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One Of The Last Survivors Of The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Leads Call For Reparations

Nearly 100 years after the tragedy, survivors and descendants of victims have not received any compensation for their suffering.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 2, 2020

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One Of The Last Survivors Of The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Leads Call For Reparations

Nearly 100 years after the tragedy, survivors and descendants of victims have not received any compensation for their suffering.

By Natasha Ishak • September 2, 2020

Rare New Guinea Singing Dogs Reappear In The Wild After Being ‘Extinct’ For 50 Years

Now that researchers have discovered this remarkable dog species isn't extinct, they plan to breed them to make sure they don't disappear for good.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 1, 2020

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Rare New Guinea Singing Dogs Reappear In The Wild After Being ‘Extinct’ For 50 Years

Now that researchers have discovered this remarkable dog species isn't extinct, they plan to breed them to make sure they don't disappear for good.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 1, 2020

This Rembrandt Painting Was Deemed A Fake — But Now Experts Say It Could Be Real

Analysis of the tree rings in the wood panel show that Head of a Bearded Man was done on wood from the same tree as another important Rembrandt work.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 1, 2020

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This Rembrandt Painting Was Deemed A Fake — But Now Experts Say It Could Be Real

Analysis of the tree rings in the wood panel show that Head of a Bearded Man was done on wood from the same tree as another important Rembrandt work.

By Natasha Ishak • September 1, 2020

Louisiana Officials Voted To Keep This Confederate Monument — Then Hurricane Laura Destroyed It

Though Lake Charles officials voted in favor of keeping the 105-year-old Confederate monument, the Category 4 storm ripped it from its pedestal.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 31, 2020

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Louisiana Officials Voted To Keep This Confederate Monument — Then Hurricane Laura Destroyed It

Though Lake Charles officials voted in favor of keeping the 105-year-old Confederate monument, the Category 4 storm ripped it from its pedestal.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 31, 2020

Toronto Residents Try To Save Oak Tree That’s Older Than Canada

When French explorers first set up trading posts near Lake Ontario, this tree was already a sapling.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 31, 2020

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Toronto Residents Try To Save Oak Tree That’s Older Than Canada

When French explorers first set up trading posts near Lake Ontario, this tree was already a sapling.

By Natasha Ishak • August 31, 2020

This Week In History News, Aug. 23 – 29

Turkish Viking settlement unearthed, history's first known signature discovered, 12-foot prehistoric reptile found in the stomach of an even bigger predator.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 28, 2020

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This Week In History News, Aug. 23 – 29

Turkish Viking settlement unearthed, history's first known signature discovered, 12-foot prehistoric reptile found in the stomach of an even bigger predator.

By All That's Interesting • August 28, 2020

Scientists Found A Shark Without Skin Or Teeth Miraculously Thriving In The Mediterranean Sea

As far as researchers can tell, this is the first time a skinless and toothless shark was found surviving in the wild.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 27, 2020

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Scientists Found A Shark Without Skin Or Teeth Miraculously Thriving In The Mediterranean Sea

As far as researchers can tell, this is the first time a skinless and toothless shark was found surviving in the wild.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 27, 2020

Stressed Elephants Will Be Medicated With Marijuana At Warsaw Zoo

The novel treatment program has yet to begin, but early trials on one of the elephants suggests that they like it.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 27, 2020

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Stressed Elephants Will Be Medicated With Marijuana At Warsaw Zoo

The novel treatment program has yet to begin, but early trials on one of the elephants suggests that they like it.

By Natasha Ishak • August 27, 2020

Police Seize $200,000 Cash And Hallucinogenic Mushrooms From California’s Zide Door Church

Authorities raided the Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants and seized $200,000 in cash and its stash of pot and psilocybin.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 26, 2020

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Police Seize $200,000 Cash And Hallucinogenic Mushrooms From California’s Zide Door Church

Authorities raided the Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants and seized $200,000 in cash and its stash of pot and psilocybin.

By Natasha Ishak • August 26, 2020

Deep-Space Radio Signal That Repeats Every 157 Days Just Returned — Right On Schedule

The signal emanates from a galaxy three billion light-years away for 90 days before going silent for 67 days.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 26, 2020

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Deep-Space Radio Signal That Repeats Every 157 Days Just Returned — Right On Schedule

The signal emanates from a galaxy three billion light-years away for 90 days before going silent for 67 days.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 26, 2020

Japanese Burial Ground With Over 1,500 Bodies Dating Back To The Edo Period Unearthed In Osaka

The forgotten burial ground was discovered at a redevelopment site where four skyscrapers are slated to be built.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 25, 2020

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Japanese Burial Ground With Over 1,500 Bodies Dating Back To The Edo Period Unearthed In Osaka

The forgotten burial ground was discovered at a redevelopment site where four skyscrapers are slated to be built.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 25, 2020