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Leonid Rogozov, The Soviet Doctor Who Performed Emergency Surgery On Himself

When Russian explorer Leonid Rogozov needed an appendectomy in the middle of Antarctica, he was the only doctor on site. So he did it himself.

By Nickolaus Hines Feb 23, 2016

Leonid Rogozov, The Soviet Doctor Who Performed Emergency Surgery On Himself

When Russian explorer Leonid Rogozov needed an appendectomy in the middle of Antarctica, he was the only doctor on site. So he did it himself.

By Nickolaus Hines February 23, 2016
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Whooshh Salmon Cannon Og

Why We Need This Cannon That Shoots Salmon Hundreds Of Feet Through The Air

Salmon sometimes have trouble getting over today's manmade dams. Whooshh Innovations' salmon cannon can provide an interesting solution.

By Nickolaus Hines Feb 18, 2016

Why We Need This Cannon That Shoots Salmon Hundreds Of Feet Through The Air

Salmon sometimes have trouble getting over today's manmade dams. Whooshh Innovations' salmon cannon can provide an interesting solution.

By Nickolaus Hines February 18, 2016
Cuneiform Cell Phone Nokia
Cuneiform Cell Phone Nokia

Why We Fell For The 800-Year-Old Cell Phone Hoax — And Why We’ll Keep Falling

Last December, the Internet was abuzz with a story claiming that archaeologists in Austria had unearthed what looked like an 800-year-old cell phone with cuneiform script on its “buttons.” As you’d guess, amateur conspiracy theorists from around the web — not to mention a bevy of at least moderately respectable...

By All That's Interesting Feb 18, 2016

Why We Fell For The 800-Year-Old Cell Phone Hoax — And Why We’ll Keep Falling

Last December, the Internet was abuzz with a story claiming that archaeologists in Austria had unearthed what looked like an 800-year-old cell phone with cuneiform script on its “buttons.” As you’d guess, amateur conspiracy theorists from around the web — not to mention a bevy of at least moderately respectable...

By All That's Interesting February 18, 2016
Bannerman Castle Island
Bannerman Castle Island

Five Hauntingly Beautiful Places Reclaimed By Nature — All A Stone’s Throw From New York City

With moss carpeting the floors and vines slithering up the walls, these abandoned structures are some of the most hauntingly beautiful places reclaimed by nature.

By All That's Interesting Feb 18, 2016

Five Hauntingly Beautiful Places Reclaimed By Nature — All A Stone’s Throw From New York City

With moss carpeting the floors and vines slithering up the walls, these abandoned structures are some of the most hauntingly beautiful places reclaimed by nature.

By All That's Interesting February 18, 2016
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Roosevelt Riding Moose Og

Photo Of The Day: The True Story Behind That Picture Of Teddy Roosevelt Riding A Moose

Here's the unexpected tale of exactly how and why future U.S. president Teddy Roosevelt ended up riding that moose through a lake.

By Nickolaus Hines Feb 17, 2016

Photo Of The Day: The True Story Behind That Picture Of Teddy Roosevelt Riding A Moose

Here's the unexpected tale of exactly how and why future U.S. president Teddy Roosevelt ended up riding that moose through a lake.

By Nickolaus Hines February 17, 2016
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