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snakes

A Previously Undiscovered Boa Constrictor Has Been Found

It's silver.
Erik Shilling May 27, 2016
Do not be tempted by this photogenic grey seal.
news

No More Seal Selfies, Says NOAA

Enough is enough.
Cara Giaimo May 27, 2016
news

Found: Bacteria Resistant to the Drug of Last Resort

Sigh.
Sarah Laskow May 27, 2016
animals

A Bunch of Stoned Sheep Might Have Rampaged Through This Village

Reefer madness.
Erik Shilling May 26, 2016
tombs

Archaeologists in Greece Think They Found Aristotle's Tomb

The philosopher died over 2,300 years ago.
Erik Shilling May 26, 2016
caves

Found: Circles of Stones Arranged by Neanderthals 176,500 Years Ago

In a cave in France, there are two circles of carefully cut and arranged stalagmites.
Sarah Laskow May 26, 2016
A MOMA visitor enjoys the new exhibit.
art

Everyone Thought It Was Art When These Clever Teens Put Glasses on a Museum Floor

Teens.
Cara Giaimo May 26, 2016
cryptozoology

This Cryptozoology Museum Just Installed A New Bigfoot

It's over 800 pounds.
Eric Grundhauser May 26, 2016
submarines

They Found a WWII-Era Submarine With Bodies in It Off the Coast of Sardinia

The HMS P311 had vanished.
Erik Shilling May 25, 2016
bears

Grizzlies and Polar Bears Are Going to Be Fornicating More

This isn't necessarily good.
Erik Shilling May 25, 2016
The Taj Mahal in its regular garb.
insects

The Taj Mahal Is Turning Green

Thanks, bugs.
Cara Giaimo May 25, 2016
caves

Found: 70 Hidden Cave Paintings From 14,500 Years Ago

There are horses, goats, deer and an impaled bison, among others.
Sarah Laskow May 25, 2016
hot springs

Stop Trespassing On Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring

Come on, bro.
Eric Grundhauser May 25, 2016
mummies

The 3,800-Year-Old Mummy of a Middle Kingdom Noblewoman Has Been Found

Lady Sattjeni's family were elites on Elephantine, an Egyptian isle on the Nile.
Erik Shilling May 24, 2016
ancient

A 5,000-Year-Old Beer Recipe from China Has Just Been Unveiled

The "Indiana Jones" of beer says it's legit.
Erik Shilling May 24, 2016
tunnels

The World's Longest and Deepest Tunnel to Open in Switzerland

It's a big deal.
Erik Shilling May 24, 2016
Participants chill out to the best of their abilities.
news

This Relaxation Competition Finds Out Who Can Chill the Best

Could you win?
Cara Giaimo May 24, 2016
animals

Found: A Hidden Population of Tasmanian Devils

This previously unknown group of devils could add much needed genetic diversity to the ailing species.
Sarah Laskow May 24, 2016