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Remarkably tough, the versatile fighter delivered far more punishment than it took

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Despite the fact that it’s over 5,000 years old, Maeshowe, Orkney's answer to Stonehenge, is in amazing shape. But why did Neolithic Britons go to such great lengths to build it?

What Happened on John Lennon's Last Day — What Happened on John Lennon's Last Day

The former Beatle had a packed schedule as he finalized a new song and posed for some final photographs that would become iconic

The Ten Best Books About Food of 2020 — The Ten Best Books About Food of 2020

From cookbooks to grocery-store exposés, these new books will tempt palates and fuel curiosity

Ancient City of Hegra Makes Its Public Debut — Ancient City of Hegra Makes Its Public Debut

The archaeological site, now open to tourists, offers clues about the mysterious empire that built it and its more famous sister city of Petra in Jordan

Climate Change Causes Weak, Dangerous Lake Ice — Climate Change Causes Weak, Dangerous Lake Ice

Global warming causes temperature swings that leave ice weakened for days, with deadly consequences

When P-47 Thunderbolt Ruled the Skies — When P-47 Thunderbolt Ruled the Skies

Remarkably tough, the versatile fighter delivered far more punishment than it took

This 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Is Spectacularly Preserved — This 5,000-Year-Old Tomb Is Spectacularly Preserved

Despite the fact that it’s over 5,000 years old, Maeshowe, Orkney's answer to Stonehenge, is in amazing shape. But why did Neolithic Britons go to such great lengths to build it?

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