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Many cases once thought to be sudden infant death syndrome are now believed to be accidents caused by unsafe sleep practices. The image above shows a crib with a teddy bear and bumper — items the American Academy of Pediatrics warns against putting in your baby's crib. iStockphoto.com hide caption

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Science And Medicine

SIDS: Many Deaths No Longer A Mystery

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SIDS: Many Deaths No Longer A Mystery

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The Virgin Galactic VSS Enterprise spacecraft is seen before its first public landing during the Spaceport America runway dedication ceremony near Las Cruces, N.M., on Oct. 22. Virgin Galactic is one of a handful of private companies that plan to fly paying customers into space. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The End Of The Space Shuttle Era

A New Frontier In Space Travel: The Law

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A New Frontier In Space Travel: The Law

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Brianna Henderson and her brother Ian Henderson play on the Make Way for Ducklings statues in Boston. The bronze figures by sculptor Nancy Schon were installed in Boston's Public Garden in 1987. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Mrs. Mallard Celebrates 70 Years Of Safer Streets

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James Dean on the set of the 1956 film Giant, which was filmed on the Ryan Ranch, west of the town of Marfa. The skeleton of the mansion in the background still stands on the ranch today. Warner Bros. Pictures/Photofest hide caption

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On Location: 50 Years Of Movie Magic In Marfa, Texas

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