One of the world’s rarest trees has potentially been saved from extinction and returned to its rohe.

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Condoleezza Rice described Moammar Gadhafi's crush on her as "weird and a bit creepy," saying she was relieved that a video he made of her was not raunchy.

A 1966 report found that seriously wounded Americans had better chances of survival in combat zones than the average city street

Thanks to Mollii, Kevin makes quick visit at his old working place; for the first time in years, and puts a smile on Inventor Fredrik Lundqvist face.
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The Second Congo War, also known as the Great War of Africa or the Great African War and sometimes referred to as the African World War, began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in August 1998, little more than a year after the First Congo War, and involved…

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Darrell Blocker was the lead singer of the Kampala Jazz All-Stars.

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Are Spider Plants Poisonous To Cats? Learn which parts of the spider plant are poisonous or toxic, the symptoms caused, and how to protect your cat. [GUIDE]

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Driven by a desire to eliminate pain, some people have shockingly advocated taking the rest of nature with us.

1962 film directed by David Lean

Rudyard Kipling playfully wrote that zebras stripes were due to "the slippery-slidy shadows of the trees" falling on its body but are scientists getting closer to the truth?

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Learn about Parthenon Nashville History with our complete guide featuring historical facts, interactive map, pictures, and things to do nearby.

It’s not unusual these days for family pets to attain Internet fame — but this week, Tara the “hero cat” is reigning as queen over them all.A one-minute surveillance video captured the normally mellow family cat saving her human family member, a 4-year-old…

Eight US airmen were tortured, killed and eaten when their planes were shot down over Chichijima Island in ...