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The Earliest History Of A Kiss Dates Back To Ancient Mesopotamia
Kissing is a display of affection with a deep history that can be traced back to ancient times. The act of romance was thought to have emerged by the late Bronze Age, but two Danish scientists have recently discovered that humans have been locking lips for far longer. Previously, it was believed that the earliest […] More
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She Had A Scarily Realistic Dream That A Man She Went On A Few Dates With Was Talking To Another Girl On A Dating App, And Then The Police Showed Up With A Warrant Out For His Arrest
Dreams often reflect what you feel and see while you’re awake, so it’s common for the experiences you had when you were conscious to show up at night in a distorted version of events when you’re asleep. TikToker Colette (@glencocopuff) has endured a lot of dating trauma throughout her life, and all that trauma ended […] More
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The Last Male Northern White Rhino Died Five Years Ago, But Researchers Believe Some Frozen Skin Can Save Them From Extinction
Five years ago, the last male northern white rhino died. With just two infertile females left, the future of the species is seemingly doomed. The frozen skin of dead northern white rhinos could provide the answer, saving the species from extinction. A new study has found that a stable population could be grown from the […] More
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An Excavation In France Revealed A Human Sacrifice Ritual Performed By Prehistoric People For Over 2,000 Years That Involved Strangulation
For at least 2,000 years, prehistoric people practiced a particularly violent form of human sacrificial rituals. Evidence of the tradition was unearthed during an excavation of a Neolithic burial in France. The tomb was discovered in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, a Middle Neolithic gathering site located in Rhône Valley. Researchers from the French Research Institute on East Asia […] More
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Over 300 Years After This Ship Sank, Its Riches Have An Estimated Worth Of $20 Billion Dollars And Are Still Sitting At The Bottom Of The Sea
During the War of Spanish Succession in 1708, the British navy sunk the San José, a majestic Spanish galleon that held a crew of around 600 men and had a substantial fortune on board. It is believed that the ship had been hauling a cargo of valuable treasures, including 200 tons of gold, silver, and […] More
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“Toygers,” Or Toy Tigers, Are The Perfect Domestic Cat Breed For People Who Really Want A Feline Friend That Resembles The Big And Powerful Wild Cat
Tigers are fascinating creatures with their beautiful, majestic stripes and powerful, fearsome roar. It would be cool to have one as a pet, but of course, that is not at all advisable. Wild animals simply don’t belong with humans. If you really want a feline that resembles the big wildcat, opt for the toyger or […] More
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In The 1800s, Vampire Panic Was Real, And This Young Woman Was Accused Of Being One After People Dug Up Her Grave And Found Her Well-Preserved
These days, vampires are mostly thought of as works of fiction. But back in the 1800s, the fanged creature was considered very real. People believed that vampires were making everyone fall ill and then draining the blood from their bodies. They didn’t know that the real cause of all the deaths was tuberculosis, which included […] More
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A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Fortress Was Recently Uncovered In Germany During A Construction Project, Confirming The Long-Held Belief That A Roman Fort Once Stood As Its Town Center
For over 140 years, residents of Aachen, a city in western Germany, believed that an imposing Roman fortress once stood in the center of their town. Now, their suspicions have been confirmed, thanks to recent excavations that uncovered the ruins of a 1,700-year-old Roman fortress. A team of archaeologists came across the structure ahead of […] More
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She Ruined A First Date With A Guy By Rescuing Two Abandoned Puppies From The Side Of The Road And Causing Him To Get Covered In Fleas
There is a stark difference between a bad date for a woman and a bad date for a man. If you ask a woman what her worst date was, she’ll probably tell you a story that scares the living daylights out of you. Ask a man about his worst date, and he’ll share something that […] More
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You Can Create Your Very Own Enchanting Fairy Garden With Just A Container, Your Favorite Flowers, And Some Whimsical Accessories: Here’s How
Whether you’re looking for a creative new hobby to provide an outlet for stress or a whimsical addition to your garden that’s sure to be a talking point, you don’t have to be a believer in folklore to design an enchanting fairy garden. Fairy gardens are miniature decorative gardens with a theme that tells a […] More
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This Island In Japan Is Home To Hundreds Of Cats, Significantly Outnumbering The Island’s Population Of Only Six Humans
