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The Total Solar Eclipse That Proved Einstein Right

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The Total Solar Eclipse That Proved Einstein Right

Two teams of astronomers voyaged to Africa and Brazil to observe the most famous eclipse in science

Mister Rogers Inspires Statewide Day of Kindness

The holiday is dubbed 1-4-3 Day in a nod to the TV personality’s favorite phrase, “I love you”

How Hollywood Encouraged Recruitment for WWII

While stars like Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable enlisted and served during WWII, directors like John Ford would bring military footage of the Pacific conflict straight to American viewers

The Total Solar Eclipse That Proved Einstein Right — The Total Solar Eclipse That Proved Einstein Right

Two teams of astronomers voyaged to Africa and Brazil to observe the most famous eclipse in science

Reimagining the Megalodon — Reimagining the Megalodon

The ancient beast of the oceans comes to life in a new display at the National Museum of Natural History

Botswana Lifts Ban on Hunting Elephants — Botswana Lifts Ban on Hunting Elephants

The move has been criticized by conservationists but lauded by locals who say wild elephants are ruining their livelihoods

Canada Exonerates Chief Convicted of Treason — Canada Exonerates Chief Convicted of Treason

‘In 1885, Chief Poundmaker was treated as a criminal and a traitor,’ Prime Minister Trudeau said. ‘In 2019, we recognize the truth'

The Total Solar Eclipse That Proved Einstein Right — The Total Solar Eclipse That Proved Einstein Right

Two teams of astronomers voyaged to Africa and Brazil to observe the most famous eclipse in science

Mister Rogers Inspires Statewide Day of Kindness — Mister Rogers Inspires Statewide Day of Kindness

The holiday is dubbed 1-4-3 Day in a nod to the TV personality’s favorite phrase, “I love you”

How Hollywood Encouraged Recruitment for WWII — How Hollywood Encouraged Recruitment for WWII

While stars like Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable enlisted and served during WWII, directors like John Ford would bring military footage of the Pacific conflict straight to American viewers

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