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art Explore the extraordinary legacy of Nazi-slugging comic book pioneer Jack Kirby Mark Frauenfelder

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video games Studio Ghibli-inspired Hotel Galactic brings cozy charm to management games Gail Sherman

music They Might Be Giants brings 'Doctor Worm' to life on Jimmy Kimmel after 27 years Jennifer Sandlin

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politics Record number of Americans seeking British citizenship Rob Beschizza

oceanography New footage reveals chilling moment Titan submersible imploded during Titanic dive Gail Sherman

arizona Javelinas return for revenge on Arizona golf course Jennifer Sandlin

russia After Russian attack, Chernobyl's "New Safe Confinement" no longer safe Jason Weisberger

sleep "Revenge bedtime procrastination" is your brain's way of screaming for help (video) Popkin

politics Public historians slam Trump's statue garden plan Jennifer Sandlin

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