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Former North Korean Gymnast Defects By Vaulting Over Border Wall Into South Korea

After hiding out for 14 hours, the young man handed himself over to South Korean officials and requested asylum.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 2, 2020

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Former North Korean Gymnast Defects By Vaulting Over Border Wall Into South Korea

After hiding out for 14 hours, the young man handed himself over to South Korean officials and requested asylum.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 2, 2020

A Baby Was Just Born From An Embryo That Was Frozen 27 Years Ago

Molly Gibson's birth is believed to have set a world record for the oldest-known frozen embryo to result in a successful delivery.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 2, 2020

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A Baby Was Just Born From An Embryo That Was Frozen 27 Years Ago

Molly Gibson's birth is believed to have set a world record for the oldest-known frozen embryo to result in a successful delivery.

By Natasha Ishak • December 2, 2020

Nobody Knows Where This Giant Penis Statue Came From — Or Where It Went

"Every possible clue is being investigated — but so far there are none."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 1, 2020

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Nobody Knows Where This Giant Penis Statue Came From — Or Where It Went

"Every possible clue is being investigated — but so far there are none."

By Natasha Ishak • December 1, 2020

Archaeologists Found A 12,500-Year-Old ‘Sistine Chapel Of The Ancients’ In The Amazon Jungle

"Every turn you do, it's a new wall of paintings."

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 30, 2020

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Archaeologists Found A 12,500-Year-Old ‘Sistine Chapel Of The Ancients’ In The Amazon Jungle

"Every turn you do, it's a new wall of paintings."

By Marco Margaritoff • November 30, 2020

After Years Of Ridicule, The Village Of ‘Fucking’ Changes Its Name — To ‘Fugging’

The village's unintentionally profane name has brought unwanted attention to its population of 100 residents over the years.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 30, 2020

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After Years Of Ridicule, The Village Of ‘Fucking’ Changes Its Name — To ‘Fugging’

The village's unintentionally profane name has brought unwanted attention to its population of 100 residents over the years.

By Natasha Ishak • November 30, 2020

Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown in order to camouflage.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 25, 2020

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Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown in order to camouflage.

By Natasha Ishak • November 25, 2020

Somebody Put A 12-Foot Monolith In The Utah Desert And Nobody Knows Why

"That's been about the strangest thing that I've come across out there in all my years of flying."

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 24, 2020

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Somebody Put A 12-Foot Monolith In The Utah Desert And Nobody Knows Why

"That's been about the strangest thing that I've come across out there in all my years of flying."

By Marco Margaritoff • November 24, 2020

First Incident Of Cannibalism Among Adorable White-Faced Capuchins Recorded By Scientists

It was the first case of cannibalism among white-faced capuchin monkeys ever observed.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 24, 2020

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First Incident Of Cannibalism Among Adorable White-Faced Capuchins Recorded By Scientists

It was the first case of cannibalism among white-faced capuchin monkeys ever observed.

By Natasha Ishak • November 24, 2020

British Pianist Soothes Thailand’s Hungry Macaque Monkeys With His Music

Since the coronavirus pandemic brought tourism to a halt, Thailand's monkeys have been starving and aggressive.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 23, 2020

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British Pianist Soothes Thailand’s Hungry Macaque Monkeys With His Music

Since the coronavirus pandemic brought tourism to a halt, Thailand's monkeys have been starving and aggressive.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 23, 2020

This Week In History News, Nov. 15 – 21

Centuries-old Florida shipwreck uncovered, ancient Egyptian temple restored, World War I carrier pigeon message found.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 20, 2020

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This Week In History News, Nov. 15 – 21

Centuries-old Florida shipwreck uncovered, ancient Egyptian temple restored, World War I carrier pigeon message found.

By All That's Interesting • November 20, 2020