Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Saint George
Saint George is the patron saint of England who legend says slayed a dragon and was a martyr for Christianity. Here's what everyone gets wrong about him.
Read MoreSaint George is the patron saint of England who legend says slayed a dragon and was a martyr for Christianity. Here's what everyone gets wrong about him.
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Read MoreThe Space Shuttle Columbia's seven-person crew died on February 1, 2003, when the orbiter disintegrated upon reentering the Earth's atmosphere.
Read MoreSeven astronauts lost their lives on the Space Shuttle Challenger shortly after it launched in 1986. These were the chilling final words of the crew.
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