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44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 25, 2020

44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • June 25, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 18, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • June 18, 2020

Giant Squid The Length Of A Volkswagen Washes Up On A South African Beach

"Honestly, it looked like a majestic prehistoric animal."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 17, 2020

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Giant Squid The Length Of A Volkswagen Washes Up On A South African Beach

"Honestly, it looked like a majestic prehistoric animal."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 17, 2020

India’s Lonar Lake Mysteriously Went From Deep Green To Reddish Pink Overnight

Algae, bacteria, and coronavirus lockdowns have all been cited as possible reasons why the Lonar Crater Lake turned pink.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 15, 2020

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India’s Lonar Lake Mysteriously Went From Deep Green To Reddish Pink Overnight

Algae, bacteria, and coronavirus lockdowns have all been cited as possible reasons why the Lonar Crater Lake turned pink.

By Natasha Ishak • June 15, 2020

A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 4, 2020

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A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • June 4, 2020

Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Trigger ‘Ego Death’ That Could Be Used To Treat Depression, Study Says

A new study by Dutch scientists suggests that it could someday be possible to say goodbye to bad trips forever.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 1, 2020

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Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Trigger ‘Ego Death’ That Could Be Used To Treat Depression, Study Says

A new study by Dutch scientists suggests that it could someday be possible to say goodbye to bad trips forever.

By Natasha Ishak • June 1, 2020

Little Boys Hospitalized After Making A Black Widow Bite Them To Become Spider-Man

The boys were hospitalized for six days across three different care centers.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2020

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Little Boys Hospitalized After Making A Black Widow Bite Them To Become Spider-Man

The boys were hospitalized for six days across three different care centers.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2020

23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That Will Make You Marvel At The Beauty Of Our Planet

Wildlife photographers submitted their best work in the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition — and the results did not disappoint.

By Natasha Ishak • May 18, 2020

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23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That Will Make You Marvel At The Beauty Of Our Planet

Wildlife photographers submitted their best work in the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition — and the results did not disappoint.

By Natasha Ishak • May 18, 2020

Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

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Penguins Are Pooping Out So Much Laughing Gas It’s Wreaking Havoc On The Environment

King penguins' nitrogen-rich diet of fish and krill makes their poop a potent source of nitrous oxide.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2020

Woman Falls Into Boiling Geyser While Taking A Selfie After Breaking Into Closed-Down Yellowstone

The woman had to drive 50 miles before coming in contact with a park ranger who could help her.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2020

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Woman Falls Into Boiling Geyser While Taking A Selfie After Breaking Into Closed-Down Yellowstone

The woman had to drive 50 miles before coming in contact with a park ranger who could help her.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2020