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Before Going to the Moon, Astronauts Trained Here — Before Going to the Moon, Astronauts Trained Here

From Arizona to Hawaii, these landscapes—similar in ways to the surface of the moon—were critical training grounds for the crew

Animals in Fossil Trees Reveal Move to Land — Animals in Fossil Trees Reveal Move to Land

New ancient animals will likely be discovered in 310 million-year-old fossilized trees in Nova Scotia

A Lost Work by Langston Hughes — A Lost Work by Langston Hughes

In 1933, the Harlem Renaissance star wrote a powerful essay about race. It has never been published in English—until now

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

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

Why Was King Tut's Tomb Prepared in Such a Rush? — Why Was King Tut's Tomb Prepared in Such a Rush?

When archeologists discovered mold formations in King Tut's tomb, they worried the sweat and breath of tourists were the cause. A later study revealed something much more intriguing

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