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Different types of hepatitis have different causes and treatments. Here's what you should know about hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c, and other forms of the disease.

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Darren Aronofsky’s debut feature is a manic flash through conspiratorial surrealism and number theory—and was inspired by ant hills.

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The phrase bomb cyclone has re-entered the news. It seems appropriate for a strong storm to have bomb in its name, but the word actually refers to a meteorological phenomenon and not the cyclone's explosive intensity.

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Pour yourself a glass of the black stuff (which actually isn't black at all) and read on for some facts about the legendary brewery, which has been carefully pouring pints of its famous stout since the mid-18th century.

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Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web on March 12, 1989. Here are some facts about the network in honor of its 30th anniversary.

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Sixty-four percent of women in civic, corporate, and political leadership roles in the U.S. are alumnae of the Girls Scouts of America—including these famous faces.

Michele Debczak