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Eight Spots to See Petroglyphs in the U.S.

There are rock carvings and paintings in some unexpected locations around the country

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100 Years Ago, a Four-Day Race Riot Engulfed D.C.

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Egypt Opens Its ‘Bent Pyramid’

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Eight Spots to See Petroglyphs in the U.S. — Eight Spots to See Petroglyphs in the U.S.

There are rock carvings and paintings in some unexpected locations around the country

Divers Spot Human-Sized Jellyfish on English Coast — Divers Spot Human-Sized Jellyfish on English Coast

Barrel jellyfish typically grow to a length of up to 3 feet, but this one measured closer to 5 feet long

This Material May Make Habitation on Mars Possible — This Material May Make Habitation on Mars Possible

Silica aerogel traps heat and allows light in while blocking ultraviolet radiation, making it a good candidate for building human settlements

The Original Tour de France Yellow Jersey Was Wool — The Original Tour de France Yellow Jersey Was Wool

100 years ago, in the middle of the race, a rider wore the famed jersey for the first time

100 Years Ago, a Four-Day Race Riot Engulfed D.C. — 100 Years Ago, a Four-Day Race Riot Engulfed D.C.

Rumors ran wild as white mobs assaulted black residents who in turn fought back, refusing to be intimidated

Egypt Opens Its ‘Bent Pyramid’ — Egypt Opens Its ‘Bent Pyramid’

The pyramid may represent an important step in a pharaoh’s quest to build the ‘perfect’ pyramid

Why Interest in Space Travel Waned After Apollo 11 — Why Interest in Space Travel Waned After Apollo 11

After the success of Apollo 11, NASA unveiled an ambitious agenda for more missions into space. But interest among the public was beginning to drop—and the Nixon administration balked at the high costs

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