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20th Century Fox Will Pay To Clean Up The Beautiful Thai Beach They ‘Destroyed’ While Filming ‘The Beach’

The film was a critical flop for director Danny Boyle and star Leonardo DiCaprio, but while both have moved on, the damage done to Thailand's Maya Bay has been lasting.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 14, 2022

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20th Century Fox Will Pay To Clean Up The Beautiful Thai Beach They ‘Destroyed’ While Filming ‘The Beach’

The film was a critical flop for director Danny Boyle and star Leonardo DiCaprio, but while both have moved on, the damage done to Thailand's Maya Bay has been lasting.

By Austin Harvey • September 14, 2022

This Tiny Village In Australia Is Under Siege By A Gang Of 80 Aggressive Kangaroos

Residents in Maaroom, Australia, have been carrying sticks to defend themselves after at least two people, including an elderly woman, were injured by the kangaroo mob.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 12, 2022

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This Tiny Village In Australia Is Under Siege By A Gang Of 80 Aggressive Kangaroos

Residents in Maaroom, Australia, have been carrying sticks to defend themselves after at least two people, including an elderly woman, were injured by the kangaroo mob.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 12, 2022

Scientists In Ethiopia Have Discovered A New Species Of Prehistoric Otter — And This One Is The Size Of A Modern-Day Lion

Though giant otters have been found before, the species identified in Ethiopia is believed to be the largest ever discovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 8, 2022

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Scientists In Ethiopia Have Discovered A New Species Of Prehistoric Otter — And This One Is The Size Of A Modern-Day Lion

Though giant otters have been found before, the species identified in Ethiopia is believed to be the largest ever discovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 8, 2022

Portuguese Homeowner Stumbles Across Dinosaur Remains In His Backyard — And They Could Be The Largest Ever Found In Europe

Paleontologists have determined that the dinosaur is a sauropod, a four-legged herbivore characterized by its long neck and tail.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 7, 2022

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Portuguese Homeowner Stumbles Across Dinosaur Remains In His Backyard — And They Could Be The Largest Ever Found In Europe

Paleontologists have determined that the dinosaur is a sauropod, a four-legged herbivore characterized by its long neck and tail.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 7, 2022

Fossil Found In Canadian Hillside Could Be A Complete Dinosaur Skeleton With Intact Skin

The fossil is positioned in a way that suggests the entire skeleton may be preserved within the hill.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 2, 2022

Fossil Found In Canadian Hillside Could Be A Complete Dinosaur Skeleton With Intact Skin

The fossil is positioned in a way that suggests the entire skeleton may be preserved within the hill.

By Austin Harvey • September 2, 2022

Romans Ate This ‘Miracle Plant’ To Extinction 2,000 Years Ago — Now A Scientist Says He’s Rediscovered It

Silphium was incredibly popular as a contraceptive, but it supposedly also helped to prevent disease and make food taste better.

By Katie Serena • Aug 27, 2022

Romans Ate This ‘Miracle Plant’ To Extinction 2,000 Years Ago — Now A Scientist Says He’s Rediscovered It

Silphium was incredibly popular as a contraceptive, but it supposedly also helped to prevent disease and make food taste better.

By Katie Serena • August 27, 2022

Why Terror Birds Were The Most Fearsome Prehistoric Predators You’ve Never Heard Of

For much of the Cenozoic Era, terror birds dominated South America and hunted with hatchet-like beaks — until they went extinct about 2 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 25, 2022

Why Terror Birds Were The Most Fearsome Prehistoric Predators You’ve Never Heard Of

For much of the Cenozoic Era, terror birds dominated South America and hunted with hatchet-like beaks — until they went extinct about 2 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 25, 2022

Elephant Tears Its Handler In Two While Being Forced To Work In Extreme Heat

Pom Pam was hauling logs on a rubber plantation when he suddenly killed his handler in a violent rampage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 23, 2022

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Elephant Tears Its Handler In Two While Being Forced To Work In Extreme Heat

Pom Pam was hauling logs on a rubber plantation when he suddenly killed his handler in a violent rampage.

By Austin Harvey • August 23, 2022

Norway Euthanizes A Beloved 1,300-Pound Walrus Named Freya Because People Won’t Stop Bothering Her

Though Freya was never known to have injured anyone, officials worried she may intentionally or accidentally harm someone who got too close.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 18, 2022

Norway Euthanizes A Beloved 1,300-Pound Walrus Named Freya Because People Won’t Stop Bothering Her

Though Freya was never known to have injured anyone, officials worried she may intentionally or accidentally harm someone who got too close.

By Austin Harvey • August 18, 2022

This Bear Cub In Turkey Had To Be Rescued From A Bad Trip After Accidentally Gorging On Hallucinogenic Honey

Balkiz the bear became a minor celebrity when a video of her tripping out in the back of a truck went viral.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 17, 2022

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This Bear Cub In Turkey Had To Be Rescued From A Bad Trip After Accidentally Gorging On Hallucinogenic Honey

Balkiz the bear became a minor celebrity when a video of her tripping out in the back of a truck went viral.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 17, 2022