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10 Scientific Expeditions That Were Doomed From the Start

10 Scientific Expeditions That Were Doomed From the Start

The road to scientific advancement is never easy. Behind every great discovery or new piece of knowledge lies many hours of toil, labor, and in some cases, danger – not least when the pursuit of scientific knowledge requires journeying into the wild, into the skies or across the sea. Considering...

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Gooding & Company Auction Debuts With $16.1 Million in Sales

The initial Gooding & Company classic automobile auction at Amelia Island has produced a record setting $16.1 million dollars in sales. Several cars exceeded pre auction estimates, including a 1931 Voisin (estimated at $2 million, sold at $2.75 million) and a 1961 Porsche RS61 Spyder (estimated...

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1961 Porsche Sells for $1.705 Million

At the recent Gooding & Company auction in Amelia Island, Florida, a 1961 Porsche RS61 Spyder sold for a whopping $1.705 million dollars. Pre-auction estimates listed a value between $1.2 and $1.5 million, but the car attracted the attention of Sir Stirling Moss, who was determined to not let...

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What Happened to Amelia Earhart?

Amelia Earhart is a famous pilot in her time who was known for her enthusiasm and passion for aviation. She has garnered a lot of record-breaking awards related to flying, one of which has caused her death. She was considered as a woman who is empowered and someone who does not conform to the...