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Something was wrong with the local felines … and soon humans would get sick too.
10 Intriguing Facts About Joseph Lister
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English School Caretaker Discovers Medieval Coin Hoard Buried in Playground
The 128 silver coins date from the 15th and 16th centuries, and are together worth nearly $15,000.
Over Time, Couples Develop the Same Tastes—But That Doesn't Mean They're Happier
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Could Aliens Ever Spot Earth?
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Egyptian Archaeologists Discover 3500-Year-Old Tomb of Goldsmith to the Pharaohs
His tomb holds multiple mummies.
What Is Gluten?
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The World's First VR Brain Surgery Is Here
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Eyewitness testimony is notorious for its inaccuracy, but letting witnesses rest before bringing them in front of a lineup could help reduce mistakes.
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9 Essential Facts About Saturn
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Construction Workers in Michigan Discover Remains of a Mastodon Skeleton
"A find like this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
African Wild Dogs Cast a Vote by Sneezing
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Why Are There So Many People in India and China?
The two nations have actually grown at about the same rate, population-wise, as the rest of the world.
How to Make Slime With Glue
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The sun is currently showing some impressive spots, so dig up those eclipse glasses and look up.
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Sunken City in the Mediterranean
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Would Dumping Trash Into Volcanoes Solve Our Global Waste Problem?
The short answer: Probably not.
10 Surprising Facts about Alexander Graham Bell
The telephone was invented for love.
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Bad behavior spreads between people like cold germs, according to research.
How Poop Makes the World Go 'Round
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The U.S. had its chance to convert in the 1970s.