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The founder of the Mormon Church rocked 19th-century America with his spiritual visions, his belief in polygamy—and even a presidential run. Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder and leader of the Church of ...

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The Sahara may look empty, but its harsh climate, vanishing water, shifting sands, and turbulent history explain why life there is so rare and why this vast desert remains one of the most unique ...

Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international animal awareness days, weeks, and months.