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The big myth about patriarchy

How male-controlled societies actually began

The origins of patriarchy are shrouded in misconceptions (Credit: Getty Images)

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The family secrets kept by generations

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Why male fertility is in decline

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Apollo: How Moon missions changed the modern world

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Renewable energy

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Lebanon's unexpected solar boom

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The 1968 photo that changed the world

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