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The Breathing Hole of the Earth, Found in South Dakota
The Uncharted Territory of South Dakota
A chill wind blows through the entrance of Wind Cave, the air pressure above ground a gentle push against the earth’s lungs. Below, a …
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Beadnet dress: A 4,500-year-old ancient Egyptian funeral 'gown' that was in vogue during the Old Kingdom
Unraveling the Threads of Time: A 4,500-Year-Old Beadnet Dress from Ancient Egypt
In the sweltering heat of the Egyptian desert, a team of archaeologists unearthed a stunning relic …
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Quiz: How Fast Can You Guess the Disney Movie From Three Emojis?
Disney’s Universal Language: The Rise of Emoji Movie Guessing
As the sun set over Tokyo’s bustling streets, 25-year-old office worker Yui Nakamura hunched over her …
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What happened to the Minoan civilization?
The Lost City of Knossos
Deep beneath the sun-kissed hills of Crete, a labyrinthine metropolis lies shrouded in mystery. The ruins of Knossos, the fabled capital of the Minoan …
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Why Baby Names Tend to Become Popular Again Every 100 Years
The Cycle of Fashion, One Century at a Time
From Ava to Atticus, and from Ada to Ezra, the trend of reviving vintage baby names has left many scratching their heads. Why do names …
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The Real Reason You Keep Seeing Angel Number 888
The Persistence of 888
As you go about your daily routine, a peculiar pattern begins to emerge. Everywhere you look, the digits 888 seem to be staring back at you. On license …
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'This generation's moment': How the Artemis missions will reframe humanity's relationship with the moon
A New Era of Lunar Exploration
As the world watches, NASA’s Artemis missions inch closer to returning humans to the moon’s surface for the first time in nearly half a …
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Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA
A Legacy of Enigma
As the Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth bearing the enigmatic image of a crucified figure, lay shrouded in mystery for centuries, its authenticity has been a …
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What Does “Mogging” Mean? The Internet Slang Term, Explained
The Rise of “Mogging”: Unpacking the Internet’s Latest Obsession
As I scrolled through my social media feeds, I couldn’t help but notice the proliferation …
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Antarctica hides huge caches of gold, silver, copper and iron. As the ice melts, countries may race to harvest them.
Frozen Fortunes
As the Antarctic ice sheet continues to shrink at an unprecedented rate, the frozen continent’s hidden riches are becoming increasingly accessible. Beneath …