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15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 24, 2020

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15th-Century Etiquette Book Tells Kids Not To Be Greedy With The Cheese Or Pick Their Nose

The British Library's new project of digitizing children's books has led to the discovery of a 1480 text that reveals what was unacceptable for kids back then. Turns out, these rules hold true today.

By Marco Margaritoff February 24, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 16 – 22

"Given recent national events, it is all the more important to learn from the mistakes of the past and to ensure that such an assault on freedom will never again happen to any community in the United States."

By All That's Interesting Feb 21, 2020

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This Week In History News, Feb. 16 – 22

By All That's Interesting February 21, 2020

Rare Giant Squid And Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks Found Near Sunken Continent Of Zealandia

"It's only the second [giant squid] I've ever seen. I've been on about 40 trips on Tangaroa, and most surveys are about a month, and I've only ever seen two. That's pretty rare."

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 18, 2020

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Rare Giant Squid And Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks Found Near Sunken Continent Of Zealandia

"It's only the second [giant squid] I've ever seen. I've been on about 40 trips on Tangaroa, and most surveys are about a month, and I've only ever seen two. That's pretty rare."

By Marco Margaritoff February 18, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 9 – 15

Ancient Native American burial ground blown up for border wall construction, radiation-eating fungus found at Chernobyl, 7,000-year-old well unearthed.

By All That's Interesting Feb 14, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 9 – 15

Ancient Native American burial ground blown up for border wall construction, radiation-eating fungus found at Chernobyl, 7,000-year-old well unearthed.

By All That's Interesting February 14, 2020

Scientists Find Disease In A Dinosaur Fossil That Still Plagues Humans Today

Despite their tough appearance, hadrosaurs were susceptible to the same tumor found among human children today.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 13, 2020

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Scientists Find Disease In A Dinosaur Fossil That Still Plagues Humans Today

Despite their tough appearance, hadrosaurs were susceptible to the same tumor found among human children today.

By Natasha Ishak February 13, 2020

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There’s A Radio Signal Repeating Every 16 Days From Deep Space — And It’s Baffling Scientists

This mysterious pulse originating from the outskirts of a galaxy half a billion light-years away is the first to ever follow a consistent cycle.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 10, 2020

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There’s A Radio Signal Repeating Every 16 Days From Deep Space — And It’s Baffling Scientists

This mysterious pulse originating from the outskirts of a galaxy half a billion light-years away is the first to ever follow a consistent cycle.

By Natasha Ishak February 10, 2020

Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 10, 2020

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Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff February 10, 2020