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Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in 2019. (Meghan Markle, British royalty)

6 Things You Should Know About Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Hemp (Cannabis sativa).

9 Mind-Altering Plants

Common, or southern, cassowary (Casuarius casuarius).

8 Birds That Can’t Fly

Moonrise over Tucson, Arizona

Why Doesn’t Arizona Observe Daylight Saving Time?

Calendar showing the month of February

Why Are There Only 28 Days in February?

Ruminant. Deer. Red deer. Cervus elaphus. Buck. Stag. Antlers.

9 of the World’s Deadliest Mammals

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