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Portrait of Putin: From impoverished street fighter to Russian autocrat
Vladimir Putin had a secret Soviet Union spying career in his youth. That wish was granted in 1975, but Putin did not rest on his laurels.
Dec 2, 2024


The reason why 18th-century sailors were more likely to sink than swim
It is astonishing to discover that the majority of 18th-century seamen were incapable of swimming
Nov 27, 2024


The initial taste: The interesting history of alcohol
Millennia ago, beneath the scorching sun of present-day China, an inquisitive hunter-gatherer encountered an unusual, fragrant pool
Nov 25, 2024


The most intelligent guy in the history ended up as an poor accountant
James William Sidis was able to speak twenty-five different languages, possessed a superhuman memory
Nov 25, 2024


Study: hot showers can kill sperm cells - But also some good news
Do your partner fancy long showers? it could mean trouble for the ''little ones''. When the testicles are exposed to high temperatures,...
Oct 11, 2024


Biologists astonished by unique behavior in jellyfish
A sea creature can share its nervous and digestive systems with another individual. Biologists describe the discovery as "astonishing" -...
Oct 11, 2024


Astronomers may soon be able to create eclipses at will
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to study the Sun's outer atmosphere by using two satellites in Earth's orbit to generate an...
Oct 7, 2024


New York Introduces rat birth control to tackle infestation
New York City's rat population is booming due to their rapid reproduction rate. To combat this, the New York City Council is set to...
Oct 7, 2024
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