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How Waves Could've Created the Loch Ness Monster Nov 02, 2015

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Despite very little scientific evidence supporting the Loch Ness Monster's existence, people routinely report it surfacing from the water. Dr. Tom Davey believes waves may be responsible for this phenomenon. Watch him test this hypothesis out with a state-of-the-art wave pool.

Does This Wild West Mummy Have a Secret? Nov 02, 2015

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The mummified body of Sylvester the gunslinger is in remarkable condition with every minor detail preserved. The same, however, can't be said for his origins.

How the Biggest Airlift in History Saved West Berlin Nov 02, 2015

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To break the Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948, General William Tunner ordered his fleet of 225 C-54s to drop supplies into the city -- around 35,000 tons of it a day.

Is Nazi Gold Really Buried in These Hills? Oct 26, 2015

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Local tales of late-night Nazi expeditions into a remote forest in Germany have spurred a new generation of treasure hunters to step up the search for hidden gold.

Can Your Memories Be Altered? Oct 19, 2015

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The memories our brains can store are remarkable, but not always reliable. Dr. Fiona Gabbert conducts an experiment exploring how our memories morph over time and why that may account for the high number of Loch Ness Monster sightings.

A Chinook Takes Fire During a Vietnam Rescue Mission Oct 19, 2015

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During the Vietnam War, the CH-47 Chinook was known for its aerial mobility -- a key advantage when you're flying low-altitude rescue missions over a hostile jungle.

This Aircraft Is a Marvel of Electronic Warfare Oct 12, 2015

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The Boeing EA-18G Growler is not the average warplane. While most military aircraft were built to attack enemies physically, the Growler was created for a very different kind of warfare.

What's This Moschino Collection Worth? Oct 12, 2015

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Doris knows her trove of Moschino pieces is special. But how special? Celebrated designer and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott gives his take.

An Intense Blackhawk Rescue Mission in Peril Oct 05, 2015

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During this Blackhawk crew's first attempt at rescuing a critically wounded soldier in Afghanistan, the aircraft quickly becomes a target. With a life on the line, the crew thinks of another strategy to bring the wounded soldier to safety.

How the U.S. Government Lost the Smithsonian Fortune Oct 05, 2015

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In 1829, an English scientist named James Smithson died and left his sizable gold fortune to the U.S. government to create an educational institution. They instead invested in Arkansas and Michigan state bonds.

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