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Get irrational: 3.14 things to do on Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day, which celebrates the mathematical constant measuring the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter (beginning with 3.14). Pi Day is celebrated internationally, and in 2009 it was decreed an official holiday by the US House of Representatives. Here are 3.14 ways to celebrate.
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C. S. Lewis: 10 quotes on his birthday
Here are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of C.S. Lewis, author of the beloved children's series "The Chronicles of Narnia."
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How well do you know J.R.R. Tolkien? Take our quiz
There is more to J.R.R. Tolkien than just 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the great scholar and storyteller.
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John Locke: 10 quotes on his birthday
Read these 10 quotes by John Locke, the man sometimes called "the Father of Classical Liberalism."
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Queen Victoria: 6 stories from her diaries
A new website features the entire text of Queen Victoria's diaries. Here are six excerpts.
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Conservatives of a feather? Romney meets with British PM Cameron
US presidential candidate Mitt Romney is meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron today. They represent right-wing parties that were once close but have since drifted apart.
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Why did Neanderthals have such humongous right arms? (+video)
An analysis of Neanderthal bones indicates that they had disproportionately huge biceps and triceps on their right arms, and that spear thrusting does not seem to fully account for their lopsided muscles.
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Did archaeologists really find bones belonging to John the Baptist?
Relics found in an old Bulgarian church is believed to be those of John the Baptist, the biblical figure said to have baptized Jesus.
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Suu Kyi cheered by supporters in Britain
The Nobel laureate was greeted Tuesday by sustained applause and shouts during a speech at the London School of Economics.
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Editor's Blog College: more than a credential
Even as many people question the worth -- and cost -- of a bachelor's degree, college remains crucial to civilization. It is how knowledge is transferred from one generation to the next.
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Aung San Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize, 21 years later
The Myanmar activist said the prize helped her keep going in captivity.
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Queen Victoria: 6 stories from her diaries
A new website features the entire text of Queen Victoria's diaries. Here are six excerpts.
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Aung San Suu Kyi takes Myanmar parliamentary oath
The longtime activist, who had been under house arrest for many years, joined her new colleagues in the country's parliament on Wednesday.
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Chapter & Verse Vatican, Bodleian Libraries will publish millions of ancient texts online
Works that will be available for perusal will include Gutenberg's Bible, believed to be the first text ever printed.
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World rankings: top 10 universities around the globe
Britain's leading higher education publication, The Times Higher Education, today released its 2012 reputation rankings for universities worldwide. Here is a list of the top 10.
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Africa Rising: Ethiopia moves to diversify exports
In an effort to move beyond just coffee, Ethiopia now exports leather, vegetables, flowers, and yes, the occasional bottle of wine.
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As Scottish clamor for independence, English beginning to say 'me too'
Scottish demands for independence are making waves, but south of the border, the English are getting tired of the union as well.
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Greece lurches closer to collapse
Greece could finally default in March when massive bond payments are due.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Politicians
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Yeti crabs and ghost octopuses! Antarctic deep-sea vents a trove of new species.
Yeti crabs heaped in piles, predatory sea stars stalking the perimeter, and ghostlike octopuses are among the extraordinary species discovered clustered around hydrothermal vents below the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean
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Opinion: Lowe's is wrong. Russell Simmons is right. US needs TLC show 'All-American Muslim.'
Some Muslim Americans object to incomplete representation in the TLC reality show "All-American Muslim." But after retailer Lowe's pulled its ads, Muslim Americans need all the PR help they can get (even with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons on their side).
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Discovery of biggest black holes ever may shed light on galaxy formation
Black holes 10 billion times the sun's mass have been found. The discovery could help write the history of galaxy formation and evolution over the universe's 13.7 billion-year history.
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Lost da Vinci: Priceless da Vinci portrait sold for $21,000
Lost da Vinci: Art historian Martin Kemp, of the University of Oxford, believes the mystery painting, which appeared in 1998, is a portrait of the duke's daughter, created by da Vinci for her wedding book.
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Crowdsourcing science: how gamers are changing scientific discovery
Computer gamers who cracked a decades-long AIDS mystery in three weeks embody a rising trend among researchers: enlisting the skills of everyday people to help with scientific discovery.
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Stanford's Institute of Design: School for world changers
Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, create 'empathy driven' curricula, which push design that improves lives.
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UN recognition of 'Palestine' is: a) The Greatest! b) The Worst! or c) Meh!
Editorials and opinion pieces span the gamut of views on the Palestinian Authority's United Nations statehood bid.
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Clinton calls for more international action against Syria's Assad
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought to bolster America's largely symbolic sanctions. But while Syrian allies such as Russia have lobbied hard for reforms, few appear eager to apply sanctions.
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London riots subdued, wheels of justice begin to turn [VIDEO]
The first batches of more than 1,200 people arrested across England began appearing in court today. Among them were a postman, a charity worker, and a millionaire's teen daughter.
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Emma Watson to return to Brown University
Emma Watson, who left Brown University to pursue her career, announced she will be returning to the Ivy League next year.
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Oxford comma is alive, well, and still in use
Oxford comma: Twitter rumors of the punctuation mark's death have been greatly exaggerated.
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