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Plague-Era Poetry Collection Contains One Of The First Known Uses Of The F-Word

Poetry challenges known as 'flyting' duels were the medieval equivalent of the modern-day rap battle.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 21, 2020

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Plague-Era Poetry Collection Contains One Of The First Known Uses Of The F-Word

Poetry challenges known as 'flyting' duels were the medieval equivalent of the modern-day rap battle.

By Natasha Ishak • April 21, 2020

Her Sister Died Of Spanish Flu. 102 Years Later, She Died Of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of at least 40,000 Americans. Among them, the sister of a 1918 Spanish flu victim — who died alone at an assisted living facility in Texas.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 21, 2020

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Her Sister Died Of Spanish Flu. 102 Years Later, She Died Of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of at least 40,000 Americans. Among them, the sister of a 1918 Spanish flu victim — who died alone at an assisted living facility in Texas.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 21, 2020

Woman’s Love For Antique Chandelier She Named Lumiere Ruled ‘Not A Sexual Orientation’

She identifies as an "objectum sexual," meaning that she is attracted to objects.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 20, 2020

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Woman’s Love For Antique Chandelier She Named Lumiere Ruled ‘Not A Sexual Orientation’

She identifies as an "objectum sexual," meaning that she is attracted to objects.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 20, 2020

This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 17, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • April 17, 2020

Deep Sea Squid Light Up Their Whole Bodies To Communicate

Researchers observed 28 different luminescent signals exchanged between the squids.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 17, 2020

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Deep Sea Squid Light Up Their Whole Bodies To Communicate

Researchers observed 28 different luminescent signals exchanged between the squids.

By Natasha Ishak • April 17, 2020

NASA Just Funded A Plan To Build A Massive Telescope On The Far Side Of The Moon

The massive telescope is designed to sit within a crater measuring between 1.9 to 3.1 miles in diameter.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 17, 2020

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NASA Just Funded A Plan To Build A Massive Telescope On The Far Side Of The Moon

The massive telescope is designed to sit within a crater measuring between 1.9 to 3.1 miles in diameter.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 17, 2020

Siberian Region Says They’re Coronavirus-Free Thanks To A 2,400-Year-Old Mummy

Archaeologists believe the mummy may have been a healer or priestess when she was alive.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 16, 2020

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Siberian Region Says They’re Coronavirus-Free Thanks To A 2,400-Year-Old Mummy

Archaeologists believe the mummy may have been a healer or priestess when she was alive.

By Natasha Ishak • April 16, 2020

This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2020

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This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2020

German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 15, 2020

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German Zoo Might Feed Animals To Each Other To Stay Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdown

The zoo said its 12-foot polar bear Vitus would be the last to go.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 15, 2020

Hungry Rats Turn To Cannibalism, Form ‘Rat Armies’ As Restaurant Closures Cut Off Their Food Supply

The COVID-19 lockdown has shuttered many restaurants which were an abundant food source for the rodents.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 14, 2020

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Hungry Rats Turn To Cannibalism, Form ‘Rat Armies’ As Restaurant Closures Cut Off Their Food Supply

The COVID-19 lockdown has shuttered many restaurants which were an abundant food source for the rodents.

By Natasha Ishak • April 14, 2020