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Ancient Stars That Witnessed the Universe's Birth
Ancient stars, some dating back nearly 13.8 billion years, provide crucial insights into the universe's early history and the processes of stellar evolution.
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A 1973 Program That Predicted Human Behavior with Stunning Accuracy
A rudimentary AI program developed in 1973 at Stanford University could predict human behavior with over 90% accuracy by analyzing three personality traits.
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How Tax Failures Undermined the Great Roman Empire
The internal chaos and fiscal mismanagement of the Roman Empire led to its gradual decline and eventual fall.
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The Cosmic Origins of Gold in Our Wedding Rings
The gold in wedding rings originates from the explosive collisions of neutron stars, events that create heavy elements like gold through cosmic violence.
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Monkeys in Japan Built Their Own Vending Machine Economy
Japanese macaques developed a self-sustaining economy by using coins to purchase snacks from vending machines.
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The Mysterious Builders of Teotihuacan and Their Vanishing Civilization
Teotihuacan, an ancient city in Mexico, was a thriving urban center that mysteriously declined and was abandoned around the 8th century A.D.
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How a Retroactive Penalty Changed Soccer History Forever
A referee's retrospective decision in 2006 awarded a penalty to Tiro Federal for a disallowed goal in a 1976 match, altering its outcome from a draw to a victory.
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The Unexpected Victory That Sparked Canada's Hockey Holiday
The 1972 Summit Series marked the first official competition between Canada and the Soviet Union in hockey, igniting national pride and identity.
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The Remarkable Jellyfish That Defies Aging and Death
Turritopsis dohrnii, known as the "immortal jellyfish," can revert to its juvenile form after maturity, potentially allowing it to live indefinitely.
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The Surprising Origins of Earth's Life-Sustaining Oxygen
Cyanobacteria transformed Earth's toxic atmosphere into an oxygen-rich environment over billions of years.
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