The Last Of Us' Evolving Fungi Isn't So Far Fetched
The TV adaptation of the hit video game "The Last Of Us" has taken viewers by storm, but it's also made us concerned about the real fungi on which it's based.
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The Real Reason Why Cats Purr And Other Feline Facts
Cats' standoffish nature and refusal to participate in behavioral studies means that we know surprisingly little about what's going on inside a kitty's mind.
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Everyday Animals That Were Terrifyingly Big In Prehistoric Times
These terrifyingly huge prehistoric animals are smaller today, but back then they would have eaten you for breakfast.
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Animals Poised To Take Over The World
Humanity is in a prime position to be toppled and replaced by another creature who simply wants it more.
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Animals That Made Headlines Overnight
Animals have a special penchant for stardom, sometimes capturing fans overnight. Here are some of the animals that have made headlines around the world.
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Animals That Have Gone Extinct In The Past Decade
Extinction doesn't just apply to the distant past, species are still declared extinct each year. Here are animals that have gone extinct in the past decade.
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The 2003 Monkeypox Outbreak Explained
In 2003, the United States experienced an outbreak of a small-pox-like disease endemic to Africa called monkeypox. Let's take a look at what happened.
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Animals That Almost No One Has Ever Seen
Some animals just don't want to be bothered by humans. Here are animals almost no one has ever seen.
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Emmanuel Nwude Used A Fake Airport Plan To Make $242 Million
Scammers are becoming more clever in the way they scheme their victims. Here is how Emmanuel Nwude used a plan for a fake airport plan to steal millions.
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Animals With Human-Like Characteristics
Whether it's physical attributes or behavioral characteristics, here are a bunch of animals with human-like characteristics.
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Why The Haitian Revolution Inspired So Many Rebellions
The Haitian Revolution not only led to independence, but it set off a ripple effect of uprisings by enslaved people across the Caribbean and South America.
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This Is How Jeff Bezos' Ex MacKenzie Scott Has Donated $12 Billion
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has held true to her promise to give away much of the $46.7 billion she was worth at the time of her divorce.
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Moyenne Island: The Strange Story Of The World's Smallest National Park
Moyenne Island is the world's smallest national park thanks to one man. Here is the strange story of Brendon Grisham who dedicated his life to the island.
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The Crazy-True Story Of The Rebellion That Inspired The Racial Slave Codes Of 1705
Bacon's Rebellion is considered one of the main events that ushered in racial enslavement in the American colonies and later the U.S.
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National Park Mysteries That Will Keep You Up At Night
When you enjoy the great outdoors courtesy of your closest national park, be warned: these are the national park mysteries that will keep you up at night.
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Animals That Would Have Gone Extinct Without Zoos
Zoos all over the world are working tirelessly to save endangered animals. Here's are some species that have only survived because of the intervention of zoos.
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The Lost Oceans Of Mars
Mars is known as a desolate and dusty place, but research suggests it may have once held water. Here's the story of the lost oceans of Mars.
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Loudest Animals In The World
Anyone who shares a home with a pet knows that things can get pretty loud. But house pets hardly compare to these animals, which are the loudest in the world.
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The Environmentalist Origins Of The Phrase 'Don't Mess With Texas'
Texas is known for its various nicknames and slogans. But "Don't Mess with Texas" is perhaps the most beloved catchphrase among state natives.
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The Time Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan Performed On Letterman With A Black Eye
The band's guest spot on "Letterman" was their first appearance on network TV, but this career breakthrough was overshadowed by the events of the night before.
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How Did Screaming Trees Get Their Name?
The band Screaming Trees lost a second member within less than a year in 2023. Here's how the group got its name.
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What Is The 'Trillion-Dollar Coin'?
In order to circumvent the massive debt caused by raising the debt ceiling, the idea has been floated of minting a trillion-dollar coin. Here's what that is.
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The Disturbing Story Of Gigi Jordan, A Pharma Millionaire Who Killed Her 8-Year-Old Son
The disturbing story of Gigi Jordan - a Belgian pharma millionaire who killed her 8-year-old autistic son.
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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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Jeff Beck's Bizarre $10 Million Insurance Policy Explained
When a rather common accident could have cost him his livelihood, Jeff Beck took drastic action in the form of an unorthodox insurance policy.
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How One Man's Heart Attack Could Have Cost Wilt Chamberlain Millions
The heart attack of Wilt Chamberlain's dear friend and mentor affected him emotionally, and may have even cost him millions of dollars.
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How Ken Block Turned A $10K Loan From His Parents Into A $1 Billion Business
Some may not realize that acclaimed rally car driver and online celebrity Ken Block had personal and professional interests beyond the action sports industry.
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