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Good morning — it’s Sunday, October 12. Today, we're exploring the fall of Babylon, Columbus in the "New World," the origins of Oktoberfest, the six billionth living human, and much more.
Oh, and don't miss our legendary Strange Times story about Laika, which will dazzle you.
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