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Priceless Van Gogh Painting Stolen From Museum During COVID-19 Shutdown

"I am extremely pissed off that this happened," the museum's director said candidly at a press conference announcing the burglary.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 31, 2020

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Priceless Van Gogh Painting Stolen From Museum During COVID-19 Shutdown

"I am extremely pissed off that this happened," the museum's director said candidly at a press conference announcing the burglary.

By Natasha Ishak • March 31, 2020

Poisonous Coronavirus ‘Cure’ Touted On Social Media Kills Hundreds In Iran

The deadly rumors mutated from a tabloid story about people who cured themselves with a homemade remedy of whiskey and honey.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 30, 2020

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Poisonous Coronavirus ‘Cure’ Touted On Social Media Kills Hundreds In Iran

The deadly rumors mutated from a tabloid story about people who cured themselves with a homemade remedy of whiskey and honey.

By Natasha Ishak • March 30, 2020

This Week In History News, Mar. 22 – 28

Unexploded Vietnam War bombs found, gigantic saber-toothed tiger skull unearthed, worm-like ancestor of all life on Earth uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 27, 2020

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This Week In History News, Mar. 22 – 28

Unexploded Vietnam War bombs found, gigantic saber-toothed tiger skull unearthed, worm-like ancestor of all life on Earth uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • March 27, 2020

Black Belt Florida Woman Breaks Boyfriend’s Nose For Refusing Sex, Coughs ‘Coronavirus’ On EMTs

When medics arrived at the scene to offer assistance, the woman coughed on them while screaming that she had the coronavirus.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 27, 2020

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Black Belt Florida Woman Breaks Boyfriend’s Nose For Refusing Sex, Coughs ‘Coronavirus’ On EMTs

When medics arrived at the scene to offer assistance, the woman coughed on them while screaming that she had the coronavirus.

By Natasha Ishak • March 27, 2020

Supermarket Trashes $35,000 Worth Of Food After ‘Very Twisted’ Coughing Prank

The suspect deliberately coughed her way through the supermarket's aisles, possibly contaminating the store's fresh produce, meats, and bakery items.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 26, 2020

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Supermarket Trashes $35,000 Worth Of Food After ‘Very Twisted’ Coughing Prank

The suspect deliberately coughed her way through the supermarket's aisles, possibly contaminating the store's fresh produce, meats, and bakery items.

By Natasha Ishak • March 26, 2020

Gertrud Steinl, The Last German Honored For Saving Jews, Dies At 97

Gertrud Steinl was honored in Israel and Germany for saving the life of a young Jewish woman during World War II.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 25, 2020

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Gertrud Steinl, The Last German Honored For Saving Jews, Dies At 97

Gertrud Steinl was honored in Israel and Germany for saving the life of a young Jewish woman during World War II.

By Natasha Ishak • March 25, 2020

Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2020

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Researchers Identify Matilda McCrear As The Last Survivor Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade

Last year, Sally "Redoshi" Smith was identified as the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. New research reveals Matilda McCrear lived three years longer — and led an extraordinary life.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2020

Roman ‘Toy Dogs’ Existed 2,000 Years Before Our Tiny Chihuahuas

A new study of canine remains found in Spain suggests that pet "toy dogs" date back to ancient Rome.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 24, 2020

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Roman ‘Toy Dogs’ Existed 2,000 Years Before Our Tiny Chihuahuas

A new study of canine remains found in Spain suggests that pet "toy dogs" date back to ancient Rome.

By Natasha Ishak • March 24, 2020

‘Ancestor Of All Animals’ Discovered In 555-Million-Year-Old Australian Fossils

"This is what evolutionary biologists predicted. It’s really exciting that what we have found lines up so neatly with their prediction."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 24, 2020

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‘Ancestor Of All Animals’ Discovered In 555-Million-Year-Old Australian Fossils

"This is what evolutionary biologists predicted. It’s really exciting that what we have found lines up so neatly with their prediction."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 24, 2020

Scientists Find That Vampire Bats ‘French Kiss’ With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds

Besides grooming, vampire bats form stronger social bonds by sharing what researchers describe as 'French kisses' with mouths full of animal blood.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 23, 2020

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Scientists Find That Vampire Bats ‘French Kiss’ With Mouthfuls Of Blood To Deepen Social Bonds

Besides grooming, vampire bats form stronger social bonds by sharing what researchers describe as 'French kisses' with mouths full of animal blood.

By Natasha Ishak • March 23, 2020

‘Indiana Jones Of The Art World’ Recovers Stolen 15th-Century Manuscript Of Persian Poetry By Hafez

"To find copies of the Divan of great quality…is rare enough, but this is also signed by a famous calligrapher with beautiful quality illumination, and dedicated to a key figure in the Persian and Islamic arts of the book."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 23, 2020

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‘Indiana Jones Of The Art World’ Recovers Stolen 15th-Century Manuscript Of Persian Poetry By Hafez

"To find copies of the Divan of great quality…is rare enough, but this is also signed by a famous calligrapher with beautiful quality illumination, and dedicated to a key figure in the Persian and Islamic arts of the book."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 23, 2020