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One of humanity's most time-honored condiments - Dan Kwartler
Trace the history of ketchup, from the condiment’s origins in 3rd century China to becoming a staple of American cuisine.
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In the mid-18th century, E…
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The Nazis recruited to succeed in the Cold War - Brian Crim
Dig into Operation Paperclip, a secret intelligence program which brought scientists from Nazi Germany to the US after WWII.
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In May of 1945 the Thir…
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The secrets of the world’s most famous symphony - Hanako Sawada
Discover what makes Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony Number Five a musical masterpiece, and uncover the story behind its inception.
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Eight ferocious …
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The tale of the doctor who defied Death - Iseult Gillespie
Dive into the German tale of Godfather Death and his godson, the doctor who tries to master mortality.
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A husband and wife were in despair. The woman…
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How can we solve the antibiotic resistance crisis? - Gerry Wright
Take a closer look at the challenges of antibiotic resistance and what we can do to prevent losing this vital medicine.
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Antibiotics: behind the sce…
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The buried cities of the Byzantine Empire - Veronica Kalas
Uncover the history of the ancient underground cities beneath Cappadocia, which were built during the Byzantine Empire.
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The breathtaking geological …
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Poison vs. venom: What's the difference? - Rose Eveleth
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Would you rather be bitten by a venomous rattlesnake or…
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How Mendel's pea plants taught us about genetics - Hortensia Jiménez Díaz
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Each father and mother pass d…
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How to curb political corruption - Stephanie Honchell Smith
Explore common types of corruption and find out what we can do to combat it and promote transparency in our institutions.
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Corruption is often define…
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Why is English so complicated? - Arika Okrent
Explore the evolution of English spelling conventions throughout history, and find out why it's such an inconsistent language.
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Spelling reformers ha…
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