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New Study Finds Eating Just 10 Ounces Of Chicken Per Week Is Associated With A 27 Percent Increase In Risk Of Dying

New Study Finds Eating Just 10 Ounces Of Chicken Per Week Is Associated With A 27 Percent Increase In Risk Of Dying

Eating more than 10.5 ounces of white meat each week could lead to an increased mortality risk — but scientists aren't necessarily claiming that chicken causes cancer.
What Does SPQR Mean? The History Of The Ancient Roman Acronym

What Does SPQR Mean? The History Of The Ancient Roman Acronym

An acronym dating to the Roman Republic that refers to "The Senate and People of Rome," SPQR was later co-opted by Benito Mussolini and white supremacists.
Study Of Centuries-Old Feline Remains Shows The First Domestic Cats In North America Died In A Shipwreck Off The Florida Coast In 1559

Study Of Centuries-Old Feline Remains Shows The First Domestic Cats In North America Died In A Shipwreck Off The Florida Coast In 1559

Cat bones found among the wreckage of a Spanish ship from 1559 represent the earliest known example of domesticated cats in what is now the United States.
Egyptomania: How Widespread Fascination With Ancient Egypt Has Taken Over The Western World Again And Again

Egyptomania: How Widespread Fascination With Ancient Egypt Has Taken Over The Western World Again And Again

Countless people around the world have been captivated by ancient Egypt since Roman times, but especially after King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, Egyptomania spread across Europe and the United States, influencing art, fashion, and more.
One Of The ‘Most Haunted’ Homes In Massachusetts Is Up For Sale — And Could Be Yours For $1.2 Million

One Of The ‘Most Haunted’ Homes In Massachusetts Is Up For Sale — And Could Be Yours For $1.2 Million

Built by furniture manufacturer Sylvester Knowlton Pierce in 1875, the mansion has a dark history and is reportedly home to numerous spirits.
The Tragic Story Of Dave Shaw, The Cave Diver Who Lost His Life Trying To Recover Another Diver’s Body

The Tragic Story Of Dave Shaw, The Cave Diver Who Lost His Life Trying To Recover Another Diver’s Body

On January 8, 2005, Dave Shaw dove 800 feet into South Africa's Bushman’s Hole to recover the body of Deon Dreyer, but sadly lost his own life in the process.
33 Colorized Photos From The Harlem Renaissance That Capture This Transformative Era

33 Colorized Photos From The Harlem Renaissance That Capture This Transformative Era

Lasting from the 1910s to the 1930s, the Harlem Renaissance inspired generations of Black American artists and activists — and helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.
Archaeologists In Peru Uncover The 5,000-Year-Old Grave Of An Elite Woman Buried With A Toucan’s Beak

Archaeologists In Peru Uncover The 5,000-Year-Old Grave Of An Elite Woman Buried With A Toucan’s Beak

The grave was found in the ancient fishing village of Áspero, part of the Caral civilization that thrived in Peru between 3000 and 1800 B.C.E.
Kim Jong-Nam, The Older Brother Of Kim Jong-Un Who Was Assassinated In 2017

Kim Jong-Nam, The Older Brother Of Kim Jong-Un Who Was Assassinated In 2017

Once the North Korean heir apparent, Kim Jong-nam was assassinated at a busy airport in Malaysia in February 2017 — presumably on the orders of his younger brother, Kim Jong-un.
A Medieval Expert Thinks He’s Found A ‘Missing Penis’ On The Iconic Bayeux Tapestry

A Medieval Expert Thinks He’s Found A ‘Missing Penis’ On The Iconic Bayeux Tapestry

A 2018 study determined that there were 93 penises depicted in the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry — but now one scholar claims he's found a 94th.