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　　 　　Giant eland This absolute unit of an antelope is a giant eland (Taurotragus derbianus). Elands are the largest species of antelopes. (more) What Is the Largest Antelope? Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study...

　　 　　Wagner Moura Brazilian American actor Wagner Moura, 2026. (more) Wagner Moura Brazilian American actor and filmmaker Also known as: Wagner Maniçoba de Moura Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas...

　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 14: The Birth of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge,...

　　 　　Lightning and thunder Cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning heats the surrounding air so rapidly that it expands explosively as powerful supersonic pressure waves. As they spread through the atmosphere, the waves weaken and slow, becoming sound waves that are heard as thunder. (more) Why Is Thunder So Loud? Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary...

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　　 　　Dhurandhar Indian actor Ranveer Singh in a still from Dhurandhar (2025; “Expert”). (more) Dhurandhar film series Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether...

　　 　　What's a little pain? Max Scherzer pitching for the Washington Nationals in June 2019, a day after he broke his nose and got a black eye when he was hit by a ball during batting practice. (more) Max Scherzer One of the greatest baseball pitchers of his generation Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at...

　　 　　Pi Day A group of middle school students forming the Greek letter π in honor of Pi Day. The holiday, a time to celebrate the number pi (which is about 3.14) and math in general, occurs each year on March 14 (or 3/14). (more) What Is Pi Day? Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at...

　　 　　Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Publicity still from the animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), which won the Academy Award for best animated feature. (more) Academy Award for best animated feature Academy Award Also known as: Best Animated Feature Film Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether...

　　 　　Bahadur Shah II The last Mughal emperor of India, Bahadur Shah II was named emperor of Hindustan during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and exiled to Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar [Burma]) after the revolt was suppressed. (more) How Long Did the Mughals Rule India? Written by Shatarupa Chaudhuri Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, bringing over...