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Harrowing Accounts from Hiroshima Survivors Aug 03, 2015

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After an American B-29 bomber dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the explosion instantly killed tens of thousands of people and left many wounded. These survivors recount the horrific aftermath.

Why Jack the Ripper's Identity May Soon Be Proven Aug 03, 2015

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Despite the length of time that's passed since he first terrorized London, enthusiasm and interest in Jack the Ripper has never been stronger. Which is why we're closer than ever to unmasking him.

Who Really Invented Monopoly? Jul 27, 2015

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Monopoly, arguably the most-famous board game, was invented by Charles Darrow. But many attribute the original idea to Lizzie Magie, a Quaker and the creator of the Landlord's Game, which bears striking resemblance to its more-popular successor.

An Unexpectedly Adorable Polar Bear Reunion Jul 27, 2015

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Polar Bears have an undeserved reputation as loners. Not only do they form friendships and spend time together, they even meet up year after year!

Amazing: Leopard Rockets Up a Tree to Catch Owls Jul 20, 2015

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Thirty feet up in a tree, a group of owls are not expecting this four-legged predator to come calling. The lesson here: Never underestimate a leopard's speed and agility.

Your Baby Stroller Was Designed by This Aerospace Engineer Jul 20, 2015

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Owen Maclaren was one of the design engineers of the WWII Spitfire fighter plane. In the 1960s, he applied his knowledge to a very different field: baby buggies.

Ride into Space with This Record-Breaking Amateur Rocket Jul 13, 2015

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In 2004, the GoFast Rocket set a world record by breaking the space barrier and rising to an altitude of 72 miles. A new team of enthusiasts is trying to beat it, and they've attached a camera for launch.

The Crime of the Century Jul 13, 2015

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Famous architect Stanford White commissioned scandalous portraits of Evelyn Nesbit, driving her husband Henry Thaw to murder.

Is the Inca Maiden the World's Best-Preserved Mummy? Jul 06, 2015

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At least 500 years old, the Inca maiden found at the top of the Andes is so well-preserved that visitors find themselves whispering, for fear of waking her.

Goliath Tigerfish: The Super-Sized Piranha Jul 06, 2015

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Imagine crossing a shark with a piranha. That's how one experienced angler describes the "living nightmare" known as the Goliath tigerfish.

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