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"Giuliani's 9/11" Monday 9PM
Unique insights from the former NY mayor tell the story of that infamous day.
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Moochers of the Caribbean
Watch as the crafty (and sting-resistant) medusa fish swoops in to gobble up the leftovers of a cauliflower jellyfish's meal.
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Space Wallpaper
Get a firsthand look at the Earth from space as astronauts work at repairing and expanding the International Space Station.
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Coming This Fall
An all-new seven-part television event will take you on the arduous journeys millions of animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species. Join us for "Great Migrations."
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"Life in Blue" Wallpapers
The color blue typically represents calm, cold, mysticism, and sadness. Choose your preferred meaning and decorate your desktop accordingly.
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Discover the Treasure
See "Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures From the National Museum, Kabul" in Germany through October 12.
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From Our Blogs
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Big Sharks Caught Near D.C.
Not far from the U.S. capital, two eight-foot (2.4-meter) sharks have been caught in the past week.
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BPA, Testosterone Linked
BPA is in CDs, water bottles, even eyeglasses and now it's in your urine, too. And it may be messing with your hormones, according to new research.
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LHC Black Hole Suit Dropped
Court decision states "the alleged injury, destruction of the earth, is in no way attributable to the U.S. government's failure to draft an environmental impact statement."
