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Olympic Sports

Who, what, where and when—all you need to know about this year's Olympic sports. more

The First Calculator

The first calculator was invented over 2,000 years ago in ancient Greece. Johnny Ball reveals how to solve complex sums using a pencil, ruler and set square. more

China Quiz

With the spotlight turning on Beijing this summer, how much do you really know about China, the world's most populace country? more

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Which monarch enjoyed the longest reign in European history?
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This Day in History

August 7, 1819
Spanish royal forces were defeated by a revolutionary army led by Simón Bolívar at the Battle of Boyacá.
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Word of the Week

What does transubstantiation mean?

2008 US Presidential Election

Feature Story:
Are VPs just interning for commander in chief?

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British TV History
Find out how much you know about the history of British television.
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