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  Why Are Clouds White? 　　 　　The science behind white clouds Clouds look white because their tiny water droplets scatter all colors of sunlight equally, sending a balanced mix of light to our eyes. (more) Why Are Clouds White? Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda House, University of Delhi....
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  Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics: A timeline 　　 　　Miracle on Ice Members of the United States Olympic men's hockey team celebrating their remarkable victory over the Soviet team at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York, February 22, 1980. Soviet goaltender Vladimir Myshkin is at left. (more) Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics: A timeline Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a...
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  Credit mix explained: How different types of accounts affect your credit score 　　 　　How to mix it up.© Kuzmick/stock.adobe.com, © Sviatlana Barysevich/stock.adobe.com, © Jakub Krechowicz/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncPaying bills late—or not paying them in full—is the fastest way to damage your credit score. That’s well understood. But your payment history isn’t the only thing credit scoring models look at. They also evaluate how you use credit, including the types of...
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  Daymond John 　　 　　Daymond John Daymond John is an American entrepreneur and investor, best known as the cofounder of FUBU and a longtime investor on ABC's Shark Tank. (more) Daymond John American entrepreneur and investor Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  How to dispute and fix credit errors: A step-by-step guide 　　 　　Get mistakes corrected so they don't affect your credit score.© Andrii Zastrozhnov/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncYou’ve heard that a good credit score helps you avoid higher borrowing costs, denied applications, or financial plans going off track. But what if the problem with your score isn’t something you did? What if there’s an error on your credit report—an account...
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  Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games 　　 　　Paralympics: Snowboarding Brenna Huckaby (left) of the United States and Lisa Bunschoten of the Netherlands competing in final of the women's snowboard cross event (LL2 classification) at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. Both athletes are expected to compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. (more) Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games The 50th anniversary of the...
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  Bob Mackie 　　 　　The one and only Bob Mackie's bedazzling designs have been worn by such classic and contemporary artists as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elton John, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. (more) Bob Mackie The extravagant designer dressed Marilyn, Elton, and Taylor Also known as: Robert Gordon Mackie Written by Stephanie Triplett Stephanie Triplett is a freelance writer and academic...
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  Gambino crime family 　　 　　One of the Gambino crime family leaders Carlo Gambino led the Gambino crime family between 1957 and 1976. (more) Gambino crime family Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is a Media Editorial Specialist at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience...
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  How Is Artificial Snow Made? 　　 　　Snowmaking gun A snowmaker checking the snow from a snowmaking gun on the Jester Trail at Sugarbush Resort, Warren, Vermont. (more) How Is Artificial Snow Made? Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology. Before joining Britannica in 2007, he worked at the University of Chicago Press...
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  List of Byronic Heroes 　　 　　The original Byronic hero Lord Byron, oil on canvas by Richard Westall, 1813; in the National Portrait Gallery, London. (more) List of Byronic Heroes Discover some of the most famous bad boys and antiheroes in pop culture. Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René Ostberg Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...
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  Are Native Americans U.S. Citizens? 　　 　　The Indian Citizenship Act Pres. Calvin Coolidge (center) posing with four Native American men months after he enacted the Indian Citizenship Act guaranteeing citizenship to all Native Americans and Alaska Natives born in the United States. (more) Are Native Americans U.S. Citizens? Written by Teagan Wolter Teagan Wolter is Associate Editor of Anthropology at Encyclopædia Britannica. Teagan Wolter Fact-checked...
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  Matthew Stafford 　　 　　Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford had arguably the best season of his career in 2025, when he was 37 years old. (more) Matthew Stafford Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...
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  What Happened to Air France Flight 447? 　　 　　Finding Air France 447 Members of the Brazilian Air Force preparing to tow part of the wreckage of Air France flight 447 in June 2009. The plane, carrying 228 people, crashed during a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. (more) What Happened to Air France Flight 447? It disappeared without even a Mayday call and took two years...
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  Is Russia Participating in the Olympics? 　　 　　Olympic weightlifting Siuzanna Valodzka performing a snatch during the women's 71 kg weightlifting event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Holding a Belarusian passport, she competed as an Individual Neutral Athlete. (more) Is Russia Participating in the Olympics? Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  Peaky Blinders 　　 　　Peaky Blinders Promotional image from the third season of Peaky Blinders, featuring (from left) Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby, Joe Cole as John Shelby, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, Harry Kirton as Finn Shelby, Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby, Helen McCrory as Polly Gray, Finn Cole as Michael Gray, Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby, and Kate Phillips as Linda...
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  Can the Cold Really Cause Trees to Explode? 　　 　　frost crack A Norway maple (Acer platanoides) displaying a frost crack caused by cold winter weather. Tissues within the tree can freeze and expand rapidly, causing the bark to split and crack. (more) Can the Cold Really Cause Trees to Explode? Written by John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently...
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  Today in History—January 27: Dante’s Divine Justice 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. Want to learn more about what happened on January 27, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning. (more) Today in History—January 27: Dante’s Divine Justice Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René...
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  Will Artemis II Land on the Moon? 　　Will Artemis II Land on the Moon? More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Will-Artemis-II-Land-on-the-Moon Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback...
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  Mary Peltola 　　 　　Historic first In 2022 Mary Peltola became the first Alaska Native to represent her state in the House of Representatives. (more) Mary Peltola American politician More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Peltola Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type...
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