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It's April Fools' Day. Here's a history of one of the world's most iconic pranks
How did a simple rubber bag become an enduring prank? Novelty historian and collector Mardi Timm explains the history of the whoopee cushion.
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It's April Fools' Day. Here's a history of one of the world's most iconic pranks
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NASA's X-15 is still the world's fastest manned aircraft
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Haunting virtual floods submerge cities around the world
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The future of fashion? Stunning textiles dyed with bacteria
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Artificial gills for humans could become a reality
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Olympic torch designers unveil their latest project