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Five Magic Tricks That Resulted In Death

Five Magic Tricks That Resulted In Death

"The Bullet Catch" and 4 other tricks that didn't go as planned.
This Week In History, Apr. 23 – 29

This Week In History, Apr. 23 – 29

Declaration of Independence parchment found, Egyptian tomb reveals treasures, "hobbits" found to be human ancestors, Confederate monuments come down, first humans in North America identified.
Gay Population Will Be “Eliminated” By Ramadan, Chechen Leader Reportedly Says

Gay Population Will Be “Eliminated” By Ramadan, Chechen Leader Reportedly Says

British foreign minister claims that the Russian republic will step up its campaign of violence against homosexuals before the end of May.
Tiny Caterpillars May Be The Solution To Our Big Plastic Bag Problem, New Research Says

Tiny Caterpillars May Be The Solution To Our Big Plastic Bag Problem, New Research Says

The tiny waxworm may hold the key to contending with one of our biggest environmental problems.
New Orleans Begins Taking Down Confederate Monuments Amid Fiery Protests

New Orleans Begins Taking Down Confederate Monuments Amid Fiery Protests

Pro-removal groups argue that the monuments represent the city's racist past while opponents claim that we can't simply erase history.
Meet The Suffragettes Who Defended Women’s Rights With Jujutsu

Meet The Suffragettes Who Defended Women’s Rights With Jujutsu

Recognizing that the right to vote wouldn't come without a fight, these women looked to the martial arts as a guide.
Mr. Trash Wheel, The Solar-Powered Water Wheel, Has Removed Over 1 Million Pounds Of Trash From Baltimore Waterways

Mr. Trash Wheel, The Solar-Powered Water Wheel, Has Removed Over 1 Million Pounds Of Trash From Baltimore Waterways

All Mr. Trash Wheel needs to operate is sun and moving water.
This Week In History, Apr. 16 – 22

This Week In History, Apr. 16 – 22

Watch Nick Mead uncover the gold for the first time on video.
This Man Has Decided To Call A Rock His “Sovereign Nation” — And He Might Not Be Totally Crazy

This Man Has Decided To Call A Rock His “Sovereign Nation” — And He Might Not Be Totally Crazy

Where you see a jagged rock, Stuart Hill sees opportunity called the country of Forvik.
These Candid Shots Of 1960s Soviet Youth Might Surprise You

These Candid Shots Of 1960s Soviet Youth Might Surprise You

Contrary to American assumptions, there was plenty of 1960s fun to be had behind the Iron Curtain.
Newly Discovered “Super-Earth” Is Our Best Hope For Alien Life, Astronomers Announce

Newly Discovered “Super-Earth” Is Our Best Hope For Alien Life, Astronomers Announce

Super-Earth is so far away that locating it is much more difficult than just looking through a telescope.