A Record Amount of Mammoth Bones Was Unearthed in Siberia
(via Atlas Obscura) This past summer, paleontologists from Siberia’s Tomsk State University took a pilgrimage to Mamontovoye Village, armed with
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Month: October 2016
Why the Human Lifespan Ends at 122
(via Gizmodo) The oldest human to have ever lived died at the age of 122—and that was nearly 20 years
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Why the Hallmark Card Company Owns Thousands of Priceless Artworks
(via Atlas Obscura) Most Americans don’t realize that the massively successful greeting card company has its own museum-quality art collection,
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The Smallest Piece of Private Property in New York City
(via Amusing Planet) At the southwest corner of Christopher Street and Seventh Avenue, in front of the entrance to the
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How Many Fish Are in the Sea?
(via The Atlantic) Counting fish is a daunting but essential task in protecting aquatic ecosystems—and now artificial intelligence, autonomous submarines,
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World’s Largest Dinosaur Footprint Found In Mongolian Desert
(via Popular Mechanics) A team of Japanese and Mongolian paleontologists have discovered the largest dinosaur footprint ever found in the
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The Trans-Siberian Railway reshaped world history
(via Vox) The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of the most impressive engineering feats in modern history. Begun in 1891 and
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How a Tiny New Zealand Town Became the Global Center of Sheep
(via Atlas Obscura) To understand why Te Kuiti, New Zealand, a town of just 4,500 persons deserves this title one
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The oldest computer (not) on Earth
(via Muckrock) The Voyager mission began in 1977 with the launches of Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. The probes flew
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How America Got its Time Zones
(via Jstor.com) In Boston, the winter brings sunsets as early as 4 pm, irritating residents who barely see the sun
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Here’s How Much It Would Cost to Live on the Moon for a Year
(via Wendover Productions) We’ve been to the moon. We’ve played golf on it. We might go back for a visit
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Roller Skating Is Back, and It’s Got Moxie
(via Great Big Story) These aren’t your average skate tricks. Michelle Steilen and the women of Moxi Roller Skates are
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