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Quick study: The Nobel PrizeFor more than 100 years, Nobel Prizes have rewarded humankind’s greatest successes in science and the arts. They have the power to transform scientists into celebrities, writers into legends of literature. Read More.. |
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History of polio A timeline of our attempts to eradicate the devastating polio virus. |
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The Point of it All - History of the PencilIt can write under water, in outer space and on almost any surface. It’s been used to... |
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History of the knife and forkThe origins of modern cutlery |
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Why did men’s watches move from pocket to wrist?Until the 20th century, ‘wristlet’ watches were worn by women – and were considered an... |
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 | The Einstein Factor 6The curiosity of the greatest thinker of our time. |  | 2010 FIFA World Cup™ History5 Since its birth in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has become one of the most exciting and watched events on the world sporting calender. We go back to Uruguay in 1930 and take a look at how it all kicked off... |  | The history of dining out5 For centuries most people ate at home. Now city streets are lined with cafés, restaurants and snack bars. So when did eating out become the social event that it is today? |  | 2010 FIFA World Cup™: Legends Of The Past4 With Soccer fever now in full-swing, we turn back the hands of time and take a look at two of the greatest FIFA World Cup players of all time: Diego Maradona and Pelé. |  | The history of the white wedding dress4 We are used to the idea of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did all the familiar features come from? Here we explore the history of the white wedding dress . . . | | The Point of it All - History of the Pencil4 It can write under water, in outer space and on almost any surface. It’s been used to solve complex equations, create striking works of art and has been sucked on by schoolkids in a million exams. |  | The history of the ring finger3 How wedding rings came to be worn on the fourth finger of the left hand |  | The history of driving3 How did the preference for driving on the left or right side of the road come about? |  | Scalvaging British Warships2 For over 250 years, one of the British Royal Navy’s mightiest warships lay hidden on the seabed of the English Channel. Then some men with sonar scanners sailed by. |  | Scalvaging British Warships2 For over 250 years, one of the British Royal Navy’s mightiest warships lay hidden on the seabed of the English Channel. Then some men with sonar scanners sailed by. |
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