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Amphibian Doomsday Fungus Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Is ‘The Most Deadly Pathogen Known To Science’

The insidious pathogen invades a frog's skin cells, and quickly begins multiplying. The animal's skin begins to peel off, and it grows weary, and dies — but not before spreading.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 29, 2019

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Amphibian Doomsday Fungus Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Is ‘The Most Deadly Pathogen Known To Science’

The insidious pathogen invades a frog's skin cells, and quickly begins multiplying. The animal's skin begins to peel off, and it grows weary, and dies — but not before spreading.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 29, 2019

The True Story Of The Unlikely Friendship Between Queen Victoria And Her Indian Servant, Abdul Karim

The friendship that blossomed between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim scandalized the royal court, which tried to erase Karim from history once the Queen died.

By Mark Oliver • Mar 27, 2019

The True Story Of The Unlikely Friendship Between Queen Victoria And Her Indian Servant, Abdul Karim

The friendship that blossomed between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim scandalized the royal court, which tried to erase Karim from history once the Queen died.

By Mark Oliver • March 27, 2019

Albert Einstein’s Letters Expressing Fears About Nazi Germany To Be Auctioned

"All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, which has completely ruined the lives of all those around me."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 27, 2019

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Albert Einstein’s Letters Expressing Fears About Nazi Germany To Be Auctioned

"All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, which has completely ruined the lives of all those around me."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 27, 2019

The German Family Behind Krispy Kreme Found To Have Nazi Ties To Forced Labor And Sexual Abuse

The country's second-richest family has a dark past of forced labor, sexual abuse against those laborers, and inextricable Nazi ties and pledges to Hitler before he even usurped power.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 26, 2019

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The German Family Behind Krispy Kreme Found To Have Nazi Ties To Forced Labor And Sexual Abuse

The country's second-richest family has a dark past of forced labor, sexual abuse against those laborers, and inextricable Nazi ties and pledges to Hitler before he even usurped power.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 26, 2019

518 Million-Year-Old Sea Creature Fossil Discovery Sheds New Light On Ocean Evolution

One such creature among those fossils discovered had 18 tentacles for a mouth.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 22, 2019

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518 Million-Year-Old Sea Creature Fossil Discovery Sheds New Light On Ocean Evolution

One such creature among those fossils discovered had 18 tentacles for a mouth.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 22, 2019

Global Warming Is Exposing More Bodies Of Climbers Who Died On Mount Everest

It's estimated that over 200 people have died on the mountain since the first recorded deaths in 1922. Bodies are now even being exposed at base camps, as the glaciers rapidly melt.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 22, 2019

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Global Warming Is Exposing More Bodies Of Climbers Who Died On Mount Everest

It's estimated that over 200 people have died on the mountain since the first recorded deaths in 1922. Bodies are now even being exposed at base camps, as the glaciers rapidly melt.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 22, 2019

Chinese Researchers Created Highly Malleable ‘Terminator 2’-Like Liquid Metal

While metals that are malleable and conductive have already been discovered, this particular discovery provides a whole new world of potential uses for the tech industry.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 21, 2019

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Chinese Researchers Created Highly Malleable ‘Terminator 2’-Like Liquid Metal

While metals that are malleable and conductive have already been discovered, this particular discovery provides a whole new world of potential uses for the tech industry.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 21, 2019

Early Humans Didn’t Need Religion To Build Complex Societies, Study Claims

Theorists have long claimed that our ancestors could not have formed large societies and cities without fear of vengeful gods to motivate people — but this controversial new study says otherwise.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 21, 2019

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Early Humans Didn’t Need Religion To Build Complex Societies, Study Claims

Theorists have long claimed that our ancestors could not have formed large societies and cities without fear of vengeful gods to motivate people — but this controversial new study says otherwise.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 21, 2019

‘Needless’ Government Research Saw Hundreds Of Cats And Dogs Fed To Kittens, Exposé Reveals

The initial report found that nearly 4,000 cats were killed since testing began in 1982, costing taxpayers $22 million. Fortunately, backlash has since caused these practices to come to an end.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 20, 2019

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‘Needless’ Government Research Saw Hundreds Of Cats And Dogs Fed To Kittens, Exposé Reveals

The initial report found that nearly 4,000 cats were killed since testing began in 1982, costing taxpayers $22 million. Fortunately, backlash has since caused these practices to come to an end.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 20, 2019

Dwarves And Disabled People May Have Been Worshipped In Ancient Times, Scientists Say

Time and time again, researchers have excavated the bodies of brittle-boned people that died of rare diseases and found that they were buried in culturally significant gravesites or among those held in high esteem by society.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2019

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Dwarves And Disabled People May Have Been Worshipped In Ancient Times, Scientists Say

Time and time again, researchers have excavated the bodies of brittle-boned people that died of rare diseases and found that they were buried in culturally significant gravesites or among those held in high esteem by society.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2019