Welcome to the Year of the Dog

Happy Chinese New Year! Welcome to the Year of the Dog.
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The Evolution of Marvel’s Black Panther. Introduced in 1966, the character hits the big screen this weekend.
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The Very Real History of Death Stars. Germany, the Soviet Union, and the U.S. have all drawn up plans for weaponized satellites.
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The Karate Kid gets a modern makeover with Cobra Kai. Daniel and Johnny will revive their unresolved conflicts as older adults in the YouTube Red series.
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How the “Heart Balm Racket” Convinced America That Women Were Up to No Good. Sensational cases of gold diggers meant the end of breach of promise lawsuits.
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What Europe's Oldest Wine Tells Us About Ancient Sicilians. Samples hidden in a cave thousands of years ago hold clues to their everyday lives.
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15 of the World's Most Stunning Winter Destinations. You still have time to book a trip before the tourist season starts.