Scientists Accidentally Discovered Strange Creatures Under a Half Mile of Ice
(via Atlas Obscura) Researchers drilled through an Antarctic ice shelf to sample sediment. But they found animals that weren’t supposed
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Month: March 2021
10 Huge Facts About King Kong
(via Mental Floss) On March 2, 1933, a beast proudly dubbed “The Eighth Wonder of the World” made his grand
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Almost 1000 Young Women Just Became the First Female Eagle Scouts in Boy Scout History
(via Mental Floss) Since first announcing plans to accept girls into its programs back in 2017, the Boy Scouts of
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Porcelain Bowl Bought at Yard Sale for $35 Could Sell at Auction for $500,000
(via Smithsonian) The blue-and-white vessel is a rare Ming dynasty dish dated to the early 15th century
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10 of History’s Best Compliments
(via Mental Floss )Giving someone a memorable, cliché-free compliment is trickier than it sounds, but these famous figures managed to
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The Monumental Earthworks of Stan Herd
(via Amusing Planet) Since the late 1970s, American artist Stan Herd has been creating gigantic crop art — portraits and
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At This Portuguese Bakery, the Recipes Were Written by Nuns Centuries Ago
(via Atlas Obscura) The owner of Alcôa has devoted decades to recovering lost pastries.
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10 Man-Made Places Nature Decorated
(via Listverse) No one disputes that humans are capable of creating beautiful things. The Eiffel Tower. The Great Pyramid of
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