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Phony Dr. John Brinkley Healed People With Goat Testicles — And Made $12 Million Doing It

In 1923, Dr. John Brinkley broadcast that he had found a cure-all for impotence and insanity alike in goat testicles — until it was discovered that he was, in fact, a quack.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 26, 2018

Phony Dr. John Brinkley Healed People With Goat Testicles — And Made $12 Million Doing It

In 1923, Dr. John Brinkley broadcast that he had found a cure-all for impotence and insanity alike in goat testicles — until it was discovered that he was, in fact, a quack.

By Mark Oliver • November 26, 2018

Deep-Sea Fisherman Pulls Up ‘Smiling’ Worm That Turns Its Face Inside Out [VIDEO]

Over 500 millions years, these types of creatures have evolved into 10,000 species and we keep finding stranger and stranger new ones.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 26, 2018

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Deep-Sea Fisherman Pulls Up ‘Smiling’ Worm That Turns Its Face Inside Out [VIDEO]

Over 500 millions years, these types of creatures have evolved into 10,000 species and we keep finding stranger and stranger new ones.

By Bernadette Deron • November 26, 2018

Archaeologists Have Just Discovered An Ancient Trojan City In Greece

This is the first evidence ever discovered that proves the lost city of Tenea truly existed beyond ancient myth and text.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 21, 2018

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Archaeologists Have Just Discovered An Ancient Trojan City In Greece

This is the first evidence ever discovered that proves the lost city of Tenea truly existed beyond ancient myth and text.

By Bernadette Deron • November 21, 2018

An Ancient Roman Erotic Fresco Painting Has Just Been Uncovered In Pompeii

The erotic work is not an uncommon find, but this particular depiction of the Greek myth "Leda and the Swan" has unique elements to it.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 21, 2018

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An Ancient Roman Erotic Fresco Painting Has Just Been Uncovered In Pompeii

The erotic work is not an uncommon find, but this particular depiction of the Greek myth "Leda and the Swan" has unique elements to it.

By Bernadette Deron • November 21, 2018

Here’s The Scientific Reason Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall

We marvel the world over at this beautiful yearly phenomenon, but why it happens in the first place is not so pretty.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 20, 2018

Here’s The Scientific Reason Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall

We marvel the world over at this beautiful yearly phenomenon, but why it happens in the first place is not so pretty.

By Bernadette Deron • November 20, 2018

A Dead Whale Filled With Plastic Products In Its Stomach Washed Up In Indonesia

Approximately 13 pounds of plastic waste was found in the whale's stomach and likely contributed to the animal's death.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 20, 2018

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A Dead Whale Filled With Plastic Products In Its Stomach Washed Up In Indonesia

Approximately 13 pounds of plastic waste was found in the whale's stomach and likely contributed to the animal's death.

By Bernadette Deron • November 20, 2018

Mufasa, A Rare White Lion In South Africa, Is In Danger Of Being Auctioned Off To Trophy Hunters

The South African government wants to auction off a white lion named Mufasa because they deem him worthless to everyone but trophy hunters.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 19, 2018

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Mufasa, A Rare White Lion In South Africa, Is In Danger Of Being Auctioned Off To Trophy Hunters

The South African government wants to auction off a white lion named Mufasa because they deem him worthless to everyone but trophy hunters.

By Bernadette Deron • November 19, 2018

Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 16, 2018

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Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron • November 16, 2018

A Signed Photo Of Hitler Embracing A Little Jewish Girl Just Sold For Over $11,000

"Research shows that even early on, Hitler became aware of the girl's Jewish heritage but chose to ignore it."

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 15, 2018

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A Signed Photo Of Hitler Embracing A Little Jewish Girl Just Sold For Over $11,000

"Research shows that even early on, Hitler became aware of the girl's Jewish heritage but chose to ignore it."

By Bernadette Deron • November 15, 2018

25 Jupiter Pictures That Capture The Chaotic Beauty Of Our Solar System’s Largest Planet

These stunning Jupiter pictures, captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft, show the hidden beauty that lurks within the planet's chaotic storms.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 14, 2018

25 Jupiter Pictures That Capture The Chaotic Beauty Of Our Solar System’s Largest Planet

These stunning Jupiter pictures, captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft, show the hidden beauty that lurks within the planet's chaotic storms.

By Caroline Redmond • November 14, 2018

Inmates In California Are Fighting Wildfires For $1 Per Hour

In a 24-hour window, inmates won't earn more than $26 for an entire day's work and are likely not to become firefighters after their release.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 13, 2018

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Inmates In California Are Fighting Wildfires For $1 Per Hour

In a 24-hour window, inmates won't earn more than $26 for an entire day's work and are likely not to become firefighters after their release.

By Bernadette Deron • November 13, 2018