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Mammoths Topped Menu For First Humans In North America During Ice Age
The first humans who spread across North America during the last Ice Age put mammoths at the top of their menu, according to scientists who secured the first direct evidence of the diet of these ancient people.
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Mysterious 4,000-Year-Old Fishing Canals Unearthed In Belize
The research used 26 radiocarbon dates from test excavation sites in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS) the largest inland wetland in Belize.
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Canada Man Spots Suspicious Pit On Google Maps, Experts Say It Could Be Meteorite Impact Crater
Experts now believe the suspicious pit may be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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Footprints Dating Back To Over 20,000 Years Found In New Mexico
Humans trod the landscape of North America thousands of years earlier than previously thought, according to new research that confirms antiquity of fossilized footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico using two further dating approaches.
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"First Of Its Kind" Fossil Shows Humans, Dogs Lived In Central America In 10,000 BC
The fossil of a jaw bone could prove that domesticated dogs lived in Central America as far back as 12,000 years ago, according to a study by Latin American scientists.
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Did Humans Settle In North America Before Ice Age End? Ancient Footprints Show...
Footprints dating back 23,000 years have been discovered in the United States, suggesting humans settled North America long before the end of the last Ice Age, research published Thursday showed.
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"Now Tamil Echoing In US": PM's Praise In Chennai After Row Over Hindi
Tamil language echoes across America, PM Modi claimed in Chennai today, adding to references to the nation's linguistic diversity made in the past week, which included quoting from an ancient Tamil poet at the United Nations General Assembly
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Bizarre Ancient Creature Mystified Darwin; Now We Finally Know What It Was
Its nose, unlike that of most mammals, was right between the eyes, like an elephant's trunk. It weighed about as much as a horse. Its neck is long, leading scientists to believe that this strange creature discovered almost two centuries ago in South America could be an oversized llama.
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Guava Leaves for Hair Growth: How to Use This Ancient Beauty Remedy
Guava leaves are as great as the fruit, which is credited for being a powerhouse of nutrients and is widely popular too. Just like the fruit, the leaves too contain vitamin B and C, which help boost collagen activity required for hair growth.
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The Real Reason America Controls Its Nukes With Ancient Floppy Disks
It's hard to believe these magnetic, 8-inch data storage devices are what's propping up the most fearsome weapons humanity has ever created.
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The Weekend Chill: Captain America Civil War, Battleborn, and More
A horror show with Eva Green is better than ever, a comic about 140 random people and other things to enjoy this weekend.
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Brazil Receives Olympic Flame for 2016 Rio Games
After a six-day trek across Greece, the Olympic flame was lit last Thursday by the sun's rays at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia.
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Olympics: Flame Lit For Troubled 2016 Rio Games
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and Rio organisers sought to rally support for their cause as the flame was kindled in the 2,600 year-old Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia.
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Gluten-Free Amaranth: Why is it a Superfood?
It's worth learning about this forgotten super grain that is highly nutritious and perfect for anyone looking to eat smart and healthy. Amaranth is an ancient plant that originated in South America and is now enjoyed all over the world. It's reasonably...
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Mammoths Topped Menu For First Humans In North America During Ice Age
The first humans who spread across North America during the last Ice Age put mammoths at the top of their menu, according to scientists who secured the first direct evidence of the diet of these ancient people.
-
Mysterious 4,000-Year-Old Fishing Canals Unearthed In Belize
The research used 26 radiocarbon dates from test excavation sites in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS) the largest inland wetland in Belize.
-
Canada Man Spots Suspicious Pit On Google Maps, Experts Say It Could Be Meteorite Impact Crater
Experts now believe the suspicious pit may be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.
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Study Reveals Ultra-Low Velocity Zones May Be More Common in Earth's Mantle Than Previously Thought
A new study published in AGU Advances has unveiled intriguing findings about ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) in Earth's mantle, suggesting these mysterious features might be more widespread than previously thought.ULVZs, which are known to dramatically slow seismic waves by up to 50%, have long been associated with volcanic hotspots such as Hawaii...
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Footprints Dating Back To Over 20,000 Years Found In New Mexico
Humans trod the landscape of North America thousands of years earlier than previously thought, according to new research that confirms antiquity of fossilized footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico using two further dating approaches.
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"First Of Its Kind" Fossil Shows Humans, Dogs Lived In Central America In 10,000 BC
The fossil of a jaw bone could prove that domesticated dogs lived in Central America as far back as 12,000 years ago, according to a study by Latin American scientists.
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Did Humans Settle In North America Before Ice Age End? Ancient Footprints Show...
Footprints dating back 23,000 years have been discovered in the United States, suggesting humans settled North America long before the end of the last Ice Age, research published Thursday showed.
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"Now Tamil Echoing In US": PM's Praise In Chennai After Row Over Hindi
Tamil language echoes across America, PM Modi claimed in Chennai today, adding to references to the nation's linguistic diversity made in the past week, which included quoting from an ancient Tamil poet at the United Nations General Assembly
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Bizarre Ancient Creature Mystified Darwin; Now We Finally Know What It Was
Its nose, unlike that of most mammals, was right between the eyes, like an elephant's trunk. It weighed about as much as a horse. Its neck is long, leading scientists to believe that this strange creature discovered almost two centuries ago in South America could be an oversized llama.
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Guava Leaves for Hair Growth: How to Use This Ancient Beauty Remedy
Guava leaves are as great as the fruit, which is credited for being a powerhouse of nutrients and is widely popular too. Just like the fruit, the leaves too contain vitamin B and C, which help boost collagen activity required for hair growth.
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The Real Reason America Controls Its Nukes With Ancient Floppy Disks
It's hard to believe these magnetic, 8-inch data storage devices are what's propping up the most fearsome weapons humanity has ever created.
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The Weekend Chill: Captain America Civil War, Battleborn, and More
A horror show with Eva Green is better than ever, a comic about 140 random people and other things to enjoy this weekend.
-
Brazil Receives Olympic Flame for 2016 Rio Games
After a six-day trek across Greece, the Olympic flame was lit last Thursday by the sun's rays at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia.
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Olympics: Flame Lit For Troubled 2016 Rio Games
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and Rio organisers sought to rally support for their cause as the flame was kindled in the 2,600 year-old Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia.
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Gluten-Free Amaranth: Why is it a Superfood?
It's worth learning about this forgotten super grain that is highly nutritious and perfect for anyone looking to eat smart and healthy. Amaranth is an ancient plant that originated in South America and is now enjoyed all over the world. It's reasonably...
