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The First American in Space Wore a Pee-Soaked Spacesuit and 10 More

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The First American in Space Wore a Pee-Soaked Spacesuit

Fifty three years ago on May 5, 1961, NASA astronaut Alan Shepard blasted off in a Freedom 7 capsule atop a Mercury-Redstone rocket to become the first American in space. Though...

Obama Taps TV Meteorologists to Roll Out New Climate Report

In releasing a new climate report on Tuesday, the White House is enlisting a select group of TV meteorologists to be trusted messengers about its findings.

Interactive Map Shows How Much Prisons Cost in America

More than 2.3 million Americans are behind bars in local, state and federal prisons.

Why Nonprofits Are Replicating the Startup Model

Nonprofits are adopting the tech startup model and pulling inspiration from the for-profit world in order to advance their social good missions.

Halley's Comet Debris Will Be Visible in Meteor Shower Tonight

A meteor shower made up of debris from the famed Halley's Comet will peak overnight tonight, but if Mother Nature spoils your show, don't fret. You can always watch it live online.

Oregon State Fires Craig Robinson, Obama's Brother-in-Law

Oregon State fired its head basketball coach, who is President Obama's brother-in-law.

If Your Food Told the Brutal Truth

Designer and illustrator David Olenick is the artist behind a series of sassy food illustrations that get to the meat of how we really think and feel about food.

Civilian Diver Involved in Search for South Korean Ferry Victims Dies

A civilian diver involved in the search for missing people from the South Korean ferry disaster died Tuesday, local time, after becoming unconscious.

Papyrus Mentioning Jesus's Wife is Probably a Hoax After All

It turns out that a piece of supposedly ancient papyrus referring to Jesus' wife is likely a hoax.

Celebrities, Fashion Icons Dazzle at Met Costume Institute Gala

Glamorous, jaw-dropping and stunning are just some of the words to describe the fashion at the annual Metropolitan Costume Institute Gala.

Sony Supersizes Data Storage With 185-Terabyte Cassette Tape

Sony has something that could let you put the world's music collection in your pocket: a cassette tape that holds 185 terabytes of data.

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