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We're the Aliens: What If Earth Isn't Actually Our Home Planet?

We're the Aliens: What If Earth Isn't Actually Our Home Planet?

A fun thought experiment about whether humans are from planet Earth, were created by a deity, or simply migrated here from somewhere else in the cosmos.

August 1st, 2026

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Milkdromeda? Not So Fast: Why the Milky Way-Andromeda Crash Might Never Happen

Milkdromeda? Not So Fast: Why the Milky Way-Andromeda Crash Might Never Happen

Andromeda is on a collision course with the Milky Way galaxy. The resulting 'Milkdromeda' will be an elliptical super galaxy; or will it?

July 16th, 2025

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The California Gold Rush: Striking It Rich in the Wild West

The California Gold Rush: Striking It Rich in the Wild West

Discover the excitement of the California Gold Rush, a time when dreams of striking it rich lured thousands to the Wild West.

September 12th, 2024

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Why do we celebrate Veterans Day in America?

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day in America?

Veterans Day, observed on Nov 11, honors all U.S. military veterans. Initially, Armistice Day, marking WWI's end, it now celebrates veterans from all wars.

January 9th, 2026

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Understanding Inflation in the United States: Benefits and Downsides

Understanding Inflation in the United States: Benefits and Downsides

Inflation is the rise in prices over time, reducing purchasing power. Learn about its causes, benefits, downsides, and how it impacts the U.S. economy.

January 9th, 2026

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16 Odd History Facts That You Probably Didn't Know

16 Odd History Facts That You Probably Didn't Know

Humans are odd. This has always been a fact but, for the last few millennia, it has been well documented. So let's dive into some of the odd history of mankind.

October 1st, 2025

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Cecilia Payne: The Astronomer Who Dared to Question the Stars

Cecilia Payne: The Astronomer Who Dared to Question the Stars

Meet Cecilia Payne, the astrophysicist who cracked the cosmic code, proving the universe is mostly hydrogen and helium, all while smashing glass ceilings!

September 26th, 2025

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Why the Metric System Never Took Hold In America

Why the Metric System Never Took Hold In America

Discover why the U.S., Liberia, and Myanmar resist adopting the metric system, and explore the history, reasons, and unique circumstances behind their choices.

October 2nd, 2024

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Why Pluto Lost Its Planetary Crown

Why Pluto Lost Its Planetary Crown

The classification of Pluto as a planet has been subject to debate among scientists since its discovery in 1930. In 2006, IAU turned heads with its decision.

January 22nd, 2026

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History is Stellar

The story of humanity is written in the stars and across time. From ancient civilizations to the vast reaches of space, every moment leaves its mark, shaping our understanding of the past and the universe beyond.
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