How Henrietta Lacks Became the Mother of Modern Medicine
Though she died of cancer in 1951, Henrietta Lacks's immortal cells became the foundation for countless medical advancements.
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10 of the 20th Century’s Strangest Anti-Aging Cures
From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.
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Harris and DeSantis ramp up their quickly growing feud
Vice President Kamala Harris dismissed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' challenge to debate his state's new Black history curriculum as "politically motivated," marking the latest escalation in a quickly growing feud between the former prosecutor and GOP presidential hopeful.
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The Origins of 15 Classic Carnival Rides
From the Ferris wheel to the Tilt-a-Whirl, carnival rides have some fascinating origin stories. Discover more about the history of these popular attractions here.
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Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case
An unknown settlement is reached after Henrietta Lacks' cells were used for medical advances.
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10 Brilliant Facts About Braille
Invented by Louis Braille in 1824, the tactile braille system has helped blind people read and write for nearly 200 years.
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Why Does ‘Of Course’ Mean ‘Yes’?
‘Of course’ is one of the most versatile ‘yes’ synonyms we have. But what does it actually mean?
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Tyler Childers releases bittersweet music video featuring gay love story, starring Colton Haynes
Tyler Childers dropped the music video for his new single "In Your Love" Thursday, and it features a romantic and ultimately heartbreaking love story between two men: "Arrow" star Colton Haynes and "You's" James Scully.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana's ban on 'drag story hours' in libraries
A federal judge on Friday paused a Montana law that bans drag performers from hosting children's story hours at public libraries and bars "sexually oriented shows" on public property that can be seen by minors.
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12 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in August
A number of noteworthy historical figures were born in the month of August. We couldn’t possibly name them all, so here are just a handful of lives we’ll be celebrating.
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MTG Wilds of Eldraine Story Explained
First details emerged today about the story of the latest Magic set, Wilds of Eldraine, releasing this Fall.
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Adidas clearing out more Yeezy shoes in second wave
Adidas is releasing a second wave of Yeezy shoes into the market as it moves to clear out the inventory of its defunct collaboration with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
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