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If you ever look at a map of the United States, you will see a long stretch of mountains running…
On November 28, 1953, a fast-rising scientist fell off his 13th-floor New York City hotel window. Dr. Frank Olson’s death,…
Puff…puff..pass. Get the profit. Rinse and repeat the cycle. They weren’t just selling cigarettes. They were stealing lifetimes… One pack…
With progress comes fear. Throughout the 20th century, every major technology or advancement in the world has been viewed with…
A cool summer night is difficult to forget. Even more memorable is the luminous magic of fireflies, those adorable creatures…
Would you break an office rule to rescue someone in distress? This tough choice stood before a BBC crew as…
The skies over Antarctica are virtually empty, and no one seems to know precisely why. So, just in case you’ve…
If things go as planned, airplanes may start using standing seats soon. Yes! Standing seats. These are saddle-shaped seats that…
Imagine wishing for tragedy so you could bag some cash. Yes, people are staking massive amounts on tragic occurrences today,…