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The Word "Nitpicking" Might Not Mean What You Think It Means
A World of Meaning in the Shadows of a Word
When 32-year-old linguist, Emily Chen, first stumbled upon the word “nitpicking” in her grandfather’s old etymological …
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The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in history
Beyond the Moon’s Horizon
As the United States’ Artemis II mission reached its apogee, Commander Reid Wiseman gazed out the window of the Orion spacecraft, his eyes …
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Artemis II moon flyby begins: How to watch and what to know
Celestial Odyssey
As the world holds its breath, a quartet of brave astronauts embarked on a perilous journey to the moon, embarking on an unprecedented mission to explore the far …
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Black-Hole Islands and Desert Bunkers: 7 Strange Things People Found on Google Earth
A World of Secrets Revealed: Uncovering the Mysteries of Google Earth
As the digital cartographer’s eye scans the planet, it often reveals secrets that lie hidden from human …
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'They could spend 4 or 5 hours per day underwater': How humans adapted to the most challenging environments
Humans at the Extremes: Unraveling the Mysteries of Adaptation
As I stood on the sun-scorched shores of Lake Natron, a remote saltwater lake in Tanzania, the air was heavy with the …
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5 Children Who Became Soldiers During World War II
“Lost Childhoods: The Unseen Toll of War”
As the world grappled with the unimaginable horrors of World War II, a dark and disturbing trend emerged: the systematic …
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Quiz: Guess the ‘80s Movie From Its Villain Description
A Tale of Unlikely Villains
As the credits rolled on one of the most iconic films of the 1980s, viewers couldn’t help but feel a mix of awe and unease as the main antagonist, …
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We went to Finland to hear about the new 'sand battery' that will turn stored renewable energy back into power for the electrical grid
Unconventional Energy: Finland’s Groundbreaking ‘Sand Battery’ Initiative
As I stepped off the plane in Pori, Finland, the crisp spring air and eerie silence of …
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The Breathing Hole of the Earth, Found in South Dakota
The Uncharted Territory of South Dakota
A chill wind blows through the entrance of Wind Cave, the air pressure above ground a gentle push against the earth’s lungs. Below, a …
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Beadnet dress: A 4,500-year-old ancient Egyptian funeral 'gown' that was in vogue during the Old Kingdom
Unraveling the Threads of Time: A 4,500-Year-Old Beadnet Dress from Ancient Egypt
In the sweltering heat of the Egyptian desert, a team of archaeologists unearthed a stunning relic …