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When Giant Fungi Ruled the Earth

Imagine hiking through a misty prehistoric landscape, devoid of trees or shrubbery. Suddenly you spot a towering, branchless trunk stretching over 20 feet into the sky.

This book predicted Titanic’s doom 14 years before the tragedy

In 1898, American writer Morgan Robertson published a novella called Futility, which told the story of a massive British ocean liner called the Titan.

Smoking Weed at the White House

In September 1980, country music legend Willie Nelson found himself in one of the most coveted smoke spots imaginable - the White House roof. During a stay at the presidential residence, Nelson and a companion stealthily made their way to the rooftop overlooking DC for a discreet joint.

This Google Exec jumped from 130,000 feet

Our world teems with unsung heroes, extraordinary individuals whose accomplishments push the boundaries of what is possible. One such person is Robert Alan Eustace, a name you might not instantly recognize, but whose achievement is truly out of this world.

The Airplane Graveyard

In the Arizona desert near Tucson sprawls a one-of-a-kind retirement community - but it's not for retirees. It's for historic military aircraft that have flown their final missions. This aviation "elephant's graveyard" is called the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, or AMARG.
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Steve Wozniak, Apple’s co-founder, prank-called the Vatican

Before revolutionizing personal computing and becoming the storied co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak found his technological thrill seeking landing him in trouble. Long fascinated by electronics and pranks, the young Woz once attempted an ambitious gambit - phreaking a call with the Pope while posing as Henry Kissinger.

The young girl that named Pluto

In 1930's Oxford, breakfast conversations between grandparents and their grandchildren weren't usually front-page news. But for Venetia Burney, a bright-eyed student, one such conversation would etch her name in the annals of history. This young girl, residing amidst the cobblestone streets and towering spires of Oxford, was about to play a key role in the narrative of the universe.

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