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George R.R. Martin Excluded From Sci-Fi Convention for Failing to Fill out the Right Form
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10 Wild Facts About the 2000s
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The United States sees more tornadoes than anywhere else on the planet. Geography explains why.
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From dystopian sci-fi classics to recent Oscar contenders, the best movies now streaming on Max run the gamut.