How the Hunt for WWII Subs Revealed Undersea Volcanoes
Amid the search for enemy submarines, Navy researchers detected something much bigger.
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Bet You Didn't Know: Founding Fathers
Bet You Didn't Know: Founding Fathers
Bet You Didn't Know: Founding Fathers
Our Founding Fathers were responsible for a lot more than the Declaration of Independence. Learn about their legacy of innovation.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.-Rachel Carson
The time is always right to do what is right.-Martin Luther King Jr.
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Daredevils Through History
Daredevils Through History
7 Death-Defying Historic American Daredevils
We've always been a nation of risk-takers, from the Yankee Leaper of the 1820s to the 1960s stuntman behind The Great Escape.
Evel Knievel’s Last Jump: What Made Him Finally Quit?
Knievel’s last leap in the spotlight was a 'Jaws'-inspired gimmick that would help spawn the phrase 'jumping the shark.'
When a French Daredevil Walked a Tightrope Between the Twin Towers
On August 7, 1974, New York awoke to find aerialist Philippe Petit walking on a wire between the 110-story World Trade Center towers.
7 of History’s Most Fearless Female Daredevils
These thrill seekers achieved feats few others would attempt.
Don't try this at home! These daredevils are known for pushing limits in dangerous situations.
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Violet Jessup, a stewardess on the Titanic, became the only woman to survive its sinking and that of its sister ship, Britannic.
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Alan Hart pioneered X-rays for TB detection and was the first documented trans person in the U.S. to have a hysterectomy.
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Love it or hate it, the beer can is an iconic part of American culture. But there was a time when the beer can was almost made extinct.
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Who's Making History
Who's Making History
David Beckham
The British soccer legend received a knighthood from King Charles III for service to sport and charity.
Kiara Romero
The 19-year-old University of Oregon sophomore recorded the lowest final round score by an amateur in U.S. Women's Open history.
Carlos Alcaraz
The 22-year-old became the first player in tennis history to stave off three championship points before winning a Grand Slam.
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