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Archaeologists Find 25,000-Year-Old Mammoth Rib Pierced With An Arrow From Early Human Hunters

"We finally have a ‘smoking gun,’ the first direct evidence of how these animals were hunted."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 14, 2019

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Archaeologists Find 25,000-Year-Old Mammoth Rib Pierced With An Arrow From Early Human Hunters

"We finally have a ‘smoking gun,’ the first direct evidence of how these animals were hunted."

By Leah Silverman • January 14, 2019

This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 11

Million-dollar penny up for auction, Bronze Age prosthetic hand found, temple to pre-Aztec "Flay Lord" uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 11, 2019

This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 11

Million-dollar penny up for auction, Bronze Age prosthetic hand found, temple to pre-Aztec "Flay Lord" uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • January 11, 2019

7-Year-Old Wins ASPCA Award For Rescuing More Than 1,300 Dogs From High-Kill Shelters

"He's a born dog whisperer."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 11, 2019

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7-Year-Old Wins ASPCA Award For Rescuing More Than 1,300 Dogs From High-Kill Shelters

"He's a born dog whisperer."

By Leah Silverman • January 11, 2019

Extraterrestrial Mineral Harder Than Diamond Discovered In Israel

Prior to this discovery, the sapphire-like gemstone was known only to exist in outer space.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 11, 2019

Science News

Extraterrestrial Mineral Harder Than Diamond Discovered In Israel

Prior to this discovery, the sapphire-like gemstone was known only to exist in outer space.

By Leah Silverman • January 11, 2019

21 Pictures Of An Arizona Desert Snowstorm As A Winter Wonderland

A layer of crisp, powdery snow makes everything just a little more magical — especially when it's in a desert.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 11, 2019

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21 Pictures Of An Arizona Desert Snowstorm As A Winter Wonderland

A layer of crisp, powdery snow makes everything just a little more magical — especially when it's in a desert.

By Erin Kelly • January 11, 2019

$1 Million Penny Found In Young Boy’s Lunch Money Goes To Auction

16-year-old Don Lutes Jr. held on to his discovery for over 7 decades until his death this year. Now, the find is expected to fetch over $1 million.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 10, 2019

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$1 Million Penny Found In Young Boy’s Lunch Money Goes To Auction

16-year-old Don Lutes Jr. held on to his discovery for over 7 decades until his death this year. Now, the find is expected to fetch over $1 million.

By Leah Silverman • January 10, 2019

Woman In 14-Year Vegetative State Gives Birth, Male Caretakers Being Investigated

"Trust has been broken and severed completely."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 10, 2019

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Woman In 14-Year Vegetative State Gives Birth, Male Caretakers Being Investigated

"Trust has been broken and severed completely."

By Leah Silverman • January 10, 2019

Endangered Baby Whale Put Down After It Was Found Beached With A Plastic Bag In Its Throat

"What we put in the water can end up in the mouth of a whale."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 9, 2019

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Endangered Baby Whale Put Down After It Was Found Beached With A Plastic Bag In Its Throat

"What we put in the water can end up in the mouth of a whale."

By Leah Silverman • January 9, 2019

DNA Testing To Catch Ivory Poachers Reveals Sale Of Extinct Mammoth Tusks Instead

Conservationists in Edinburgh and Cambodia have discovered a startling loophole for illegal traders under pressure of ivory bans.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 9, 2019

Weird News

DNA Testing To Catch Ivory Poachers Reveals Sale Of Extinct Mammoth Tusks Instead

Conservationists in Edinburgh and Cambodia have discovered a startling loophole for illegal traders under pressure of ivory bans.

By Leah Silverman • January 9, 2019

Would-Be Mugger Destroyed By Female MMA Fighter Polyana Viana In Attempted Robbery

"I said I was going to call the police. He said, 'Call the police, then' because he was scared I was going to beat him up more."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 8, 2019

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Would-Be Mugger Destroyed By Female MMA Fighter Polyana Viana In Attempted Robbery

"I said I was going to call the police. He said, 'Call the police, then' because he was scared I was going to beat him up more."

By Leah Silverman • January 8, 2019

Social Worker Who Wore Duct-Taped Shoes Donates Nearly $11 Million To Charity Upon Death

"My gift is going to be bigger than their annual budget. It's going to blow them away."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 7, 2019

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Social Worker Who Wore Duct-Taped Shoes Donates Nearly $11 Million To Charity Upon Death

"My gift is going to be bigger than their annual budget. It's going to blow them away."

By Leah Silverman • January 7, 2019