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'The Fram in the Ice', 1895, (1897). Fram (Forward) was a ship used in northern and southern polar expeditions by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen. It was launched in 1892 and used until 1912. Currently it is preserved at the Fram Museum, Oslo. From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]. Artist Unknown. (Photo by Print Collector/Getty Images)
The Fram: A Victorian expedition to the North Pole that was as brilliant as it was bonkers British physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski explains how Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen's expedition to the North Pole was 'one of the most bonkers and brilliant experiments ever devised'.
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Are ghosts real? One difficulty in scientifically evaluating is ghost are real is the surprisingly wide variety of phenomena attributed to ghosts.
Here, a real image of Buzz Aldrin saluting the U.S. flag on the surface of the moon.
20 of the best conspiracy theories From a faked moon landing to wild ideas about JFK's assassination, conspiracy theories and believers abound.

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By Jonathan Gordon published

Inside All About History 125: Learn how Xerxes I overcame rebels and plots to claim his throne and dominate West Asia.

Human Behavior
Divers explored the wreck of the US F4U–4 Corsair fighter-bomber on Iriomote Jima in March 2019.

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A look at some of the most notable underwater wrecks from WWI and WWII.

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By Laura Geggel published

From when our ancient relatives began walking on two feet to the first known medical amputation on Homo sapiens, here's what we learned in 2022 about our human ancestors.

Human Behavior
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The most famous Bigfoot sightings

By Patrick Pester published

Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is one of North America's most enduring legends, with thousands of people claiming to have seen the giant ape-like creature. Here are the most famous Bigfoot sightings.

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What does love do to your brain?

By Michele Meyer published

Love stimulates the release of hormones such as oxytocin in certain brain regions.

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Public Christmas trees, like Rockefeller Center’s famous tree, didn’t start appearing in the U.S. until the 20th century.

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By Troy Bickham published

Evergreens have long served as symbols of the perseverance of life during the bleakness of winter, and the promise of the sun’s return.

Human Behavior
Oil painting by Ulpiano Checa showing the Huns entering Rome, led by Attila. They all are riding horses and carrying spears.

Attila the Hun raided Rome due to starvation, not bloodlust, study suggests

By Ben Turner published

The infamous barbarian's most devastating incursions took place in years with extremely dry summers.

Human Behavior
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What is Occam's razor?

By Joshua A. Krisch published

Is the simplest explanation always the best one, as Occam's razor states?

Human Behavior
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By Tom Metcalfe published

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Religion
A Christmas card of children bringing a yule log home.

What is a Christmas Yule log?

By Tom Metcalfe published

A Yule log is a Christmas tradition in which a log of wood is progressively burned in a fireplace over several nights.

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