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Why Humanity’s Grand Legacy May Be All The Chicken Bones We Left Behind On Earth

Why Humanity’s Grand Legacy May Be All The Chicken Bones We Left Behind On Earth

In 2018, a team of researchers argued that the sheer amount of chicken bones on the planet — which belonged to birds specifically bred for human consumption — meant that they may be the most notable fossils of our age.
The Stories Behind History’s Five Most Famous Disputes

The Stories Behind History’s Five Most Famous Disputes

When pursuing power, squabbles are inevitable--and potentially an art form. Here are some of the most famous disputes in history.
Reconstruction From Ancient Skull Reveals What Humans Looked Like 9,500 Years Ago

Reconstruction From Ancient Skull Reveals What Humans Looked Like 9,500 Years Ago

Unearthed decades ago near Jerusalem, the skull offers a glimpse into one of history's first human civilizations.
Inside The Abduction Of British Model Chloe Ayling — And Why She Was Accused Of Faking Her Kidnapping

Inside The Abduction Of British Model Chloe Ayling — And Why She Was Accused Of Faking Her Kidnapping

Lured to Milan for a fake photoshoot in July 2017, Chloe Ayling was kidnapped by brothers Lukasz and Michal Herba. But even though she was held for ransom, she was released six days later, despite no payment being made.
Scientists Determine Exactly How Strong A T. Rex Bite Was

Scientists Determine Exactly How Strong A T. Rex Bite Was

A new study used alligators to reconstruct the bite power of the most fearsome dinosaur.
Scientists In India Discover A New Species Of Frog That Looks Like A Pig

Scientists In India Discover A New Species Of Frog That Looks Like A Pig

The discovery also helps support the theory of continental drift.
Colonia Dignidad, The Disturbing German Cult In Chile That Was Founded By Nazis And Child Abusers

Colonia Dignidad, The Disturbing German Cult In Chile That Was Founded By Nazis And Child Abusers

Beginning in 1961, Nazi fugitives and followers of minister Paul Schäfer flocked to Colonia Dignidad, a sprawling compound in Chile where cult members were separated from their families and forced to perform physical labor.
New Study Finally Determines Whether Or Not The Mona Lisa Is Smiling

New Study Finally Determines Whether Or Not The Mona Lisa Is Smiling

For centuries, critics and observers alike have argued over if Mona Lisa is smiling. Do we now have an answer?
A 9-Year-Old In New Mexico Uncovered A 1.2 Million-Year-Old Stegomastodon Fossil After Tripping Over It

A 9-Year-Old In New Mexico Uncovered A 1.2 Million-Year-Old Stegomastodon Fossil After Tripping Over It

"I didn't know what it was," the boy said. "I just knew it wasn't usual."
Is The Yeti Real? Inside 7 Reported Sightings Of The Legendary Creature

Is The Yeti Real? Inside 7 Reported Sightings Of The Legendary Creature

The Yeti is an ape-like beast said to roam the Himalayas, and though its existence has never been proven, evidence ranging from footprints to blurry photos has been put forth as proof that the Abominable Snowman is real.
The Astonishing Story Of The Boise City Bombing, When The U.S. Military Accidentally Bombed An American Town During World War II

The Astonishing Story Of The Boise City Bombing, When The U.S. Military Accidentally Bombed An American Town During World War II

The Boise City bombing took place on July 5, 1943, when a U.S. Army Air Corps flight crew got lost and mistakenly dropped practice bombs on Boise City, Oklahoma.