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New Research Suggests Suffering The Loss Of Various Loved Ones May Accelerate Biological Aging
New research suggests that suffering the loss of multiple loved ones can cause biological clocks to tick faster, potentially leading to the earlier onset of age-related health issues. According to a study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, people who had lost two or more close family members showed signs of accelerated biological […] More
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In 1990, A Wedding In Detroit Was Faked As An Iconic Sting Operation, Helping Police Capture Perps Guilty Of Drug Dealing
Over three decades ago, a couple named Daniel Brown and Debbie Leno were married in a small wedding ceremony in Shiawasse County. However, those weren’t the couple’s real names, and they weren’t actually a couple. The wedding was a sting operation set up by police to catch suspects guilty of dealing drugs. It was 1990 […] More
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Men Are Motivated To Grow Beards Because The Facial Hair Signals A Higher Social Status, According To A New Study
For some men, facial hair is a defining feature. Depending on your views of facial hair, it can make a man look either ruggedly handsome or scruffy and untidy. But why exactly do some men grow beards in the first place? It turns out that beards have a purpose other than serving as a personal […] More
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Sacred Egyptian Baboon Bones Were Studied To Understand What Their Living Conditions Were Like
To ancient Egyptians, baboons were sacred as they were considered to be associated with Thoth and Babi, the moon and sun deities. Thoth was also known as the god of wisdom, writing, and magic. And after their deaths, baboons were glorified as mummies. The ancient Egyptians practiced the act of mummification to preserve the bodies […] More
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Chicken Alfredo Just His Differently When It’s Made From Scratch, And Here’s How You Can Do It
Chicken Alfredo just hits differently when it’s made from scratch. TikToker Kristina (@keepingitkristina) has a Chicken Alfredo recipe where she makes it just like that. You’ll be hooked after the first time you make it. There’s no store-bought sauce anywhere near here! In a bowl, add one and a half teaspoons of garlic powder, a […] More
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Ancient Humans In Argentina May Have Survived By Eating Giant Armadillos About 20,000 Years Ago, Suggests A New Fossil Find
Around 20,000 years ago, ancient humans in what is now Argentina may have survived by eating giant armadillos. The bones of a glyptodont, a giant, extinct creature that was a relative of the armadillo, were found in the Pampean region of Argentina. The fossil remains are among some of the oldest examples of humans interacting […] More
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Sharks Off The Coast Of Brazil Have Tested Positive For Cocaine, Marking The First Time This Substance Has Ever Been Found In Free-Range Sharks
Off the coast of Brazil, sharks have tested positive for cocaine. It is the first time that the substance has been identified in free-ranging sharks. So, how did these sharks get access to the drug? Cocaine can enter the ocean through sewage discharge from humans who use the substance, as well as the illegal laboratories […] More
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New Research Suggests The Length Of Earth’s Days Are Increasing, And Our Planet’s Spin Will Become More Wobbly, All Due To Climate Change
Thanks to human-caused climate change, the length of Earth’s days is getting increasingly longer, and the spin of our planet will become more wobbly in the future, according to new studies. Although these changes will be undetectable to us at first, they could have serious impacts on the future of humanity. They could alter Earth’s […] More
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She Says She Found A Vial Of Human Blood And A Can Of Beans Inside Her Clothing Order From A Popular Online Fashion Retailer
A TikToker named Anna (@anna_200.1) posted a now-viral video about finding a “vial of human blood” and a can of beans when she opened her package from Shein. She had purchased some dresses from the online fashion retailer, and the additional items in her order were alarming. So, she reached out to Shein and the […] More
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Adjusting Your Cat’s Activity And Stress Levels At Home May Get Them To Stop Scratching Your Furniture, According To A New Study
If you’re a cat owner, you know that scratched-up furniture can be a common problem with feline pets. Even though scratching is a natural instinct for cats, it’s frustrating to see torn couches and cushions ripped to shreds in your home. A team of researchers from Turkey, Portugal, and France have investigated the factors that […] More
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A Roman Circus That Held Horse-Drawn Chariot Races Was Discovered In Northern Spain
