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This Horse Was the Gold Standard for Roman Chariot Racers

For the chariot racers of Rome, one particular breed of horse was prized above all else: the Berber. It had a convex-shaped head, and a powerful neck that enabled it to pull the chariots at great speed

Peek Into the World's Only Cardboard Boat Museum — Peek Into the World's Only Cardboard Boat Museum

For nearly 30 years, New Richmond has hosted the International Cardboard Boat Regatta, a high-spirited race on the Ohio River

CDC Releases New Mask Guidelines — CDC Releases New Mask Guidelines

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated people should wear masks indoors in high transmission areas, which accounts for half the country, according to the agency

Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon’s Fierce Fight — Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon’s Fierce Fight

After first meeting in 1950, the couple was instrumental in founding the nation’s first organization for gay women

Human Genomes Are Surprisingly Cat-Like — Human Genomes Are Surprisingly Cat-Like

Cat genomes are more similar to ours than those of mice and dogs, yet researchers say felines are underutilized in genetic studies of disease

Biologists Spot Marine Life That Resembles Cartoon — Biologists Spot Marine Life That Resembles Cartoon

The aquatic pals were discovered one mile deep in the Atlantic Ocean during a NOAA expedition

This Horse Was the Gold Standard for Roman Chariot Racers — This Horse Was the Gold Standard for Roman Chariot Racers

For the chariot racers of Rome, one particular breed of horse was prized above all else: the Berber. It had a convex-shaped head, and a powerful neck that enabled it to pull the chariots at great speed

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