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Why Is This Amphibian Called Vomit Frog? Oct 13, 2014

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Known as Darwin's frog, this male amphibian takes daycare to another, grotesque level. See for yourself.

How to Achieve Flawless Beauty Oct 13, 2014

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The bust of Nefertiti contains one of the most beautiful faces in the world. So beautiful, a mathematical formula was used to sculpt it.

Who Decided to Put 60 Seconds in a Minute? Oct 06, 2014

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One highly influential ancient Middle Eastern civilization established some of the essential systems we still use today. Think you know which it is?

Building Up Blondie's Heart of Glass Sep 29, 2014

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"Heart of Glass" is not only one of Blondie's most recognizable songs; it also pushed them beyond the realm of punk rock and into the mainstream disco scene.

This Video Exposes Hitler's Secret Illness Sep 22, 2014

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This propaganda footage, shot right before the fall of the Third Reich, was supposed to be destroyed. And for good reason - it reveals the medical condition Hitler tried to hide.

Uncovering the Unusual Burial Rituals at Stonehenge Sep 22, 2014

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Using cutting-edge digital mapping technology, scientists of the Stonehenge Hidden Landscape Project find signs of a "long barrow," a sophisticated mass grave that reveals strange burial rituals and the arrival of a new era.

Who Built the Great Sphinx? Sep 08, 2014

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Until recently, experts thought that King Djedefre was a murderer and outcast who couldn't possibly have had the power to create the Great Sphinx. But new evidence makes him a more likely candidate.

The Emotional Crowning of the New World Trade Center Sep 08, 2014

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Kevin Murphy, an iron worker who helped both recover the wreckage of the Twin Towers and construct their replacement, watches proudly as the spire is placed on One World Trade Center.

The Real-Life Lady Who Inspired Wonder Woman Aug 25, 2014

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Wonder Woman's creator William Moulton Marston, was a Harvard trained psychologist and inventor; his wife is believed to be the model for the superheroine.

Mongoose Vs. Cobra Aug 11, 2014

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Mongooses and snakes are each other's deadliest opponents. When they face off, the outcome is utterly unpredictable.

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