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What David Hockney's Brilliant Collages Reveal About Photos Mar 06, 2017

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David Hockney considered photography a lifeless medium--at least compared to a drawing or painting. But a photographic experiment yielded a completely unexpected, and transformative, result.

How Wallis Simpson Infiltrated British Royalty Feb 20, 2017

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There aren't many rumors that American socialite Wallis Simpson hasn't been subjected to. So here's how she actually infiltrated the British monarchy.

The Ultimate Rococo Monument: Dolmabahce Palace Feb 13, 2017

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The Dolmabahce Palace is the ultimate Rococo monument, flaunting the power of the Ottoman Empire. But lavish ornamentation comes at a high cost: the structure propelled the administration toward financial collapse.

A Lucky Break for a Starving Polar Bear Mom and Her Cub Feb 13, 2017

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Near Churchill, Manitoba, a polar bear mom and her cub stumble across a fish carcass washed up on the shore. After a long migration across the wilderness with very little food, this feels like a feast.

Spectacular Footage of a Butterfly Leaving Its Cocoon Feb 06, 2017

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The transition from caterpillar to butterfly is a process that consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Observe one caterpillar as it developments into a gorgeous winged insect.

An Angry Hippo Charges a Trespassing Lion Jan 30, 2017

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A lion ventures into an area of the river that's part of a hippo bull's territory. The enraged hippo wastes no time in asserting his dominance.

The Nazi Engineer Who Created the First Ballistic Missile Jan 30, 2017

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Wernher Von Braun became interested in space flight from an early age. This passion would lead him to become a key figure in the development of one of the Nazi's most devastating weapon: the V2 rocket.

Hippo Climbs Down a Steep Cliff...With Difficulty Jan 23, 2017

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A 15-foot male hippo carefully negotiates his enormous body down a sheer cliff. It's the shortest and most direct route to the water--and he's not one to back down from a challenge.

Yes, Spiders Eat Spiders Jan 16, 2017

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Portia spiders, known for their remarkable intelligence, have some of the most astonishing hunting skills in the arthropod community. That community also happens to be their prey.

The Typos on This Dead Sea Scroll Don't Mean It's Fake Jan 09, 2017

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When the Dead Sea copper scroll was unveiled, doubts were quickly raised about its authenticity. For one thing, it was riddled with spelling errors.

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