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Explore the captivating journey of ancient Greek astronomy in which mythological tales and mathematical precision mix together.

Born Francois-Marie Arouet in 1694, this celebrated playwright, poet, essayist, and philosopher reinvented himself as simply ...

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Dear White People star DeRon Horton says he was shot days before Christmas and is lucky not to have been killed or paralysed. The 32-year-old star shared photos of him being treated for his ...