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From an Elixir of Life to the Philosopher's Stone, mercury's long legacy is coming close to an end
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Tonight, night sky watchers in the Northern Hemisphere can see Jupiter pass less than a finger's width away from the waxing Moon
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All you need to know for the day: where to eat, rest and what to see
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A British artist, with experience in ornithology, explains how she created anatomical drawings of 200 different species of birds for a new book
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Locals have a new nickname for their state. North Dakota: "Kuwait on the Prairie"
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But a new study finds most of them still use deodorant
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Ten quirky moments from inaugural history, including presidential lassoing
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The ceviche carts and meat grills are colorful pieces of scenery, but eating a cherimoya or a sweet and starchy lucuma could be the truest taste of Peru
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Tfirst fragrance to incorporate synthetic ingredients and natural extracts, making it one of the most significant perfumes in the history of scent design
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Upending 150 years of theory, scientists observed that some barnacles can capture sperm from the water for reproduction
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HapiFork, a utensil that slows down your eating, is one of a new wave of gadgets designed to help you take control of your health
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This week, travel around the world in one museum, celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation and see the world through the Smithsonian staff's eyes
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Most of us assume that crustaceans can't feel pain—but new research suggests otherwise
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In 2012, many plants in the eastern U.S. flowered earlier than in any other year on record
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Black carbon's role in driving warming is much higher than previously thought
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Another inauguration, another opportunity to learn more about the men whose presence shocked the country
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For the past 27 years, it's been against the law for Brits to insult each other
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With the help of his friend Mark Twain, Grant finished his memoirs—and saved his wife from an impoverished widowhood—just days before he died
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One man won the election, but with free tours and insider information, you can still win the weekend. Plus hours, eating spots and where to rest your feet
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