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6 Surprising Facts About St. Valentine
Who was St. Valentine, and why do we celebrate him on February 14? In honor of Valentine’s Day, get the facts about this enigmatic character.
Beyond Punxsutawney: Meet the Other Groundhogs
This Groundhog Day, peek inside the lifestyles of some lesser-known groundhog prognosticators across the United States and Canada.
Joe Kittinger’s Death-Defying Leap From the Edge of Space
Over 50 years ago, Joe Kittinger rode a balloon 102,800 feet up to the edge of space. Then he jumped out.
From Sputnik to Spacewalking: 7 Soviet Space Firsts
On the 55th anniversary of Sputnik’s launch, explore seven of the Soviet Union’s firsts in the history of space exploration.
6 Fascinating Facts About Space Probe Voyager 1
On the 35th anniversary of the launch of space probe Voyager 1, explore six cool facts about the farthest manmade object from Earth.
Mars and Martian Mania: A Brief History
As NASA’s rover Curiosity continues the quest to find life on Mars, explore five key events that piqued the public interest in the Red Planet.
5 Strange Olympic Sports You Won’t See at the 2012 London Games
As the 2012 Summer Olympic Games get underway in London, explore five bizarre Olympic sports that haven’t been seen since the early 20th century.
The Day Skylab Crashed to Earth: Facts About the First U.S. Space Station’s Re-Entry
On the anniversary of Skylab’s plunge to Earth on July 11, 1979, discover how the world celebrated, feared and commercialized the spectacular event.
Independence Day at the White House: 5 Fourth of July Tales
On the eve of Independence Day, get into the holiday spirit with five entertaining tales about Fourth of July celebrations at the White House.
What Happened to Amelia?: 9 Tantalizing Theories About the Earhart Disappearance
On the 75th anniversary of her disappearance, explore theories about Amelia Earhart’s final days—some more plausible than others.
Amelia Earhart’s Navigator: The Life and Loss of Fred Noonan
Forever remembered as “Amelia Earhart’s navigator,” Fred Noonan disappeared with the famous aviator 75 years ago on July 2, 1937.
Emancipation Proclamation Copy Signed by Lincoln for Sale
Bidders can take home a rare piece of history on Tuesday when a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln goes up for auction.
Jesse James Wanted Poster Goes Up for Auction
A rare Frank and Jesse James reward poster could fetch $25,000 when it goes under the gavel on Saturday, making it a most-wanted wanted poster.
