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Archaeologists Unearth An ‘Exceptional Collection’ Of 1,300-Year-Old Stucco Maya Masks In Mexico

Many of the masks were discovered at digs in 2013 and 2018, and represent numerous underworld deities.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 1, 2022

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Archaeologists Unearth An ‘Exceptional Collection’ Of 1,300-Year-Old Stucco Maya Masks In Mexico

Many of the masks were discovered at digs in 2013 and 2018, and represent numerous underworld deities.

By Austin Harvey • December 1, 2022

Scientists ‘Awaken’ 13 Prehistoric Viruses From The Siberian Permafrost — And Warn That Climate Change Could Rouse More

The "zombie" viruses had been frozen for up to 48,500 years, but some showed signs that they were still infectious.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 30, 2022

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Scientists ‘Awaken’ 13 Prehistoric Viruses From The Siberian Permafrost — And Warn That Climate Change Could Rouse More

The "zombie" viruses had been frozen for up to 48,500 years, but some showed signs that they were still infectious.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 30, 2022

Every Monk In One Buddhist Temple In Thailand Was Just Defrocked After Testing Positive For Meth

Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia have struggled with a surge in methamphetamine use in recent years — and the problem is apparently so bad that monks are now getting hooked on the illicit drug.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 30, 2022

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Every Monk In One Buddhist Temple In Thailand Was Just Defrocked After Testing Positive For Meth

Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia have struggled with a surge in methamphetamine use in recent years — and the problem is apparently so bad that monks are now getting hooked on the illicit drug.

By Austin Harvey • November 30, 2022

A New ‘Dwarf Dinosaur’ Species Has Been Unearthed In Transylvania

Transylvanosaurus only grew to be about six-and-a-half feet long and lived alongside prehistoric crocodiles and turtles.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2022

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A New ‘Dwarf Dinosaur’ Species Has Been Unearthed In Transylvania

Transylvanosaurus only grew to be about six-and-a-half feet long and lived alongside prehistoric crocodiles and turtles.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2022

A Troop Of Terrifying Turkeys Have Been Terrorizing A Massachusetts Town

The turkeys, led by a ringleader named "Kevin," have been pecking, kicking, and swarming residents of Woburn, Massachusetts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 29, 2022

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A Troop Of Terrifying Turkeys Have Been Terrorizing A Massachusetts Town

The turkeys, led by a ringleader named "Kevin," have been pecking, kicking, and swarming residents of Woburn, Massachusetts.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 29, 2022

Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

After five decades' worth of searching, it was a DNA test from 23andMe that finally allowed Melissa Highsmith's parents to track her down.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2022

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Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

After five decades' worth of searching, it was a DNA test from 23andMe that finally allowed Melissa Highsmith's parents to track her down.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2022

Archaeologists Uncover Animal Bones And Ancient Roman Snack Foods Beneath The Colosseum

Archaeologists found exotic animal remains, seeds, and nuts in the Colosseum's drainage system that give new insight into life in ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 28, 2022

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Archaeologists Uncover Animal Bones And Ancient Roman Snack Foods Beneath The Colosseum

Archaeologists found exotic animal remains, seeds, and nuts in the Colosseum's drainage system that give new insight into life in ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey • November 28, 2022

Scientists Just Uncovered Fossils Of An Unknown Prehistoric Creature In A Welsh Sheep Field

These tiny marine fossils date back 460 million years, when an ocean covered the entirety of Wales.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 23, 2022

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Scientists Just Uncovered Fossils Of An Unknown Prehistoric Creature In A Welsh Sheep Field

These tiny marine fossils date back 460 million years, when an ocean covered the entirety of Wales.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 23, 2022

Oregon Parents Welcome Twins Born From Embryos Frozen 30 Years Ago, Setting A New World Record

Twins Lydia and Timothy Ridgeway were born on October 31, 2022 — but the embryos they were born from were frozen in April 1992.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 22, 2022

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Oregon Parents Welcome Twins Born From Embryos Frozen 30 Years Ago, Setting A New World Record

Twins Lydia and Timothy Ridgeway were born on October 31, 2022 — but the embryos they were born from were frozen in April 1992.

By Austin Harvey • November 22, 2022

British Angler Catches A 67-Pound Goldfish That May Be A World Record

Carrot the fish might be the largest goldfish ever caught.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 22, 2022

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British Angler Catches A 67-Pound Goldfish That May Be A World Record

Carrot the fish might be the largest goldfish ever caught.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 22, 2022