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The Thinking Tree of Puglia: See Italy’s Ancient Olive Tree With a Face

The Thinking Tree of Puglia: See Italy’s Ancient Olive Tree With a Face

Puglia's ancient 'Thinking Tree' and olive groves, steeped in Roman history and vital to the region, face a severe threat from the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria.

September 17th, 2026

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Why Is 18 Considered the Age of Adulthood in America?

Why Is 18 Considered the Age of Adulthood in America?

For most of history, adulthood began at 21... not 18. Find out why that changed and why 21 is still the legal age for things like drinking.

August 22nd, 2025

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Terraforming Mars: How Humanity Could Transform the Red Planet

Terraforming Mars: How Humanity Could Transform the Red Planet

Can we terraform Mars? Explore the thrilling possibilities of turning the Red Planet into a second Earth with atmosphere, water, and even thriving ecosystems.

September 26th, 2025

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“Just a Theory”? Why Science Means Something Very Different

“Just a Theory”? Why Science Means Something Very Different

Is a theory just a guess? How do hypotheses, theories, and laws differ? Why is evolution and climate science more than a hunch? Let's discuss the difference.

October 2nd, 2026

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Treaty of Paris 1783: The Turning Point in American Independence

Treaty of Paris 1783: The Turning Point in American Independence

The Treaty of Paris in 1783 marked the end of the American Revolution, securing U.S. independence from Britain and shaping the future of a new nation.

January 9th, 2026

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Is Planet 9 Real? Uncovering the Mystery of the Solar System's Hidden Giant

Is Planet 9 Real? Uncovering the Mystery of the Solar System's Hidden Giant

Evidence for Planet 9 includes unusual Kuiper Belt orbits, Sedna's path, and solar tilt. It could be a massive planet or a primordial black hole.

September 25th, 2025

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How the Iron Road United America During the 1860s

How the Iron Road United America During the 1860s

The Transcontinental Railroad united America in the 1860s, linking East and West with iron rails, transforming travel, trade, and the nation's destiny forever.

September 16th, 2025

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The Great Sphinx of Giza: A Timeless Wonder and its Potential Age

The Great Sphinx of Giza: A Timeless Wonder and its Potential Age

The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt is a world-renowned limestone statue standing majestically near the Great Pyramids of Giza, but when exactly was it built?

October 17th, 2024

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Climate Change: The Debate That Won't Cool Down

Climate Change: The Debate That Won't Cool Down

Climate change is not a new issue. For over 100 years, scientists have warned us about its causes and provided solutions to mitigate its devastating impacts.

October 2nd, 2026

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