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Best Books About Apollo and Landing on the Moon — Best Books About Apollo and Landing on the Moon

From astronaut autobiographies to definitive accounts from leading historians, these are the must reads about the landmark mission

Audubon Photo Winners Show Beauty of Wild Birds — Audubon Photo Winners Show Beauty of Wild Birds

The 10th installment of the competition featured two new categories

'I am Woman, Hear Me Roar' — 'I am Woman, Hear Me Roar'

The African Art Museum raises the profile of female artists showcasing their works from its collections

Netflix's New Glassblowing Reality Series — Netflix's New Glassblowing Reality Series

"Blown Away" showcases the incredible art form in an innovative reality competition series

Neil Armstrong’s Restored Spacesuit Put on Display — Neil Armstrong’s Restored Spacesuit Put on Display

The spacesuit, which Armstrong wore when he walked on the moon during Apollo 11, is available for public viewing and as a 3-D model online

A Literary Vandal Is Ripping Pages Out of Books — A Literary Vandal Is Ripping Pages Out of Books

The so-called 'book ripper' has targeted more than 100 volumes at a library and charity bookshop in the English town of Herne Bay

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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