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Herman Melville: 10 quotes on his birthday
Herman Melville, author of the acclaimed masterpiece, "Moby-Dick" lived a life that included both much adventure and much disappointment. Here are 10 memorable quotes from the great author.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/04
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/07
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In Pictures: Nuclear Weapons
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In Pictures: Retracing Darwin's footsteps
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Plan for Mormon temple rattles Catholics in a French suburb
In the Parisian suburb of Le Chesnay, plans to build the first Mormon temple in mainland France has revealed insecurities about the minority status of Catholics in France.
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Did Mars have ancient oceans? Maybe not, new study says. (+video)
Clay deposits on Mars have been seen as evidence that the planet once had a warm, wet climate. But a new study suggests the clay could have volcanic origins.
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New Mars theory paints a drier picture of the Red Planet (+video)
Since water is thought to be essential for all life, the Martian clay findings complicate the question of whether early Mars was likely to have been hospitable to life.
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Herman Melville: 10 quotes on his birthday
Herman Melville, author of the acclaimed masterpiece, "Moby-Dick" lived a life that included both much adventure and much disappointment. Here are 10 memorable quotes from the great author.
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Faith tourist: From Easter at the Vatican to a South Pacific church
My fascination with religious observances is ecumenical. I have recited my 'Allahu Akbars,' been blessed at Easter by the pope in St. Peter's Square, and recently attended a service in the South Pacific. Everywhere, I find a universal need for contemplation and self-surrender.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/04
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/07
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In Pictures: Nuclear Weapons
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Chile rocked by 8.8 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warnings issued
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck south-central Chile early Saturday morning, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.
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In Pictures: Retracing Darwin's footsteps
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