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Ministry of Defence Faces Nuclear Bomb Claim
Nearly 1000 military veterans are seeking compensation from the MoD after being exposed to dangerous amounts of radiation in the 1950's during nuclear testing.
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The Egg-Boiling Experiment
The egg-boiling experiment led to far more than boiled eggs.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman
Truman was a complex man and the man that will be judged by time for using Nuclear weapons "The Manhattan Project" for the first time.
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Awesome Mountain Bikes Take to the Road
A well selected group of quality mountain bike shops.
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Report: Iran Restarts Work on Nuclear Weapons
Recent evidence reveals that Iran has taken steps that could indicate the renewal of its nuclear weapons program.
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Vern Thiessen
Vern Thiessen is a fascinating playwright, especially if you are a history buff.
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Should We Be Allowed To Discriminate?
The free market would dictate that the state should not be involved and the landlords should be allowed to discriminate on the basis of religious principles, or any other basis they find pertinent to their beliefs.
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The History Of Chemistry
In this article you will learn about the history of Chemistry, begining with the Alchemist, trying to make lead into gold, to modern chemistry.
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History, Part 2: "Watch The Skies!"
The first of two articles tracing the next stage of the development of the genre -- Part Two of our series on SF/Fantasy cinema history.
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Early Days in the Cold War.
Thoughts, feelings and impressions of the Cold War from a British perspective.
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Special Days in History - July 14th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
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Terrorism in the 21st Century
Terrorism is used as an example of how we can approach problems at their source, and discover one quality responsible for all problems we experience: self-centeredness.
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The Rosenberg's.
The Atomic spies.
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A Brief History of Science Fiction Part 2
The Golden Age of Science Fiction dawned just before the onset of World War II. It began to mature when the troops came home.
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A Palm for Mrs. Polifax
A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax combines the beautiful lure of picturesque Switzerland with the suspense and danger of Mrs. Pollifax's latest adventure.
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Asia Remembers 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami
Today marks four years since the second worst earthquake ever measured sent walls of water crashing into South Asia and its surrounding regions.
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Atlantis - Indy's fate
Indiana Jones adventures continue in comic book form.
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Braunstone At War
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
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Niels Bohr, Physicist
Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
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Salvador Dali
Article on Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali.
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The Atomic Bomb and its Beginnings
Tracing the process that transpired in the invention of the Atomic Bomb, the "Project Manhattan."
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The Best Medical Insurance: Knowledge
Gone are the times when we should just blindly accept anything the doctor tells us about a possible diagnosis or prescribed medication or treatment. Armed with KNOWLDEGE, we can and should take part in our own health decisions and treatment. Knowledge is power ... and we have the right to use it! I invite your personal stories about traditional and alternative treatments, whether they helped or not. Let's share and make others aware!
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The Truman Presidency
A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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The Yiddish Policemen's Union
Winner of the O. Henry Prize for short fiction and the Pullitzer, Chabon is the most respected author to embrace genre, and won the 2008 Hugo and Nebula for Best Novel.
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Winter Festivals in Japan, 2008
The Winter Festivities in Japan are a mixture of tradition and fun, with ample use of snow and ice, coloured lights, and fun runs with near-naked men.
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D-Day 6th June 1944 - Part 1
With the arrival of D-Day, Hitler simply had too many fronts to defend, but continued with his programme of murder as if there were no tomorrow.

Desmond Hume May Be Widmore's Father
Between the four-toed statue, the smoke monster and the ever mysterious Jacob, ABC's Lost has a lot of loose ends to tie up in the sixth season.
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Early Days in the Cold War
Thoughts, feelings and impressions of the Cold War from a British perspective.
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How Global Warming Affects the Ocean
Global warming means more than just rising temperatures. It affects ice caps, coastal communities, and marine creatures.
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Hugo Nominations 2006
Here's the list of 2006 Hugo and Campbell Award nominations.
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Kwame Nkrumah and the Search for African Unity
Kwame Nkrumah was the torch bearer of African unity after Ghana's independence in 1957. He pushed this concept to a very high level where it remains till this day.
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The Boy My Father Was
Out of the ashes of war, I find a way to forgive my father and celebrate Father's Day without his presence.
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Vonnegut Redux: Slaughterhouse Five
A book review of Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five
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An Old Codger Remembers the War
The old veterans can teach us much. Most of them, anyway. Just listen and ask the right questions...except in this case. He will teach you nothing.
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Colorado's Mysterious Valley, Part I
There's a place in Colorado so strange it has been called the Mysterious Valley, an area rich in myth and fable; a hot bed of UFO activity; and cattle mutilation capitol of the Americas. What makes this high mountain valley such a busy place for UFO and paranormal activity. What do the local residents know that we don't? Explore Part I of Colorado's Mysterious Valley for insights.
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Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)
Winston Churchill wrote to Harry Truman, "I must confess, sir. . . I loathed your taking the place of Franklin Roosevelt. I misjudged you badly. Since that time, you, more than any other man, have saved Western Civilization." The fact that many--even those who disagreed with Truman's politics--came to have similar admiration of Truman may be a result of his straighlaced childhood.
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Hollywood and the Nuclear Age
Guest columnist John Lovett has spawned (pardon the nuclear mutant joke) an insightful article on Hollywood and the Bomb. You might be a dove, you might be a hawk, but in the world of filmaking, the bottom line ideology is the potential draw.
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How to Cheat… er, um, Edit in Photoshop - Adobe Photoshop Editing of Digital Photos
An interview with photomontage illustrator, graphic artist, and author, Steve Caplin.
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The Day the Bomb Fell on Nagasaki
A diary kept reverently for fifty years by a surgeon's family opens a window on the reality of what happens when a city is condemned to death.
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US Air Combat Losses to the USSR
Between 1950 and 1970 there were a score of US military aircraft shot down by the military of the Soviet Union in undeclared war.
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Indiana Jones and the Treasures of Middle-earth
A light-hearted romp through possible scenarios that Indiana Jones might face while looking for a Middle-earth artifact.
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Everything I Think I See -- Part 2: From Fiction's Watchtower
In part 2 of 3 we take a look at how the writers of <i>Star Trek</i> have incorporated real-life science into the series. Featured are the DS9 episode "If Wishes Were Horses" and the TNG episode "All Good Things..." plus an examination of transporters and torpedoes.
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