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The tragic loss of the Rainbow Warrior caused unbelievable grief, shameless lies, and a maelstrom of political intrigue so terrible—it's unforgettable.

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The James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.

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The history of Mexico City stretches back almost two centuries before the Spanish ever set foot in the Americas. Rather, the Spanish built their capital on top of the ashes of one of the most beautiful and unique cities in history: Tenochtitlan.

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Haing S. Ngor was the first Asian actor to win an Academy award for a debut performance—but his success followed close on the heels of unspeakable tragedy.

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If you invest a little bit of time into one lifesaver of a website, you can instantly get a better deal on car insurance. 

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Wikimedia CommonsCorrection Notice: Article originally said, "It began with a rumor that Paul had died in a car accident in 1966 or 1967." Corrected to. " It began with a rumor that Paul had died...

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The wreck of the Titanic haunts us to this day, a seemingly invulnerable behemoth brought down by hubris. The liner’s architectural and mechanical marvels were all for naught; as soon as the iceberg pierced the...

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By the fall of 1925, Josephine Baker was the Queen of Paris. Every night at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the luminaries of café society would watch as the 19-year-old beauty danced and sung in her...

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The term “Munchausen syndrome by proxy” evokes a cryptic fascination—much more obscure and possibly even glamorous than “run-of-the-mill” problems like depression or anxiety—but the reality of it is much more brutal, and the true victims...

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Actor, Knight, Soldier, Spy. Sir Christopher Lee did it all, and he did it with great style.

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When Otzi the Iceman was uncovered, researchers found that his remains revealed clues to a 4,000-year-old mystery.

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Disneyland's opening was so disastrous it has since become known as "Black Sunday." But Walt saw his dream through, leaving plenty of secrets along the way.



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