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What stops nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating?
By Joe Phelan published
There are a few strategies for keeping nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating, including where and how the nuclear components are stored.
Mary, Queen of Scots' cryptic prison letters finally deciphered
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
International codebreakers have cracked the code of Mary, Queen of Scots' cryptic letters.
Amazing Black scientists
By Live Science Staff last updated
Black scientists have contributed to society and made groundbreaking discoveries throughout history and continue to do so to this day. Here's a look at just a few of the amazing Black scientists from the past and present.
Who invented the toilet?
By Joanna Thompson published
Did Thomas Crapper actually create your commode?
Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets
By Denise Chow, Elizabeth Peterson published
From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets.
Flat Earth 'theory': Why do some people think the Earth is flat?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Flat-earthers believe one of the most curious conspiracy theories on the internet. Here's a look at what they believe and why.
Rise and fall of the Teutonic Knights in All About History 126
By Jonathan Gordon published
Inside All About History 126: Discover why the Teutonic Knights brought their holy war back to Europe and how they became a major medieval power.
10 of the most notorious pirates in history
By Patrick Pester, Heather Whipps published
The most notorious pirates wreaked havoc from China to the Caribbean. Here are 10 fearsome pirates from history.
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