If you are a cat person through and through, I’m sure you’ll find this slice of heaven on earth worth visiting. On Aoshima Island, hundreds of cats prowl the area, earning it the title of “Cat Island.” Currently, Aoshima is home to only six humans, so they’re greatly outnumbered by all the feline residents. In […] More
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Scientists Strongly Suspect This Is What Wiped Out The Aztec Civilization
Once upon a time, the Aztec civilization thrived in central Mexico. But in 1545, people started coming down with headaches and high fevers. They even experienced bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth. After three or four days of these scary symptoms, death would follow. In just five years, around 15 million people were obliterated […] More
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Archaeologists In Slovakia Discovered A Lost Medieval Settlement Dating Back To Between The Eleventh And Thirteen Centuries, As Well As The Remains Of An Older Settlement From The Late Roman Era
On the site of a future industrial park in Slovakia, archaeologists came across a lost medieval settlement and Roman-era remains. The discoveries were made near the town of Rimavská Sobota, which is located in the southern part of the central European nation. The excavations were led by Eva Fottová from the Archaeological Institute of the […] More
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These Are The Five Best Underrated European Destinations, Offering Just As Much Charm And Beauty Without So Many Tourists
As warmer weather approaches, so does the time for trips to Europe. Get prepared to see endless pictures of people posing in front of Paris’s Eiffel Tower or eating tapas in the heart of Barcelona. While cities like London, Paris, Rome, and Barcelona are capitals of culture, many of their less popular but equally charming […] More
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The Box Jellyfish May Not Have A Brain, But A Study Has Shown This Tiny, Translucent Creature Still Has The Ability To Learn From Past Experiences
The box jellyfish swims in the warm waters of the Caribbean, searching for small crustaceans to eat while carefully avoiding the roots of mangroves, which could easily cause damage to their soft bodies. The tiny, translucent creatures are about the size of a grape, and they do not have brains, yet they are capable of […] More
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Researchers In Peru Recently Discovered A Series Of Ancient Rock Art That May Have Been Carved By People Who Were Hallucinating After Consuming Plants With Mind-Altering Qualities
Carved on the face of Peruvian rocks was a series of ancient drawings that may have been created by people who were hallucinating while consuming plants with mind-altering qualities. Researchers discovered the rock art in Toro Muerto, which is located in a Peruvian desert gorge known as the Majes River Valley. Around 2,600 volcanic boulders […] More
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If You’re Looking For Something New To Try For Dinner Tonight, Check Out This Recipe For Garlic Parm Chicken Kabobs
Kabobs are the king of family meals. They’re quick to make and can easily serve a crowd of hungry kids. All you need is a protein and maybe some fresh produce to add on if you’re not going to have vegetables on the side. TikToker Edie-Marie (@therealediemarie) is showing you how to make garlic parmesan chicken […] More
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Sacrificial Victims Were Painted Blue By The Mayans Before Being Thrown Into A Sinkhole
Between the third and 10th centuries, the Maya civilization flourished across Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. At a sacred site called Chichén Itzá, sacrificial victims were painted blue and thrown into a sinkhole. The blue hue is considered one of the greatest achievements of the Maya culture. The bright color is known as “Maya blue.” Among the […] More
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Spider Webs Capture DNA From The Surrounding Environment, Which Can Be Used To Learn More About Wildlife
The silken webs that spiders weave are meant to capture flies and other insects. But it turns out their webs can also trap tiny bits of DNA from the surrounding environment, which can be used to measure biodiversity and learn more about wildlife. In a groundbreaking study, scientists analyzed 49 spiderwebs collected from a woodland […] More
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Human Interference Led To The Extinction Of The Dodo Bird By 1690, But Now, A Genetic Engineering Company Is Working To Revive This Bird Species And Return It To Its Original Habitat
The Dodo is an iconic character that appears in Lewis Carroll’s fictional novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Since the children’s book is a work of fiction, perhaps you may have thought that the dodo bird itself was also spun from the imagination of a creative writer. And you wouldn’t be alone. Even during the nineteenth […] More
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She Ditched A Sketchy Guy Who Tried To Spike Her Drink On A Date And Went Out With A New Man Six Months Later, Only For Him To End Up Saving The Life Of The Original Guy While They Were Out Grabbing Burgers
When TikToker Stephanie Felton (@stephelton) was single and still in the dating scene, she met a guy at a bar. Their date wasn’t going very well. At one point, she excused herself to go to the restroom. Once she returned, the bartender gave her a strange look and took her drink away, subtly hinting to […] More