New research shows that apes have a better memory than some humans. A research team studied a group of apes as the animals were shown photos of old friends — some of which they hadn’t seen in over 25 years — and the animals’ reactions to the photos. The study …
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Americans may know the story behind Thanksgiving, but there are more historical facts about how this day became a national holiday that you may not know. You may be excited about getting into the Christmas spirit, but Thanksgiving always comes first. The holiday is associated with a traditional turkey dinner, …
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The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to decorate the home. With Daylight Saving Time the first week in November and much of the country going darker earlier, some may feel it’s the perfect time to display pretty lights for family, friends and neighbors to enjoy. From …
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Artificial intelligence has been able to beat masters at games like chess, poker, and Go. AI has also been able to beat human competitors in various video games. While impressive, these achievements failed to demonstrate one important capability: physical skill. But some AIs might soon be able to compete with …
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A Pennsylvania man who was inadvertently mummified in the late 19th century now has his name back, 128 years after his death, when he was finally buried. “We are proud to announce that on this hallowed ground will lie the immortal soul of Stoneman Willie, otherwise known as Mr. James …
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Two men were fishing in a local canal when they happened to pull an unexploded grenade from the river. Friends behind the TikTok account @MagnetFishingEdinburgh found an interesting object while on a recent fishing occasion in early October. The pair, who have almost 500,000 TikTok followers, told SWNS, the British …
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Shhh! A new study revealed that keeping secrets may be a good thing for people —depending on what the secret holds. Professor Michael Slepian of Columbia University was the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Attitudes and Social Cognition via …
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Beloved by generations of fans all over the world, Charles M. Schulz, creator of the beloved “Peanuts” characters, was born on this day in history, Nov. 26, 1922. Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was nicknamed “Sparky” by an uncle within days after his birth, according to multiple sources. …
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights fizzy favorites, notable newspapers — and much more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it …
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Since no one claimed a Powerball win on Saturday, Oct. 11, the next Powerball drawing rolled over to Monday evening. The estimated jackpot for the Monday night drawing was $258 million — with a cash value (lump sum) of $120.8 million. And now, with no winners of that, per the …
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