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A History of Cheerleading: Photos
Today's cheerleaders perform more acrobatics than their forebears, but their pep evokes more than a century of history.
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The Earliest Copy Of Mona Lisa Found
Art historians thought it was just one of dozens of replicas.
Mona Lisa's Childhood Home Found [VIDEO]
The woman behind one of the world's most famous paintings was born in a humble house.
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A History of Cheerleading: Photos
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Today's cheerleaders use more hairspray and perform more acrobatics than their forebears, but their pep evokes more than a century of history. Read more
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Football Shaped by Military
Posted by Emily Sohn 17 HOURS AGO | 0
The military played a major role in turning football from an elite college sport into an American pastime. Read more
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The Earliest Copy Of Mona Lisa Found
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Feb 2, 2012 04:59 PM ET | 0
Art historians thought it was just one of dozens of replicas produced in the centuries after Leonardo's death. Read more
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When Sports Fans Turn Violent: A History
Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Thu Feb 2, 2012 04:29 PM ET | 0
Political tensions in Egypt may have helped create the atmosphere for the latest deadly incident but it's not entirely uncommon. Read more
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Political Parties That Broke the Mold
Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Mon Jan 30, 2012 08:35 AM ET | 0
Have you ever cast a vote for the Rhinoceros Party or the Guns and Dope Party? We're guessing not... Read more
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Even In Death, Egyptian Birds Were Fed
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 27, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0
The discovery gives clues to how ancient Egyptians viewed the importance of animals and their role in the afterlife. Read more
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Mysterious 'Winged' Structure from Ancient Rome Found
Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:31 PM ET | 0
The structure was found in England and may have been used as a temple. Read more
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Blues Legend Etta James Dies: Big Pic
Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 01:01 PM ET | 0
The influential and pioneering rhythm-and-blues singer died after a lengthy battle with leukemia. She was 73. Read more
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Five Maritime Disasters That Shocked the World: Photos
Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0
As investigators try to figure out what went wrong with the Concordia, we look back at maritime disasters so horrific they prompted new rules. Read more
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Sumerian Beer a Non-alcoholic Brew?
Posted by Tim Wall Thu Jan 19, 2012 03:46 AM ET | 0
Old cuneiform tablets don't hint to brewing methods for Sumerians, only ingredients that could be used for both bread and beer. Read more
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Betty White, an Animal's Best Friend: Big Pic
Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 03:46 PM ET | 0
The legendary comic is best known for her television appearances but she says she does it all for the animals. Read more
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Celebrating the Greatest: Muhammad Ali at 70
Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:44 PM ET | 0
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali turned 70 on Tuesday. Read more
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Scorned Cruise Ship Captain Not Alone in History
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:58 AM ET | 0
The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia allegedly abandoned ship -- like many captains before him. Read more
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Oldest-Known Astrologer's Board Discovered
Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:15 AM ET | 0
The 2,000 year-old ivory fragments feature engravings of signs of the zodiac. Read more
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3,000-Year Old Egyptian 'Lady Gaga' Tomb Found
Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 03:10 PM ET | 0
The tomb of a singer for the supreme deity Amon Ra during the Twenty-Second Dynasty has been discovered in Egypt's Valley of Kings. Read more
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