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19 of the World's Oldest Photos Reveal a Rare Side of History

September 12, 2017 | Countdown

Live Science looks back at 20 historical photos, shot between the 1820s and 1860s, that may make you look at history, and the world, just a little bit differently.
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Hurricane Irma Photos: Images of a Monster Storm

September 10, 2017 | Countdown

Hurricane Irma strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane early on Sept. 5. Check out these photos of the monster storm.
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The 20 Costliest, Most Destructive Hurricanes to Hit the US

September 06, 2017 | Countdown

It's too soon to say how much damage Hurricane Harvey inflicted on Houston. But whatever the answer, Harvey will hardly be the first storm to break the bank: Since 1965, damages have cost upward of $1 billion each for no fewer than 27 hurricanes.
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In Photos: Hurricane Harvey Takes Aim at Texas

August 28, 2017 | Countdown

Hurricane Harvey will be the first hurricane to make landfall in Texas in nine years.
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North Korea Threatens Guam: Facts About the US Territory

August 10, 2017 | Countdown

North Korea recently threatened the tiny U.S. territory of Guam, but what is the history of this island, and what is its strategic importance?
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21 National Parks Where You Can Enjoy the 2017 Solar Eclipse

August 02, 2017 | Countdown

The Great American Total Solar Eclipse will race across the U.S. on Aug. 21, 2017, casting a shadow over 21 of the country's National Parks coast to coast.
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Biblical Battles: 12 Ancient Wars Lifted from the Bible

July 24, 2017 | Countdown

From the story of Jewish people fleeing Egypt in the Book of Exodus to the tale of Israelis taking of the city of Jericho, here's a look at conflicts detailed in the bible.
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13 Bizarre Things That Washed Up on Beaches

July 20, 2017 | Countdown

What's that on the beach? Unusual objects can stump even ocean experts.
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Cracking Codes: 5 Ancient Languages Yet to Be Deciphered

July 19, 2017 | Countdown

helped scholars decipher ancient Egyptian writing. Even so, there are still a number of ancient languages that await full decipherment.
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Christopher Columbus to Thailand's Kings: 11 Curious Stories About Eclipses

July 07, 2017 | Countdown

Solar and lunar eclipses have sometimes played quite a remarkable role in human history. From foretelling evil omens to inspiring early works of science fiction, here are 11 of the most curious stories about eclipses.
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