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Bat-Eared Foxes Can Astoundingly Hear Insects Digging Underground Aug 15, 2016

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Enormous ears magnify the sound of the bat-eared foxes preferred prey-termites.

The Stealthy U-Boat Attack That Crippled Britain Aug 05, 2016

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Under the cover of night in October 1940, German U-99 submarines ambushed an Allied convoy en route to Britain with supplies. Beyond the tragic aftermath, this stealthy strategy had a lasting impact on nautical warfare.

Zorro Wasn't Mexican or Spanish, But...Irish? Jul 25, 2016

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Records reveal that one inspiration for the character of Zorro, a William Lamport who attempted to start a revolution in Mexico, was not Mexican or Spanish, but Irish.

The Best Rock Pillar for Sport Climbing Jul 25, 2016

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First conquered in 1992, the climb up the east side of a 300-foot rock pillar named "Monkey Face" has become the ultimate rock-climbing challenge.

Did Muhammad Ali Throw His Gold Medal Into the Ohio River? Jul 18, 2016

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Is it true that boxing legend Muhammad Ali threw his Olympic gold medal into the Ohio River out of frustration after a racist encounter? A childhood friend weighs in on a story that has become part of the champion's lore.

Does 'The Last Supper' Really Have a Hidden Meaning? Jul 18, 2016

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Da Vinci's The Last Supper plays a key role in the 2006 blockbuster hit The Da Vinci Code. Although the film's claims are more fiction than fact, could the painting actually contain a message from Leonardo?

Can Tree Rings Explain the Demise of a Lost Civilization? Jul 11, 2016

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Archaeologists believe the sudden destruction of a pre-Columbian civilization found in southern Illinois occurred around 1150 AD. But to find the cause of such upheaval, they look to the surrounding trees.

This Is Martha, the World's Last-Known Passenger Pigeon Jul 11, 2016

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Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History houses one of largest bird collections in the world. One of their most prized birds, Martha, was the last passenger pigeon to ever fly.

Muhammad Ali's Brother on Racism and the Medal Myth Jul 04, 2016

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Still fresh from his Olympic win, boxing legend Muhammad Ali was, incredibly, turned away from a restaurant in his hometown that didn't serve African Americans. The champ's own brother recalls that fateful day.

The Greatest Sports Moment in Los Angeles History Jul 04, 2016

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When Kirk Gibson signed with the Dodgers in 1988, fans had few reasons to be optimistic. Little did they suspect, he would take them to the World Series and make one of the most miraculous plays Los Angeles has ever seen.

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