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Da Vinci's Forgotten Design for the Longest Bridge in the World Proves What a Genius He Was
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Had da Vinci's bridge been built, the bridge would have been incredibly sturdy

From Brain Control to Multiverses, 'Rick and Morty' Gets Some Science Right
By Mindy Weisberger published
A new book tackles the science behind the fantastic technology and sci-fi concepts in the outrageous cartoon series "Rick and Morty."

What Was the Enlightenment?
By Owen Jarus published
Reference Article: A brief overview of the Enlightenment period of the 18th century.

Hidden Painting Under da Vinci Masterpiece Revealed with New Imaging
By Rafi Letzter published
Researchers have uncovered new details of a hidden image buried within Leonardo da Vinci's painting "The Virgin of the Rocks."

'Lost' Caravaggio Painting Worth $170 Million Bought Before Auction — But Is It Authentic?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Experts doubt this version of a bloody biblical beheading is genuine.

Did Van Gogh Shoot Himself? Auction of Pistol Reignites Debate.
By Tom Metcalfe published
Did Van Gogh commit suicide, or was he shot by someone else?

Godzilla Grew 30 Times Faster Than Any Organism on Earth. Here's Why.
By Laura Geggel published
If Godzilla were a real creature, his incredibly rapid growth spurt on the big screen would be off the charts, even setting evolutionary records, a new report finds.

Why does the letter 'S' look like an 'F' in old manuscripts?
By Megan Gannon published
Where did the long s come from and why has this character largely disappeared?
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