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44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 25, 2020

44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • June 25, 2020

NASA Renames Headquarters After ‘Hidden Figures’ Engineer Mary Jackson

In 1958, Mary Jackson fought against sexism and segregation to become a NASA Engineer, and her work helped send Americans into space.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 25, 2020

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NASA Renames Headquarters After ‘Hidden Figures’ Engineer Mary Jackson

In 1958, Mary Jackson fought against sexism and segregation to become a NASA Engineer, and her work helped send Americans into space.

By Natasha Ishak • June 25, 2020

Remains Of Warrior Buried 2,600 Years Ago Identified As A 12-Year-Old Girl

The young fighter was originally misidentified as male after she was first excavated in 1988. Now, modern scientific techniques have revealed her true identity as an Amazon warrior.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 17, 2020

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Remains Of Warrior Buried 2,600 Years Ago Identified As A 12-Year-Old Girl

The young fighter was originally misidentified as male after she was first excavated in 1988. Now, modern scientific techniques have revealed her true identity as an Amazon warrior.

By Natasha Ishak • June 17, 2020

Giant Squid The Length Of A Volkswagen Washes Up On A South African Beach

"Honestly, it looked like a majestic prehistoric animal."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 17, 2020

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Giant Squid The Length Of A Volkswagen Washes Up On A South African Beach

"Honestly, it looked like a majestic prehistoric animal."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 17, 2020

The Radioactive Cloud That Wafted Over Europe In 2017 Came From A Civilian Nuclear Reactor

Levels of radioactive isotopes recorded in Europe in 2017 were 100 times higher than after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 16, 2020

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The Radioactive Cloud That Wafted Over Europe In 2017 Came From A Civilian Nuclear Reactor

Levels of radioactive isotopes recorded in Europe in 2017 were 100 times higher than after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 16, 2020

India’s Lonar Lake Mysteriously Went From Deep Green To Reddish Pink Overnight

Algae, bacteria, and coronavirus lockdowns have all been cited as possible reasons why the Lonar Crater Lake turned pink.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 15, 2020

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India’s Lonar Lake Mysteriously Went From Deep Green To Reddish Pink Overnight

Algae, bacteria, and coronavirus lockdowns have all been cited as possible reasons why the Lonar Crater Lake turned pink.

By Natasha Ishak • June 15, 2020

13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Discovered In Pile Of Dirt Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 11, 2020

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13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Discovered In Pile Of Dirt Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region.

By Natasha Ishak • June 11, 2020

Porn Star Arrested For Manslaughter After A Man Died At His Psychedelic Toad Ritual

The unidentified man died after consuming a toxin naturally-produced by the Sonoran Desert toad known as 5-MeO-DMT.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 5, 2020

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Porn Star Arrested For Manslaughter After A Man Died At His Psychedelic Toad Ritual

The unidentified man died after consuming a toxin naturally-produced by the Sonoran Desert toad known as 5-MeO-DMT.

By Natasha Ishak • June 5, 2020

A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 4, 2020

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A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • June 4, 2020

Researchers Opened The Stomach Of This Perfectly-Preserved Dinosaur ‘Mummy’ To Find Its Last Meal

"We were shocked to see beautifully preserved and concentrated plant material."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 3, 2020

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Researchers Opened The Stomach Of This Perfectly-Preserved Dinosaur ‘Mummy’ To Find Its Last Meal

"We were shocked to see beautifully preserved and concentrated plant material."

By Natasha Ishak • June 3, 2020

Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Trigger ‘Ego Death’ That Could Be Used To Treat Depression, Study Says

A new study by Dutch scientists suggests that it could someday be possible to say goodbye to bad trips forever.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 1, 2020

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Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Trigger ‘Ego Death’ That Could Be Used To Treat Depression, Study Says

A new study by Dutch scientists suggests that it could someday be possible to say goodbye to bad trips forever.

By Natasha Ishak • June 1, 2020