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California Man Defends His Home From Wildfire With Cans Of Bud Light

Still rebuilding after another fire destroyed his house years ago, California resident Chad Little risked his life to defend his property — armed only with a 30-pack of Bud Light.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 25, 2020

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California Man Defends His Home From Wildfire With Cans Of Bud Light

Still rebuilding after another fire destroyed his house years ago, California resident Chad Little risked his life to defend his property — armed only with a 30-pack of Bud Light.

By Natasha Ishak • August 25, 2020

12-Foot Reptile Found In The Stomach Of A 240-Million-Year-Old ‘Megapredator’ Unearthed In China

Little did this gigantic 15-foot marine dinosaur realize that its last meal would become the oldest known direct evidence of megapredation ever found.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 24, 2020

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12-Foot Reptile Found In The Stomach Of A 240-Million-Year-Old ‘Megapredator’ Unearthed In China

Little did this gigantic 15-foot marine dinosaur realize that its last meal would become the oldest known direct evidence of megapredation ever found.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 24, 2020

Ancient Egyptians Violently Sacrificed Kittens And Cobras Before Mummifying Them

Using the latest technology, scientists "digitally unwrapped" 2,000-year-old animal mummies from ancient Egypt and determined their causes of death.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 24, 2020

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Ancient Egyptians Violently Sacrificed Kittens And Cobras Before Mummifying Them

Using the latest technology, scientists "digitally unwrapped" 2,000-year-old animal mummies from ancient Egypt and determined their causes of death.

By Natasha Ishak • August 24, 2020

This Week In History News, Aug. 16 – 22

Tudor mansion's hidden trove of artifacts uncovered, new findings at Hitler's secret headquarters revealed, woolly rhino remains found inside mummified Ice Age puppy.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 21, 2020

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This Week In History News, Aug. 16 – 22

Tudor mansion's hidden trove of artifacts uncovered, new findings at Hitler's secret headquarters revealed, woolly rhino remains found inside mummified Ice Age puppy.

By All That's Interesting • August 21, 2020

Biologists Found A Supergiant ‘Sea Cockroach’ And Named It After Darth Vader

Not only is it 30 times larger than other isopod species, but it's also the first new giant isopod species found in over a decade.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 20, 2020

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Biologists Found A Supergiant ‘Sea Cockroach’ And Named It After Darth Vader

Not only is it 30 times larger than other isopod species, but it's also the first new giant isopod species found in over a decade.

By Natasha Ishak • August 20, 2020

Previously Unseen Footage Discovered Of Amelia Earhart Before Her Record-Breaking Transatlantic Flight

The mystery of Earhart's disappearance remains haunting over 80 years later, but this newly uncovered clip shows the pioneering pilot in her prime.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 20, 2020

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Previously Unseen Footage Discovered Of Amelia Earhart Before Her Record-Breaking Transatlantic Flight

The mystery of Earhart's disappearance remains haunting over 80 years later, but this newly uncovered clip shows the pioneering pilot in her prime.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 20, 2020

This 5,000-Year-Old Sumerian Beer Receipt Features History’s First Known Signature

The tablet was made in about 3100 B.C. in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Uruk in modern-day Iraq.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 19, 2020

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This 5,000-Year-Old Sumerian Beer Receipt Features History’s First Known Signature

The tablet was made in about 3100 B.C. in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Uruk in modern-day Iraq.

By Natasha Ishak • August 19, 2020

Chocolate Snows On Swiss Town Following Glitch At Local Lindt Factory

A ventilation problem in the section of the factory that creates "cocoa nibs" combined with strong morning winds made for the perfect storm.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 19, 2020

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Chocolate Snows On Swiss Town Following Glitch At Local Lindt Factory

A ventilation problem in the section of the factory that creates "cocoa nibs" combined with strong morning winds made for the perfect storm.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 19, 2020

How The Nightmare Tongue-Eating Louse Parasite Replaces A Fish’s Tongue

The tongue-eating louse is the only known parasite that can functionally replace a host's organ.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 18, 2020

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How The Nightmare Tongue-Eating Louse Parasite Replaces A Fish’s Tongue

The tongue-eating louse is the only known parasite that can functionally replace a host's organ.

By Natasha Ishak • August 18, 2020

Researchers Find The Remains Of What Could Be One Of The World’s Last Woolly Rhinos In The Stomach Of An Ice Age Puppy

The wolf-dog hybrid was dated at 14,000 years old — and woolly rhinos are believed to have gone extinct around the same time.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 18, 2020

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Researchers Find The Remains Of What Could Be One Of The World’s Last Woolly Rhinos In The Stomach Of An Ice Age Puppy

The wolf-dog hybrid was dated at 14,000 years old — and woolly rhinos are believed to have gone extinct around the same time.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 18, 2020

Telescope At Arecibo Observatory Searching For Intelligent Life Mysteriously Damaged Overnight

In the dead of night, an auxiliary cable meant to last another 15 years inexplicably snapped. The incident created a 100-foot gash in the dish — halting the search for extraterrestrial life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 17, 2020

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Telescope At Arecibo Observatory Searching For Intelligent Life Mysteriously Damaged Overnight

In the dead of night, an auxiliary cable meant to last another 15 years inexplicably snapped. The incident created a 100-foot gash in the dish — halting the search for extraterrestrial life.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 17, 2020