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The researchers originally thought the fossils belonged to the well-known nothosaurs, but analysis revealed an entirely new species
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The redesigned banner—approved by on Tuesday by 68 percent of voters—features a magnolia bloom and the words "In God We Trust"
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Every November, hundreds if not thousands of the birds of prey gather in Haines, Alaska, to feast on salmon
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A network model demonstrates how George R.R. Martin's sprawling series remains comprehensible but surprising
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New research suggests ancient humans built the Mount Pleasant henge in as little as 35 to 125 years
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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was spearheaded by one of the most dominant fighter planes in the Pacific: the ultra-light, extremely maneuverable Mitsubishi A6M "Zero"
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The researchers originally thought the fossils belonged to the well-known nothosaurs, but analysis revealed an entirely new species
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The redesigned banner—approved by on Tuesday by 68 percent of voters—features a magnolia bloom and the words "In God We Trust"
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They’ll just be thankful when the year is over
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Every November, hundreds if not thousands of the birds of prey gather in Haines, Alaska, to feast on salmon
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A network model demonstrates how George R.R. Martin's sprawling series remains comprehensible but surprising
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New research suggests ancient humans built the Mount Pleasant henge in as little as 35 to 125 years
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The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was spearheaded by one of the most dominant fighter planes in the Pacific: the ultra-light, extremely maneuverable Mitsubishi A6M "Zero"
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