America’s Cup

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6 Animals That Eat Their Mates

Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)

All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained

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What State Is Washington, D.C. In?

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7 Puzzling Plane Disappearances

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Do We Really Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?

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Major Mass Extinctions

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Uninvited Guests: The 7 Worst Parasitic Worms

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Last Updated: May 22, 2025

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An America's Cup without an American boat? American Magic says it may not sail in Naples • May 22, 2025, 10:58 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Hundred Guinea Cup
Notable Honorees	Ted Turner • Russell Coutts • Charles Francis Adams III • Ben Lexcen

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