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30-Year-Old Doorstop Turns Out To Be Meteorite Valued At $100,000

A Michigan family had been using the 22-pound rock as a doorstop for the last 30 years when it occurred to them to bring it to the local university for analysis.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 5, 2018

Science News

30-Year-Old Doorstop Turns Out To Be Meteorite Valued At $100,000

A Michigan family had been using the 22-pound rock as a doorstop for the last 30 years when it occurred to them to bring it to the local university for analysis.

By Leah Silverman • October 5, 2018

259 People Worldwide Have Died While Taking Selfies, Study Says

The study scoured news articles over a six-year period and discovered that hundreds of people died while attempting to take the perfect selfie. These don't even include those selfie-related deaths that didn't make it to the news cycle.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 4, 2018

Weird News

259 People Worldwide Have Died While Taking Selfies, Study Says

The study scoured news articles over a six-year period and discovered that hundreds of people died while attempting to take the perfect selfie. These don't even include those selfie-related deaths that didn't make it to the news cycle.

By Caroline Redmond • October 4, 2018

Mystery Of Shockingly Well-Preserved Mummy Found In New York City Finally Solved

Construction workers thought that they had unearthed the body of a recent murder victim, but a closer look revealed a much longer history for the mysterious mummy.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 3, 2018

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Mystery Of Shockingly Well-Preserved Mummy Found In New York City Finally Solved

Construction workers thought that they had unearthed the body of a recent murder victim, but a closer look revealed a much longer history for the mysterious mummy.

By Caroline Redmond • October 3, 2018

French Police Capture Infamous Gangster After Spectacular Helicopter Prison Break

He used Hollywood gangster films to inspire his robberies — and subsequent prison breaks.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 3, 2018

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French Police Capture Infamous Gangster After Spectacular Helicopter Prison Break

He used Hollywood gangster films to inspire his robberies — and subsequent prison breaks.

By Bernadette Deron • October 3, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 23 – 29

Jesus' possible use of cannabis oil, the mystery of "art's most scandalous vagina," and an unearthed medieval board game.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 28, 2018

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This Week In History News, Sept. 23 – 29

Jesus' possible use of cannabis oil, the mystery of "art's most scandalous vagina," and an unearthed medieval board game.

By All That's Interesting • September 28, 2018

‘Cannibal Couple’ Accused Of Eating Up To 30 People In Russia

Authorities have reason to believe that the couple murdered and feasted on the victims, as evidenced by pictures taken on the suspect's cellphone.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 28, 2018

Weird News

‘Cannibal Couple’ Accused Of Eating Up To 30 People In Russia

Authorities have reason to believe that the couple murdered and feasted on the victims, as evidenced by pictures taken on the suspect's cellphone.

By Bernadette Deron • September 28, 2018

Seal Slaps A Kayaker With An Octopus — But Had A Good Reason For Doing It [VIDEO]

Although the kayaker may not have done anything to deserve the hit, there's a simple explanation as to why it happened.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 27, 2018

Weird News

Seal Slaps A Kayaker With An Octopus — But Had A Good Reason For Doing It [VIDEO]

Although the kayaker may not have done anything to deserve the hit, there's a simple explanation as to why it happened.

By Bernadette Deron • September 27, 2018

Mountain Goats Addicted To Human Urine To Be Evacuated Or Shot At Olympic National Park

The species is not native to the area, but since their introduction to Olympic National Park, have become dangerously addicted to human sweat and urine.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 27, 2018

Weird News

Mountain Goats Addicted To Human Urine To Be Evacuated Or Shot At Olympic National Park

The species is not native to the area, but since their introduction to Olympic National Park, have become dangerously addicted to human sweat and urine.

By Caroline Redmond • September 27, 2018

Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 26, 2018

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Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • September 26, 2018

Kazakhstan Set To Chemically Castrate First Of 2,000 Convicted Pedophiles

The controversial new punishment's goal is to reduce the sexual urges of the sex offenders, thus reducing their chances of committing another sex-related crime.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 26, 2018

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Kazakhstan Set To Chemically Castrate First Of 2,000 Convicted Pedophiles

The controversial new punishment's goal is to reduce the sexual urges of the sex offenders, thus reducing their chances of committing another sex-related crime.

By Caroline Redmond • September 26, 2018