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California's San Andreas Fault is capable of triggering a massive earthquake. Here's what to know about this famous location often associated with earthquakes.

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Idris Elba shares his daughter, Isan, with his ex-wife, Hanne "Kim" Nørgaard, and his son, Winston, with ex-girlfriend Naiyana Garth. Here’s everything to know about his two children.