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Is there life beyond Earth? NASA researchers believe they’ve found another habitable planet. Dubbed “Planet TOI 700 e,” it’s similar in size to Earth and rests within a “Goldilocks Zone,” where it’s neither too hot nor too cold for water to exist. But anyone hoping to visit will have to prepare for a long journey—it’s 100 light years away.
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Vincent van Gogh created more than 900 paintings during his lifetime, but he only ever sold one: The Red Vineyard at Arles sold in 1890 for 400 francs (or about $17 at the time).
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Papua New Guinea may be a small country, but it has a lot to say. Its 8 million residents speak more than 840 languages.
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A WalletHub study has ranked Pittsburgh no. 7 in the country for building a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The city earned high marks for its excellent engineering schools, STEM job openings per capita, and quality of life.
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