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Robert Wadlow: Gentle Giant's Extraordinary Life
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At 8 feet 11 inches, Robert Wadlow remains the tallest man in recorded history. His remarkable height shaped a short but unforgettable life.
Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp
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For the Polish military officers allowed to participate, the games were a celebration of humanity during a time of death and destruction. But these games demonstrate - to this day - the awesome healing power of sports.
Tarrare: The Insatiable 18th-Century Frenchman Who Ate Everything
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Tarrare's unending hunger led him to consume anything—from live animals to inedible objects—making his life a medical mystery in 18th-century France.
Dolores Huerta, the Labor Activist Behind the Slogan '¡Sí, Se Puede!'
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At 91, Dolores Huerta, the activist who inspired Barack Obama's "Yes, we can" campaign, continues to work tirelessly developing leaders and advocating for the working poor, women and children.
How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence
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Brazenly ambitious, he became king of Scotland and won independence from the despised English to become a legendary figure of Scottish national pride.
Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice
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The phrase "systemic racism" has become very widespread in the U.S. in the past year or so, but what does it really mean?
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is It Part of Scandinavia?
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Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."