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The early colonists thought they were being pulled by God into a void left by plague.
There are dozens of instructional design models, but most learning designers rely on a select few. Here are four of the most common.
The controversy over the universe's expansion rate continues with a new, faster estimate.
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After 70 years, "The Power of Positive Thinking" remains incredibly popular, even though its critics find the book to be mostly fluff.
The Assam stone jars were described as early as 1929. Almost a century later, archaeologists still puzzle over their placement and purpose.
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A thought experiment from 1867 leads scientists to design a groundbreaking information engine.
We catalogue seven more board games to teach children science, problem-solving, and even foster their creativity.
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What is human dignity? Here's a primer, told through 200 years of great essays, lectures, and novels.
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A strange object found in the desert has prompted worldwide speculation.
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The unfamiliar landscape of America's medical past is marked by bizarre incidents, forgotten breakthroughs and selfless sacrifice.
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What do communist dictators Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong have in common with U.S. Presidents like John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan? Hint: It’s the same thing they have in […]
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