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The Sahara Desert Has Flooded For The First Time In Nearly Half A Century

Over a two-day period in September 2024, parts of the Sahara Desert received nearly eight inches of rain, leading to flash floods and significant changes to the sandy landscape.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 17, 2024

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The Sahara Desert Has Flooded For The First Time In Nearly Half A Century

Over a two-day period in September 2024, parts of the Sahara Desert received nearly eight inches of rain, leading to flash floods and significant changes to the sandy landscape.

By Amber Morgan • October 17, 2024

The Oldest-Known Archaeological Evidence Of Cat Kneading Was Just Uncovered In Jerusalem

A 1,200-year-old clay jug showed marks left by a cat, which had seemingly kneaded the pottery while it was drying before it was fired.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 16, 2024

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The Oldest-Known Archaeological Evidence Of Cat Kneading Was Just Uncovered In Jerusalem

A 1,200-year-old clay jug showed marks left by a cat, which had seemingly kneaded the pottery while it was drying before it was fired.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 16, 2024

44 Haunting Photos Of Abandoned Schools That Will Send A Chill Down Your Spine

From decaying classrooms to dilapidated auditoriums, these abandoned schools from Chernobyl to Detroit are ghostly shells of their former selves.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 15, 2024

44 Haunting Photos Of Abandoned Schools That Will Send A Chill Down Your Spine

From decaying classrooms to dilapidated auditoriums, these abandoned schools from Chernobyl to Detroit are ghostly shells of their former selves.

By Amber Morgan • October 15, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 13, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • October 13, 2024

What Is The Hottest Place On Earth? 11 Scorching Locations That Have Recorded The World’s Highest Temperatures

From Death Valley to Mitribah, Kuwait to Kebili, Tunisia, discover the hottest places on Earth that have registered blistering temperatures as high as 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 9, 2024

What Is The Hottest Place On Earth? 11 Scorching Locations That Have Recorded The World’s Highest Temperatures

From Death Valley to Mitribah, Kuwait to Kebili, Tunisia, discover the hottest places on Earth that have registered blistering temperatures as high as 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 9, 2024

The Fearsome Stories Of 11 Roman Gladiators Who Rose To Fame In And Out Of The Arena

Whether they faced men on the battlefield or wild animals in the arena, these gladiators were the most celebrated fighters in the history of ancient Rome.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 8, 2024

The Fearsome Stories Of 11 Roman Gladiators Who Rose To Fame In And Out Of The Arena

Whether they faced men on the battlefield or wild animals in the arena, these gladiators were the most celebrated fighters in the history of ancient Rome.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 8, 2024

Inside The Enduring Legend Of The Jackalope — And The Bizarre History Behind It

Ever since the 19th century, explorers and cowboys in the American West have reported sightings of rabbits with horns or antlers sprouting from their heads — but are jackalopes actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 7, 2024

Inside The Enduring Legend Of The Jackalope — And The Bizarre History Behind It

Ever since the 19th century, explorers and cowboys in the American West have reported sightings of rabbits with horns or antlers sprouting from their heads — but are jackalopes actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • October 7, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 26, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 26, 2024

An A.I.-Powered Survey Of Peru’s Deserts Just Identified 303 More Nazca Line Drawings

The newly-discovered drawings include a decapitated head, a llama, and even a knife-wielding orca.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 25, 2024

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An A.I.-Powered Survey Of Peru’s Deserts Just Identified 303 More Nazca Line Drawings

The newly-discovered drawings include a decapitated head, a llama, and even a knife-wielding orca.

By Amber Morgan • September 25, 2024

New Research Uncovers Evidence Of Clerical Errors And Pension Fraud Behind Blue Zones’ Longevity Claims

The new study found that longevity claims in blue zones, or regions famous for long lifespans, are largely based on clerical errors and pension fraud.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 19, 2024

New Research Uncovers Evidence Of Clerical Errors And Pension Fraud Behind Blue Zones’ Longevity Claims

The new study found that longevity claims in blue zones, or regions famous for long lifespans, are largely based on clerical errors and pension fraud.

By Amber Morgan • September 19, 2024