Saving Coral Cities with Sunken Ships, Subways, and Statues
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Saving Coral Cities with Sunken Ships, Subways, and Statues

When it comes to coral reef restoration, the word “upcycle” has a whole new meaning!

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Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?
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Mysteries of “The Eye”: Could Argentina’s Unusual Island Have Occurred Naturally?

Theories abound about the island’s origins, from UFO activity to religious miracles and more.

The Tomb Of Tutankhamen And The “Curse Of The Pharaohs”
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Engrid Barnett

The Tomb Of Tutankhamen And The “Curse Of The Pharaohs”

On November 22nd, 1922, Howard Carter and a team of archaeologists uncovered steps hidden in debris near the entrance of a tomb in Thebes, Egypt.

Japanese Culture Easter Eggs in Animal Crossing
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Engrid Barnett

Japanese Culture Easter Eggs in Animal Crossing

From child-eaters to kidnappers, strange folkloric creatures abound.

Science Says No, Your Urine is Not Sterile
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Colton Kruse

Science Says No, Your Urine is Not Sterile

No part of your body is germ free.

The Tropical Plant That Thrives on Shrew Poo
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Noelle Talmon

The Tropical Plant That Thrives on Shrew Poo

These particular pitcher plants get between 57 and 100 percent of their nitrogen from shrew feces!

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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Before Simon Cowell became a music mogul, he worked as a runner on the set of "The Shining."

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!

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