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This Humungous Fungus Is Three Times The Size Of A Blue Whale And 2,500-Years-Old

When first discovered, the Armillaria gallica mushroom was thought to be about 110 tons, but new research estimates that it actually weighs roughly four times that much— and is a millennium older.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 16, 2018

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This Humungous Fungus Is Three Times The Size Of A Blue Whale And 2,500-Years-Old

When first discovered, the Armillaria gallica mushroom was thought to be about 110 tons, but new research estimates that it actually weighs roughly four times that much— and is a millennium older.

By Caroline Redmond • October 16, 2018

A Massive Viking Ship Burial Was Just Discovered Via Radar In Norway

Experts report that such burials were meant for Viking royalty and that the ship itself was meant to act as a sort of coffin.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 16, 2018

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A Massive Viking Ship Burial Was Just Discovered Via Radar In Norway

Experts report that such burials were meant for Viking royalty and that the ship itself was meant to act as a sort of coffin.

By Bernadette Deron • October 16, 2018

Decaying Remains Of 11 Infants Found Hidden In The Ceiling Of A Funeral Home In Detroit

The remains were stored inside a cardboard box and multiple trash bags in a casket which was kept hidden inside a false ceiling between the funeral home's first and second floors.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 15, 2018

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Decaying Remains Of 11 Infants Found Hidden In The Ceiling Of A Funeral Home In Detroit

The remains were stored inside a cardboard box and multiple trash bags in a casket which was kept hidden inside a false ceiling between the funeral home's first and second floors.

By Caroline Redmond • October 15, 2018

Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

The Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 15, 2018

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Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

The Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • October 15, 2018

‘I Shot A Whole Family Of Baboons’: Trophy Hunting Wildlife Official Faces Pressure To Resign

Blake Fischer killed 14 animals, including a giraffe, leopard, and a family of baboons — and sent the photos to 100 friends and colleagues.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 15, 2018

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‘I Shot A Whole Family Of Baboons’: Trophy Hunting Wildlife Official Faces Pressure To Resign

Blake Fischer killed 14 animals, including a giraffe, leopard, and a family of baboons — and sent the photos to 100 friends and colleagues.

By Bernadette Deron • October 15, 2018

This Week In History News, Oct. 7 – 13

Girl pulls ancient sword from lake, researchers uncover identity of New York mystery mummy, lasers reveal hidden Maya structures.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 12, 2018

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This Week In History News, Oct. 7 – 13

Girl pulls ancient sword from lake, researchers uncover identity of New York mystery mummy, lasers reveal hidden Maya structures.

By All That's Interesting • October 12, 2018

A Medieval Knight Reenactor Died After Accidentally Impaling Himself With His Lance

“Something happened with that spear and he lost control of it or it turned, hit the ground, and as his horse was moving, the tip of it went into him.”

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 12, 2018

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A Medieval Knight Reenactor Died After Accidentally Impaling Himself With His Lance

“Something happened with that spear and he lost control of it or it turned, hit the ground, and as his horse was moving, the tip of it went into him.”

By Bernadette Deron • October 12, 2018

Who Needs Men? Two Female Mice Successfully Produce Healthy Offspring

The genetic editing and stem cell research used on these mice is a long way from being used on humans, and some critics are wondering if it ever should be.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 12, 2018

Science News

Who Needs Men? Two Female Mice Successfully Produce Healthy Offspring

The genetic editing and stem cell research used on these mice is a long way from being used on humans, and some critics are wondering if it ever should be.

By Caroline Redmond • October 12, 2018

A Moon Can Have Its Own Moon And The Internet Wants Them To Be Called Moonmoons

While moonmoon is the Internet's favorite title, other names like "submoon," "moonlet," and "moonito" have all been suggested.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 12, 2018

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A Moon Can Have Its Own Moon And The Internet Wants Them To Be Called Moonmoons

While moonmoon is the Internet's favorite title, other names like "submoon," "moonlet," and "moonito" have all been suggested.

By Caroline Redmond • October 12, 2018

Man ‘Pranks’ His Girlfriend By Selling Her On Ebay — And The Bids Reached $119,000

The couple was shocked to see their innocent prank quickly become a high-priced, international bidding war.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 11, 2018

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Man ‘Pranks’ His Girlfriend By Selling Her On Ebay — And The Bids Reached $119,000

The couple was shocked to see their innocent prank quickly become a high-priced, international bidding war.

By Bernadette Deron • October 11, 2018

Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 10, 2018

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Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • October 10, 2018