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A 134-year-old talking doll invented by Thomas Edison managed to spook social media users — who called it “horrifying” and “the stuff of nightmares.” Before Halloween, the National Park Service posted ...

Ever wondered why we have stop signs? 🚗 From the chaotic roadways of early 20th-century cities to the development of modern traffic signals, this video reveals the surprising origins of road rules ...

Now he was back. He'd come to witness the unveiling of a detailed, full-scale replica of The Black Maria, the world's first ...

Muhammad Ali won and lost the world heavyweight championship three times on his way to becoming, as he styled himself, “the ...

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