How Trees Secretly Talk to and Share With Each Other. They've neither brains nor nerves, yet they've developed an effective communication network.

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The John Gotti of the Russian Mafia. Vyacheslav Ivankov rose to the top of the organization in both Moscow and New York City.

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This Summer, Become an Expert Stargazer. Studying the night sky is relaxing and good for the soul.

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The Physics of How Lawn Mower Blades Cut Grass. The machines harness air flow to cut grass instead of just pushing it down.

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Here's How To Spot The Warning Signs Of Heatstroke. Keep an eye on those around you, too.

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How Vegetarian Food Fueled the British Suffragette Movement. Activists have always chosen to fight more than one battle at a time.

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What Did the Founding Fathers Eat and Drink as They Started a Revolution? They sure consumed a lot of wine.

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The Great Farini, Canada's Most Fascinating Man. William Hunt was an acrobat, daredevil, and circus impresario.