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Quick study: The Nobel PrizeFor more than 100 years, Nobel Prizes have rewarded humankind’s greatest successes in science and the arts. They have the power to transform scientists into celebrities, writers into legends of literature. Read More.. |
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History of polio A timeline of our attempts to eradicate the devastating polio virus. |
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Why did men’s watches move from pocket to wrist?Until the 20th century, ‘wristlet’ watches were worn by women – and were considered an... |
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Who invented sign language for the deaf?The deaf did. In fact, sign language is barely related to the spoken language at all: it is a... |
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Where did the days of the week get their names from?Where the days of the week – and months of the year – got their names from. |
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 | FIFA World Cup™ History  1180 years after launch, the FIFA World Cup has successfully established itself as one of the most exciting and watched events on the world sporting calender. We head back to Uruguay in 1930, and take a look at how it all started... |  | India's clash of faiths - why the Indian subcontinent is divided between Hindus and Muslims2 The history of Hinduism and Islam in the Indian subcontinent. |  | History of Street Lighting1 Transforming night into day keeps our streets safe. This technology has an illuminating history. |  | History of Rubber1 Three hundred years ago, few people outside Latin America had heard of rubber. Today, the whole world depends on this springy wonder. |  | Bathing through the ages1 No modern home is without one but a private room to wash was once the preserve of emperors and kings |  | The history of marriage1 We are used to the idea of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did all the familiar features come from? | | Where did the days of the week get their names from?1 Where the days of the week – and months of the year – got their names from. | | Quick study: The Nobel Prize1 For more than 100 years, Nobel Prizes have rewarded humankind’s greatest successes in science and the arts. They have the power to transform scientists into celebrities, writers into legends of literature. |  | The history of the white wedding dressWe are used to the idea of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did all the familiar features come from? Here we explore the history of the white wedding dress . . . |  | The history of wedding ringsWe are used to the idea of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did all the familiar features come from? We explore the history of the wedding ring . . . |
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