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Paleontologists Discover New Dinosaur With ‘Blade-Like’ Spikes On Britain’s Isle Of Wight

Paleontologists discovered the fossils of the Vectipelta barretti, a large four-legged and armored member of the Ankylosauria dinosaur family.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 20, 2023

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Paleontologists Discover New Dinosaur With ‘Blade-Like’ Spikes On Britain’s Isle Of Wight

Paleontologists discovered the fossils of the Vectipelta barretti, a large four-legged and armored member of the Ankylosauria dinosaur family.

By Amber Morgan • June 20, 2023

Ireland Is Paying Up To $92,000 For People To Move Into Homes On Idyllic Remote Islands — With A Few Caveats

Our Living Islands is an initiative that aims to revitalize the Irish islands by restoring their dwindling populations and adding a host of other quality-of-life improvements.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 20, 2023

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Ireland Is Paying Up To $92,000 For People To Move Into Homes On Idyllic Remote Islands — With A Few Caveats

Our Living Islands is an initiative that aims to revitalize the Irish islands by restoring their dwindling populations and adding a host of other quality-of-life improvements.

By Austin Harvey • June 20, 2023

This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 16, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting • June 16, 2023

Harvard’s Morgue Manager Accused Of Stealing Human Brains, Skin, And Bones To Sell On The Black Market

Cedric Lodge and his wife, along with four others, face charges of conspiracy and transporting stolen goods across state lines.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 16, 2023

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Harvard’s Morgue Manager Accused Of Stealing Human Brains, Skin, And Bones To Sell On The Black Market

Cedric Lodge and his wife, along with four others, face charges of conspiracy and transporting stolen goods across state lines.

By Austin Harvey • June 16, 2023

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany So Well Preserved ‘It Almost Still Shines’

The rare octagonal sword may date to the 14th century B.C.E. and was found buried with a man, woman, and child in Bavaria.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 16, 2023

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Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword In Germany So Well Preserved ‘It Almost Still Shines’

The rare octagonal sword may date to the 14th century B.C.E. and was found buried with a man, woman, and child in Bavaria.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 16, 2023

TikToker Fakes His Own Death After Feeling ‘Unappreciated’ — Then Shows Up To His Own Funeral In A Helicopter

The 45-year-old TikToker said he wanted to teach his loved ones a lesson about how they "shouldn't wait until someone is dead to meet up with him."

By Amber Morgan • Jun 16, 2023

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TikToker Fakes His Own Death After Feeling ‘Unappreciated’ — Then Shows Up To His Own Funeral In A Helicopter

The 45-year-old TikToker said he wanted to teach his loved ones a lesson about how they "shouldn't wait until someone is dead to meet up with him."

By Amber Morgan • June 16, 2023

Scientists Just Created Synthetic Human Embryos To Improve Embryonic Research

Researchers believe the synthetic embryos could open up new gateways into embryonic research, but others have raised ethical questions about whether these synthetic embryos could eventually develop into humans.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 15, 2023

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Scientists Just Created Synthetic Human Embryos To Improve Embryonic Research

Researchers believe the synthetic embryos could open up new gateways into embryonic research, but others have raised ethical questions about whether these synthetic embryos could eventually develop into humans.

By Austin Harvey • June 15, 2023

Mayor Becomes ‘Most Hated Man In France’ After Approving The Removal Of Ancient Stones To Build Hardware Store

Olivier Lepick, the mayor of Carnac, France, has faced nationwide criticism for approving the destruction of the stones that he claims he was told were of "low architectural value."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 15, 2023

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Mayor Becomes ‘Most Hated Man In France’ After Approving The Removal Of Ancient Stones To Build Hardware Store

Olivier Lepick, the mayor of Carnac, France, has faced nationwide criticism for approving the destruction of the stones that he claims he was told were of "low architectural value."

By Kaleena Fraga • June 15, 2023

New Study Finds That Fruit Flies Who Witness Death Begin To Age And Die More Quickly

The results of the study may help examine the link between perception of stimuli and physical wellbeing in other animals.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 14, 2023

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New Study Finds That Fruit Flies Who Witness Death Begin To Age And Die More Quickly

The results of the study may help examine the link between perception of stimuli and physical wellbeing in other animals.

By Amber Morgan • June 14, 2023

Climber Whose Life Was Saved By A Sherpa On Mount Everest Refuses To Give Him The Promised Payout For Doing So

After being separated from her Sherpa, a woman nearly died on Mount Everest. Fellow climbers found and rescued her, promising one of their own Sherpas that the unconscious woman would pay him a rescue fee. She refused, sparking a social media firestorm.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 14, 2023

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Climber Whose Life Was Saved By A Sherpa On Mount Everest Refuses To Give Him The Promised Payout For Doing So

After being separated from her Sherpa, a woman nearly died on Mount Everest. Fellow climbers found and rescued her, promising one of their own Sherpas that the unconscious woman would pay him a rescue fee. She refused, sparking a social media firestorm.

By Austin Harvey • June 14, 2023