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The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 40 years ago, on Jan. 28, 1986. The disaster was watched live on CNN across the globe and in person by family and friends of the crew and schoolchildren. A ...

Whether you're retired or working with limited vacation, one of these 19 adventures is sure to suit your timeframe.

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Meteorite-dial timepieces aren’t just aesthetically pleasing—they also contain the secrets to the origins of life.