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Bees, like many animals, are polyandrous—meaning females partner with multiple mates. And they might need their own PSAs about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases.

Shaunacy Ferro


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More than 200 years after her death, English novelist Jane Austen continues to be celebrated for her sharp, biting prose on love's various entanglements.

Jake Rossen








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Standing around 325 feet tall from peak to base, Chimney Rock looms like a lighthouse on the Great Plains—and had a starring role in a popular video game.

Mark Mancini






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On August 1, 1942, Jerry Garcia was born in San Francisco, California—and would soon go on to change the history of music as we know it.

Jennifer M Wood
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In Medieval times, being left-handed was associated with demonic possession. While southpaw tendencies don't mark you as the devil's puppet today, life for those in that 10 percent of the population can still be a struggle.

Jake Rossen






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Though it was released on August 6, 1999, Brad Bird's feature directorial debut would have to wait until the next millennium to achieve its cult status as a modern animated classic.

Michele Debczak


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Anyone who has ever read Jane Austen’s 'Pride and Prejudice' has surely conjured up their own idea of what Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy would look like in real life. But a couple of academics and one illustrator are here to dash your dreams.

Jennifer M Wood