Big Bang, Black Holes & The Gateway to Hell

Big Bang, Black Holes & The Gateway to Hell

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The Spymaster and the Exiled Queen: Was Mary Queen of Scots Framed?

By the time she was 25, Mary, Queen of Scots had lost her thrones in two countries, France and Scotland. And officially, she was executed for conspiring to take a third throne: England’s. But was Mary naive enough to get caught committing treason? Or was she a shrewd politician w ...  Show more

Mexico's Elvis: Long Live Pedro Infante!

Superstar Musician Pedro Infante’s death sent shockwaves throughout Mexico. However, many fans believe he faked his death to escape the government or drug cartels. These were just rumors of course… until a new singer hit Mexico’s music scene: Antonio Pedro. He resembled and sound ...  Show more

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