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While pentangles have become associated with evil in recent centuries, it was initially a symbol used to ward off danger. The ancient mark, which dates back to 3,000 BC, was used during the medieval ...

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Strong emotions in repetitive dreams could offer cosmic clues about another version of you, according to this controversial idea.

The International Space Station - a blazing symbol of humanity’s destiny to move out across the cosmos - must be saved from ...

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