TRAPPIST-1: The Galaxy's Tiniest Known Planetary System
In February 2017, NASA unveiled one of the most fascinating astronomical discoveries ever made: a planetary system dubbed TRAPPIST-1.
Read MoreIn February 2017, NASA unveiled one of the most fascinating astronomical discoveries ever made: a planetary system dubbed TRAPPIST-1.
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Read MoreThe Northern Pacific Railway connected the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean and promised adventure, opportunity and excitement along the way.
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Read MoreIt's hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the Black Panthers. The real history depends on who you ask, but there's room for praise and blame.
Read MoreThere are still many hikes around the world where safety does not seem to be the number one concern. Here are some of the most dangerous hikes around the world.
Read MoreAward-winning songwriter and composer Burt Bacharach created dozens of hit songs for many performers, but his work with Dionne Warwick is the stuff of legends.
Read MoreWhile the Great Depression is most famous, the economy was in flux and took major hits plenty of other times in history. Here's the story of the Panic of 1837.
Read MoreBeck has been responsible for some of the most inventive and boundary-pushing music of the last 25 years. There's just nothing Beck can't do, it would seem.
Read MoreWhile many know of May's work with Queen -- he's credited with writing "We Will Rock You," among others -- the music virtuoso has also released solo albums.
Read MoreThe grandeur of ancient Egypt is alluring to both historians and filmmakers, with the era serving as inspiration for many movies. Here are some of the best.
Read MoreThe Boxer Rebellion has been called many things, depending on who's referring to it. This is the tragic true story of the Boxer Rebellion.
Read MoreArgentina's Matanzas-Riachuelo river is filled with hazardous levels of dangerous toxins. Yet, efforts to make the water safe have been costly and fruitless.
Read MoreMetallica may be one of the biggest rock bands ever, but its career hasn't been smooth sailing all the way. For every success, there has been a scandal.
Read MoreAntarctica is one of Earth's lasting mysteries, and a skull found in the South Shetland Islands alters our perception of the continent.
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Read MoreMary Austin, long-term love of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, had a fascinating relationship with him. Here's the story behind the love of Mercury's life.
Read MoreHumans have always had to deal with the messy business of relationships. Some of the most famous Greek myths told stories of the gods' romantic attachments.
Read MoreSerial Killer Charles Ng has been sentenced to death by lethal injection and awaits his punishment in jail, but the trail has cost California a fortune.
Read MoreThe Gilded Age glittered brightly for the privileged, while underneath, society's foundation could only tread in the darkness.
Read MoreThe Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite was revered. However, she was also jealous and took revenge against those who crossed her.
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