab Could Make Your Recovery From Surgery a Bit Easier

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Recovering from any surgery is never as easy as you hope. But putting in some time to get fit before it could make healing a lot easier. Here's how.

Christo Was His Name, Wrapping Was His Game

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From early wrapped objects to monumental outdoor projects, the work of the late artist Christo transcended the traditional bounds of painting, sculpture and architecture.

How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On

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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.

7,000 Steps Is the New 10,000 Steps

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If you're always falling short of that arbitrary 10,000-step daily goal, we have good news. Your health can benefit just as much if you hit fewer steps, too.

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