Animals That Have Been Considered Sacred Throughout History
Since prehistoric times, animals have been endowed with godly attributes by civilizations. Here are animals seen as kin, tricksters, or gods of the afterlife.
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Stories By Jillian Oliver
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The Puzzling Object That Emerged On Daytona Beach
In December 2022, a mysterious object surfaced in Daytona Beach, Florida, following two powerful hurricanes that swept through the region. Here's the story.
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The Southern Tradition That Has Its Origins In African Spirituality
There are those who view modern America as a melting pot, a place where numerous cultures and societies have come together and shared their traditions.
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Could Life Exist In Extraterrestrial Caves?
Scientists made significant strides toward teasing out the secrets of thousands of possible extraterrestrial caves identified in the solar system.
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The Mayan City That Used A Modern Form Of City Planning
It can be hard to look at the thick Mayan jungles and picture a once bustling civilization. But they were, and one even used a modern form of city planning.
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Humans Cooked Their Food Earlier Than Previously Thought
The study of human origins continues to expand as researchers in various fields of endeavor uncover new evidence of actions and activities previously unknown.
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Chimpanzees May Have Their Own Version Of Show And Tell
Part of the fascination of the study of animal behavior -- animals other than humans, anyway -- is that research continues to discover common traits.
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The Weird Science Behind The Hunt For Cryptids
All manner of phenomena can have an impact on human belief, whether it's cold, hard, fact, the word of a trusted friend, or a myth that just won't die.
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The Controversial Civil Rights Figure Cicely Tyson Was Related To
Actress Cicely Tyson, who recently passed away, was related to an important and controversial civil rights figure named Louis Farrakhan.
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The Study That Sheds Doubt On The Clovis First Theory
The Clovis First theory holds that America's first settlers took an ice-free corridor to reach the landmass. A new study sheds some doubt on this theory.
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Why Doomscrolling Is Bad For You, According To Science
No news might be good news, but recent studies indicate that that's not what drives us online: It's seeking out and consuming bad news -- doomscrolling.
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Russian Troops Stole The Body Of Catherine The Great's Lover From His Tomb In Ukraine
In 2022, Russian troops ventured into the white marble grave inside St. Catherine's Cathedral and seized the remains of Prince Grigory Aleksandrovich Potemkin.
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Details About Jeffrey Epstein's Infamous Little Black Book
Not long before his death, Jeffrey Epstein's infamous "black book" gained media attention for containing a wealth of names of powerful figures.
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The Differences And Similarities Between Egyptian Mummies And South American Mummies
There are a handful of differences and similarities between Egyptian mummies and South American mummies. Let's take a look at some of the most prominent.
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The Unsolved 1979 Murder Of Mona Lisa Two Eagle
In 1979, Mona Lisa Two Eagle of the Rosebud Sioux tribe was murdered. Her case is one of many unsolved cases regarding missing or murdered Indigenous women.
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The Unbelievable 7,000-Year-Old Indigenous Australian Story That Scientists Proved Is Accurate
The childhood game of telephone amply demonstrates how oral communication can be unreliable for transmitting information -- except among indigenous Australians.
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The Ancient 2,700-Year-Old Carvings In Iraq That Have Survived ISIS Attacks
These 2,700-year-old carvings in Iraq survived ISIS bombings and still remain today. Here's the story behind the ancient carvings.
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How Andrew Crosse Went From An Amateur Scientist To Victor Frankenstein
Scientist Andrew Crosse may have been the inspiration for Victor Frankenstein, and "Frankenstein" author Mary Shelley once attended one of his lectures.
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This Once-Believed Extinct Plant Was Found In A Hawaiian Crater
A plant once believed to be extinct was found in a Hawaiian crater in 2021. This is the story of the Delissea plant's resurgence in Hawaii.
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Say Hello To Fiona, The Pregnant Ichthyosaur Fossil From Over 100 Million Years Ago
Fiona is the name of a pregnant ichthyosaur fossil dating back over 100 million years. This is how it was uncovered and what it may mean for science.
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The Strange Time Blood Rain Fell From The Sky In India
It was like something out of a fantasy involving an ancient curse: On July 25, 2001, Kerala, India's rains pooled across the city in a blood-red hue.
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What Were The Only Human Remains Recovered From The La Brea Tar Pits?
The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles have been the subject of curious tourists as well as research scientists for decades, excavating relics of the distant past.
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Why A Group Of Black Psychiatrists Wanted Racism Defined As A Mental Disorder
Claiming a new mental illness, in general, incites debate, but this is especially true with an issue as politically barbed as racial prejudice.
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The Disturbing Way 3 Murdered Children Were Found By Their Parents
When a couple trusted a friend to watch their three small children, they came home to find them murdered -- their bodies left in a horrifyingly disturbing way.
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The Heaviest Recorded Neutron Star Is Heavier Than You Think
Gaze into a clear night sky, and the pinpricks of light are dazzling, even awe-inspiring. Research tells us they are far more than twinkles in the darkness.
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How Many Years Will It Take For The Pacific Ocean To Disappear?
Earth as we know it today isn't locked in place, as the continents shift position ever so gradually, leading to supercontinents. What about the oceans?
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Angela Lansbury's Acting Career Began Following A Great Tragedy
Angela Lansbury's career in acting spanned eight decades; she was cast in her first film in 1943. But acting for Lansbury actually began as a way of coping.
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