During the siege of Syracuse in 214 BCE, the city-state's resident genius, Archimedes, built a number of clever war machines to thwart the invading Roman fleet. One invention, the death ray, has been considered the stuff of legend. But could it have been real?

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During the siege of Syracuse in 214 BCE, the city-state's resident genius, Archimedes, built a number of clever war machines to thwart the invading Roman fleet. One invention, the death ray, has been considered the stuff of legend. But could it have been

Did Archimedes build a death ray?

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If you think Spring Break started with northern college kids heading to Florida to party, you'd be correct. But there's slightly more to it than that. 

If you think Spring Break started with northern college kids heading to Florida to party, you'd be correct. But there's slightly more to it than that.&nbsp;

Short Stuff: History of Spring Break

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Jump in today to hear all about the disaster that was the movie ROAR.

Jump in today to hear all about the disaster that was the movie ROAR.

Roar: The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made?

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If you live in the Northeastern U.S. then you may know someone who has had Lyme disease. But it's spreading all over the country and parts of the world. Learn all about this tick-borne disease in this classic episode.

If you live in the Northeastern U.S. then you may know someone who has had Lyme disease. But it's spreading all over the country and parts of the world. Learn all about this tick-borne disease in this classic episode.

Selects: The Skinny on Lyme Disease

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Did Archimedes build a death ray?

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