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Ancient Baleen Whales Were More Fearsome Than Their Modern-Day Relatives, New Study Shows

Based on a 34-million-year-old skull, researchers have discovered that those gentle baleen whales likely used to be much more predatory.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

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Ancient Baleen Whales Were More Fearsome Than Their Modern-Day Relatives, New Study Shows

Based on a 34-million-year-old skull, researchers have discovered that those gentle baleen whales likely used to be much more predatory.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

Brewers Use Yeast Found In 220-Year-Old Shipwreck To Create “World’s Oldest Beer”

The beer is made from yeast that's at least 220 years old, found in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

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Brewers Use Yeast Found In 220-Year-Old Shipwreck To Create “World’s Oldest Beer”

The beer is made from yeast that's at least 220 years old, found in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

Elephant Island Might Be The Most Beautiful Deserted Place On Earth

After becoming the temporary home of Ernest Shackleton's fateful Endurance crew, Elephant Island became world-renowned.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

Elephant Island Might Be The Most Beautiful Deserted Place On Earth

After becoming the temporary home of Ernest Shackleton's fateful Endurance crew, Elephant Island became world-renowned.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

The Astounding Mimic Octopus – Impersonator Extraordinaire Of The Deep Sea

The mimic octopus is one of the smartest and most adaptable creatures in the ocean.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 4, 2018

The Astounding Mimic Octopus – Impersonator Extraordinaire Of The Deep Sea

The mimic octopus is one of the smartest and most adaptable creatures in the ocean.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 4, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd • Apr 23, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd • April 23, 2018

The Jefferson Bible Shows What The President Really Thought Of Christianity

The Jefferson Bible would not go over well with some Christians today.

By Wyatt Redd • Apr 16, 2018

The Jefferson Bible Shows What The President Really Thought Of Christianity

The Jefferson Bible would not go over well with some Christians today.

By Wyatt Redd • April 16, 2018

A Washed Up Sperm Whale Had 64 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

The garbage ingested by this whale clogged its digestive system and caused it rupture.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 12, 2018

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A Washed Up Sperm Whale Had 64 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

The garbage ingested by this whale clogged its digestive system and caused it rupture.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 12, 2018

The Tragic History Of John Pemberton — The Man Who Invented Coca-Cola

If John Pemberton was never in the American Civil War, he would never have become addicted to morphine and we wouldn't have Coca-Cola.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 6, 2018

The Tragic History Of John Pemberton — The Man Who Invented Coca-Cola

If John Pemberton was never in the American Civil War, he would never have become addicted to morphine and we wouldn't have Coca-Cola.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 6, 2018

Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 3, 2018

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Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 3, 2018

The Mirny Diamond Mine Might Be The Most Mysterious Hole Ever

The mine is so deep, the vortex it creates is strong enough to suck a helicopter out of the air and into its depths.

By Katie Serena • Mar 29, 2018

The Mirny Diamond Mine Might Be The Most Mysterious Hole Ever

The mine is so deep, the vortex it creates is strong enough to suck a helicopter out of the air and into its depths.

By Katie Serena • March 29, 2018