In northern Spain, a large Roman venue known as a circus that held horse-drawn chariot races was discovered by researchers. During aerial investigations at Iruña-Veleia, an ancient Roman city located in the Álava province of the Basque Autonomous Community, the circus’s outline was detected. The circus is about 920 feet long by 235 feet wide. […] More
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This Startup Created Animal-Free Butter Made From Carbon Dioxide
A startup based in California called Savor has created an animal-free butter from carbon dioxide. It might be a hard sell for people who love their dairy products, but it’s supposed to taste just like real butter. The reason that humans tend to prefer animal products over plant-based alternatives is due to their fat content. […] More
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Beneath The Waters Of The Nile River, A Collection Of Ancient Egyptian Artwork Was Found
Below the waters of the Nile River, a collection of ancient Egyptian artwork was identified. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt, a team of Egyptian and French archaeologists found the artworks between the “Low” and “High” Aswan dams in the river. The city of Aswan is located on the east bank […] More
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An Ancient Prince’s Tomb Featuring A Chariot Was Discovered In Italy, Along With Over 150 Other Artifacts
In Italy, an ancient prince’s tomb featuring a chariot was unearthed among more than 150 artifacts. The tomb was discovered in the Corinaldo Necropolis, which is located in the Ancona province in the central Italian Marche region. The necropolis dates back to the seventh century B.C. and is associated with an ancient Italic people called […] More
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In 1841, The Head Of A Notorious Serial Killer From Portugal Was Preserved In A Glass Jar At The University Of Lisbon For Scientific Study, Where It Still Sits Today
At the University of Lisbon, a well-preserved human head in a glass jar sits up on a shelf, where it can easily be observed by anyone who happens to enter the anatomical theater. But whose head is it? The head belongs to Diogo Alves, who is known for being the first serial killer in Portugal […] More
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New Research Suggests That Young-Onset Dementia Occurring In People Under 65 Is More Common Than Previously Believed
Dementia is usually associated with older, gray-haired individuals who are often confused and struggle to recall memories. However, a new study from Finland has found that young-onset dementia, occurring in people under the age of 65, is more common than previously believed. Over a period of 12 years, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, […] More
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In 1913, Victorian Women Destroyed Artwork Deemed Oppressive As A Radical Act Of Protest Against Gender Inequality
During the Victorian era, a wave of feminist activism swept across Europe. Women challenged the status quo, demanding more rights and equal opportunities. As part of this movement, some Victorian women turned to radical acts of protest, such as defacing artwork that could be deemed oppressive. On April 3, 1913, three suffragettes—Annie Briggs, Evelyn Manesta, […] More
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New CDC Regulations And Some Airlines Banning Dogs On Flights To The U.S. Have Left Military Families Stationed Overseas Struggling To Transport Their Dogs Back Home
Due to new regulations by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) taking effect on August 1, many military families stationed overseas are struggling to find ways to transport their dogs back to the United States. The new rules, along with some airlines, are banning dogs on flights headed to the U.S. To […] More
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A High-Tech Study Of The Mona Lisa Has Revealed A Drawing Hidden Beneath The Painting’s Surface
Over the course of 15 years, experts have conducted a high-tech study of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, revealing a hidden drawing beneath the surface of the painting. The drawing was discovered by scientist Pascal Cotte. In 2004, Cotte began to uncover the painting’s secrets when the Louvre allowed him to take photographic scans of […] More
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The Centuries-Old Walls Of A Roman Palace That Once Housed Dozens Of Popes For Hundreds Of Years Were Recently Uncovered In The Piazza San Giovanni
Sometime between the 4th and 14th centuries, a Roman palace housed dozens of popes for hundreds of years. It existed long before the Vatican. Recently, its centuries-old walls were uncovered during infrastructural work in the current Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano prior to the Catholic Holy Year, or Jubilee, in 2025. “This is an extraordinarily […] More
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A German Man Who Received A Stem Cell Transplant For Leukemia Has Become The Seventh Person Essentially Cured Of HIV
After receiving a stem cell transplant for leukemia nearly a decade ago, a German man has become the seventh person to have been essentially cured of HIV. Only six other people have achieved this medical milestone in the more than 40 years since the start of the AIDS epidemic. The 60-year-old man, who has remained […] More