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dinosaurs

New 200-Million-Year-Old Species of Marine Reptile Found From Dinosaur Era

In Britain.
June 14, 2016
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australia

The First Mammal to Ever Go Extinct from Climate Change

It was a rodent.
June 14, 2016
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india

India's Trying to Predict Monsoons with a $60 Million Supercomputer

They are very hard to see coming.
June 13, 2016
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lgbtq

A Guide to Memorials and Vigils for the Orlando Massacre

Around the world, landmarks have turned rainbow.
June 13, 2016
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crime and punishment

The Farmer Who Sold Millions in Fake Organic Seeds Is Now Headed to Prison

Organic seeds are lucrative.
June 10, 2016
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news

Vandals Destroy 8,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Art in Australia

Stop doing this.
June 10, 2016
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science

They've Finally Named 4 New Elements

One for a city, another for a state, a third for a country, and a fourth for a living scientist.
June 9, 2016
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china

China's Plans for a Huge 'Space Station' Nearly 2 Miles Underwater

For research.
June 9, 2016
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canada

The Ashen Remains of a Canadian Boomtown After a Massive Wildfire

Residents are just beginning to return.
June 8, 2016
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trees

Tree from Minecraft Found to Be the Tallest in the Tropics

One guy climbed it with a tape measure.
June 8, 2016
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money

Israel Finds 22 Pounds of Ancient Coins, Artifacts in Norwegian Diplomat's Car

He was arrested.
June 7, 2016
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oceans

Electric Eels Revealed to Make Leaping Attacks, Confirming 200-Year-Old Legend

They are sneakier than you thought.
June 7, 2016
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pigs

Scientists Are Trying to Grow Human Organs Inside of Pigs

Welcome to the future.
June 6, 2016
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wales

Stonehenge Was Probably Built in Wales and Moved 160 Miles

It may have been a tomb first.
June 6, 2016
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outsider architecture

Ohio's Famed 7-Story Basket Building Might Be Doomed

Tough times for the big basket business.
June 6, 2016
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zoos

Extremely Rare Giant Panda Cub Born in 'True Miracle'

This doesn't happen very often.
June 3, 2016
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floods

The Louvre is Closing as Flood Waters Threaten Paris

It's not looking good.
June 2, 2016
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africa

Massive Trove of Fossils Discovered by Road Crew in South Africa

It's nearly 360 million years old.
June 2, 2016
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knives

A Dagger Found in King Tut's Wrappings Was Forged from a Meteorite

Looks like a good knife.
June 1, 2016
Gastro Obscura
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australia

Check Out This Terrifying and Bleeding New Tomato

Be careful.
June 1, 2016
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china

The Extra-Wide, Pink Parking Spots for Women in China

Sexist wonder?
May 31, 2016
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canada

Someone Violently Stole This Solid Gold, Diamond-Encrusted Maltese Eagle

It's worth around $5 million.
May 31, 2016
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snakes

A Previously Undiscovered Boa Constrictor Has Been Found

It's silver.
May 27, 2016
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space exploration

Meet the Father of Modern Space Art

Chesley Bonestell knew what he was doing.
May 27, 2016