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The Factory Worker Who Ran 607 Marathons in 607 Days

Ricardo Abad Martínez holds the world record for running 607 marathons on 607 consecutive days, from 2010 to 2012. Incredibly, he accomplished this monumental feat while still working his full-time, 8-hour shift at a factory.

The Day It Rained a Foot in 42 Minutes: The Unbelievable Story of Holt, Missouri

On June 22, 1947, Holt, Missouri, experienced a world-record rainfall, receiving an astonishing 12 inches (304.8 mm) in just 42 minutes. This unprecedented deluge, equivalent to a quarter of the state's annual rainfall, caused catastrophic flash flooding and remains an extreme meteorological event.

The Crows Have Eyes: How a University Study Revealed Crows Remember and Judge Human Faces

University of Washington researchers found that crows not only remember the faces of humans who have wronged them but also teach their friends and offspring to hold the same grudge. This remarkable study reveals the complex social intelligence and long-term memory of these common urban birds.

Your Sunburn Isn't Your Skin 'Cooking' — It's Your Body's Emergency Rescue Mission

Ever thought a sunburn was your skin 'cooking'? Think again. That red, hot skin is actually your body's emergency response, rushing blood and immune cells to the area to repair UV damage. It's a rescue mission, not a cooking process.

Our Italians: How a Disastrous WWII Defeat Forged the US Army

The Battle of Kasserine Pass in 1943 was a disastrous first clash for US forces against the Germans. The defeat was so severe that the British mockingly called US troops "our Italians." The failure led to the replacement of the US commander with the legendary General George S. Patton.