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Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin became the first human to conquer outer space. But before his flight, animals were sent into space. Some successfully completed their flights, while others never returned safely to Earth. The most famous animals to have traveled to space are discussed further in this article.

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A survey of tourists visiting Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup demonstrated the persistence of three popular stereotypes about Russian life: the military runs the country, vodka is the accompaniment to any meal, and bears roam freely in the streets. The last stereotype is the most ingrained, but its prevalence is easily explained by historians.Read more

Dolphins are everyone's favorite clever sea creatures. But it turns out they can be more than just cute and cuddly. Some of their habits suggest these creatures can be cunning and even cruel.Read more

Clumsy, with short legs, a powerful head, and tiny eyes. A short tail, hidden by long fur, obscures any trace of muscle mass or enormous claws reaching up to 12 centimeters. This is how we know the master of our forests—the bear. Legends are told about him, and he is a frequent hero in fairy tales. In folklore, he is ascribed such characteristics as clubfoot and clumsiness. Let's figure out what's true and what's fiction in stories about bears.Read more

Millions of years ago, Earth was inhabited by amazing animals. Researchers are discovering the remains of extinct inhabitants of our planet, recreating their appearance, and studying their features and habits. These ancient giants were feared even by dinosaurs. Titanoboa Read more