Sculpting Between Heartbeats: The Microscopic World of Dr. Willard Wigan
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Sculpting Between Heartbeats: The Microscopic World of Dr. Willard Wigan

Have you ever seen a sculpture so small it fits in the eye of a needle?

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Did Gutenberg Invent the First Printing Press?
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Did Gutenberg Invent the First Printing Press?

Printed books have been found predating the birth of Gutenberg by centuries.

The Alien Autopsy that Fooled the World
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The Alien Autopsy that Fooled the World

A story that is sure to put you over the moon!

Mexican President Tweets Blurry Photo of a Mythical Mayan Elf
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Mexican President Tweets Blurry Photo of a Mythical Mayan Elf

Check out this "elf" portrait!

Da Vinci Discovered Aspects of Gravity Centuries Before Einstein
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Da Vinci Discovered Aspects of Gravity Centuries Before Einstein

Da Vinci's discoveries are still shocking scientists!

The Tragic Collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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The Tragic Collapse of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

An unbelievable story with a tragic turn.

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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