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Definition: (noun) A crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things.
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Star Forts

When the maneuverable siege cannon came into use in the 15th century, military engineers had to rethink medieval-style fortifications, whose tall, broad walls were highly vulnerable to cannon fire. They developed the star fort, or trace italienne, a flat, tiered structure composed of low, thick walls embedded in ditches, whose complex shape allowed defensive cannons to cover interlocking fields of fire. What technologies eventually rendered the star fort's intricate geometry irrelevant? More... Discuss
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Stem Cells Could Help Burn Victims

French researchers say they have found a way to grow human skin from stem cells, a technique that could prove invaluable to serious burn victims who require extensive skin grafts. To test their procedure, researchers grafted onto five mice artificial nets populated with stem cells primed to develop into human skin. Twelve weeks later, the skin had a structure consistent with human skin. If upcoming human trials prove successful, this technique could replace current procedures, which utilize skin from cadavers and expose patients to the dangers of infection, disease transmission, and tissue rejection. More... Discuss
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First episode of Doctor Who Debuts on BBC (1963)

This long-running science fiction program about a mysterious time-traveling adventurer known only as "the Doctor" has become a significant part of British popular culture. Despite its regular use of low-budget special effects, it was widely recognized for creative storytelling and innovative music. After 26 seasons and a TV movie, Doctor Who recently reappeared as a new series. What machine does the Doctor use to travel through time and space? More... Discuss
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Billy the Kid (1859)

Billy the Kid, whose real name was Henry McCarty, was an infamous outlaw and murderer who roamed the American West from his teenage years until his death at the age of 21. The young fugitive successfully escaped from prison several times before being killed by his friend Pat Garrett, a local sheriff. Although rooted in history, the story of Billy the Kid has developed into a popular legend. Why is his gravesite enclosed by a steel cage? More... Discuss
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