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Inside The Terrifying Mouth Of A Leatherback Sea Turtle

Inside The Terrifying Mouth Of A Leatherback Sea Turtle

Leatherback sea turtles eat by swallowing water along with their prey, then vomiting up the water while the spikes in their mouths prevent the prey from escaping.
The Groundbreaking Story Of The First Photograph In History And The Innovative Man Behind It

The Groundbreaking Story Of The First Photograph In History And The Innovative Man Behind It

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first photo ever, "View from the Window at Le Gras," from his estate in France in 1826 or 1827 using a technique he'd invented called heliography and a camera obscura.
Inside The Little-Known Dark Side Of Mother Teresa

Inside The Little-Known Dark Side Of Mother Teresa

In 2016, the famous nun Mother Teresa was declared a saint by Pope Francis — but many people say she doesn't deserve it.
Who Really Killed JFK? Soon-To-Be-Released Government Documents May Have All The Answers

Who Really Killed JFK? Soon-To-Be-Released Government Documents May Have All The Answers

Here's a look at what's expected to be when the JFK assassination records are released.
23 Immortal David Bowie Quotes That Could Have Come From No One Else

23 Immortal David Bowie Quotes That Could Have Come From No One Else

His words will live on forever.
How The World’s Biggest Peacekeeping Organization Killed 10,000 People

How The World’s Biggest Peacekeeping Organization Killed 10,000 People

After years of legal wrangling, justice may finally be served.
7 Modern Border Walls You May Not Know About

7 Modern Border Walls You May Not Know About

Donald Trump has invigorated the idea of the border wall. Historically, he isn't alone.
Bold New Treatments For Mental Illness, From A Very Old Source

Bold New Treatments For Mental Illness, From A Very Old Source

What one small city in Belgium can teach the world about mental illness.
The 5 Most Infamous American Spies

The 5 Most Infamous American Spies

Although the lives of the greatest American spies are always kept secret, it's the lives of the notorious double agents that capture the public's attention.
How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How a civilian engineer became a World War II spy -- twice -- and stopped the Duquesne spy ring that had infiltrated America's borders.
The History Of Beer And Why Civilization As We Know It May Have Started Because Of It

The History Of Beer And Why Civilization As We Know It May Have Started Because Of It

Civilization started because of agriculture -- that much is known. But what if agriculture started because of beer?