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Why NASA Plans to Crash the International Space Station
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The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble
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The Curious Creature Crew of Sputnik 9
Sputnik 9 orbited the Earth with one of the most incredible (and furry) crews ever assembled!
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Point Nemo: The Spacecraft Cemetery
It's estimated that anywhere between 250 and 300 spacecraft call this point their final resting place.
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The Camel-Riding Robot Jockeys Of The U.A.E.
Camels are surprisingly swift, reaching running speeds of around 40 mph.
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Cryonics: What It's Like to Be Frozen for Future Revival
The first man was cryogenically preserved in 1967.
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The Curious History and Remarkable Reinvention of the Pyrophone
Music fans in the mid-to-late 19th century had a blast playing the pyrophone—literally!
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Are Venus Flytraps Indiscriminate Killers?
These carnivorous plants are pickier eaters than you might imagine.
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Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?
Theories abound about the island’s origins, from UFO activity to religious miracles and more.
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