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Dinosaurs were giant, toothy reptilian creatures that wandered the Earth for millions of years, constantly searching for food and defending their territories. They roamed the world during the Mesozoic, a geological period from 252 million to 66 million years ago.  But what lived before the dinosaurs? Surprisingly, Earth’s creatures were highly diverse during the Carboniferous […]

9 Massive Prehistoric Animals That Lived Before Dinosaurs

Earth’s history is filled with marvelous creatures, some of which still leave experts baffled today, such as pseudosuchians. An example of one such creature is the new predatory reptile species discovered recently, located in the heart of Brazil, making a noteworthy addition to the tales of the Triassic period.

Ancient crocodile-like reptile discovered in Brazil

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A landmass which was once home to up to half a million people has been discovered off the coast of northern Australia.The now-submerged continental shelf was a vast, habitable landscape for much of the past 65,000 years, covering some 390,000 square kilometres (around 242,300 miles) – an area bigger than New Zealand The scientists who made the landmark find, led by Kasih Norman of Queensland’s Griffith University, said that the “complex landscape” that existed on the Northwest Shelf of Australia was “unlike any landscape found on our continent today”.And yet, the humans who lived there spoke similar languages and created...

Lost continent 'unlike anything found today' discovered off the coast of Australia

After three years of meticulous research, an international team of researchers has discovered a fossilized giant basal tetrapod in Namibia’s arid region. Basal tetrapods are early four-legged vertebrates that lived during the crucial transition from water to land. This three-meter-long skeleton, found in the Ugab River valley, is the...

Giant swamp creature found in Namibia was an ambush predator

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A giant creature with a "toilet seat-shaped" head and huge fangs was a top predator 40 million years before the first dinosaurs evolved, new research reveals.The skull alone of Gaiasia jennyae was over 2ft long, say scientists.The salamander-like animal lived in swampy waters 300 million years ago with its jaws wide open, preparing to clamp down its interlocking jaws on any unsuspecting prey unwise enough to swim past. Study co-lead author Dr Jason Pardo, of the Field Museum in Chicago, USA, said: “Gaiasia jennyae was considerably larger than a person, and it probably hung out near the bottom of swamps...

Scientists discover huge creature with toilet seat-shaped head was top predator before dinosaurs

New York Post

5,000 wrongs don’t make a Mr. Right.

A heartsick Dutch influencer and OnlyFans star who posted a viral boyfriend application has reportedly been contacted by thousands of male singletons — but still hasn’t found a soulmate. 

“I’m currently still single,” Vera Dijkmans, 23, who boasts over 5.5 million Instagram followers, told LadBible of her backfired guy-fishing ploy.

The content creator, who hails from the Netherlands but lives in London, went viral in the fall after sharing a TikTok video of an old-school “dating app” that she requires prospective paramours to fill out. 



The mostly “yes or no” questions covered every topic from the...

Influencer contacted by 5,000 single men after posting boyfriend application, rejects them all

The face of one of the earliest known Homo sapiens, the oldest known human, has been revealed 300,000 years after his death. The Jebel Irhoud fossils, discovered in Morocco, have pushed back the timeline of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years, revealing that our ancestors spread across Africa much earlier than previously thought.

Jebel Irhoud: Scientists reveal face of the world’s first known human

Scientists at the University of Malaga have shown, in an unprecedented way, how the so-called "elephant graveyard" of the Early Pleistocene archaeological site of Orce—a name given due to the amount of remains of the extinct elephant species Mammuthus meridionalis that it contained—hid a natural trap in quicksand.

Scientists find a natural quicksand trap dated to more than one million years ago in the 'elephant graveyard' of Orce

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Matthew McConaughey looked like a different person when he shared a photo of himself after he was stung by a bee."bee swell," the actor, 54, simply captioned a photo of himself with one of his eyes swollen shut via Instagram on Wednesday, July 10. Of course, the star's fans immediately sent him well-wishes. One person poked fun at his catchphrase, writing, "Are you all right all right all right?" while another said, "Get well soon Mr. McConaughey🥰😇. Hopefully, you have an ice 🧊 pack on your eye. Benadryl and hydrocortisone cream will have you feeling better in know time. Get...

Matthew McConaughey Looks Unrecognizable as He Shares Aftermath From Brutal Bee Sting in New Selfie

A remarkable new genus of giant horned dinosaur has been unveiled at the Natural History Museum of Utah. First discovered in the badlands of northern Montana in 2019, it’s among the largest and most ornate ever found, with two huge blade-like horns on the back of its frill—a distinctive horn pattern that inspired its name, Lokiceratops (‘Loki’s horned face’), to honor the blade-wielding Norse god Loki.

Giant New Species of Dinosaur Named Loki-ceratops for Horns That Look Like the Norse God

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"It has these huge fangs, the whole front of the mouth is just giant teeth.”

Giant Ancient Swamp Creature From Lost Supercontinent Of Gondwana Discovered

Animals here have found a way to live without sunlight.

Bizarre Sea Pig Spotted At Chile’s Deepest Seeps 2,836 Meters Below The Sea

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It lurked in swampy waters 300 million years ago.
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‘Toilet seat head’ top predator on Earth 40 million years before dinosaurs

Selena Gomez put on a show-stopping display as she dolled herself up in a minidress and high heels look last fall. In September 2023, the singer attended Paris Fashion Week, stepping out after hours and for a quick dinner with Brooklyn Beckham. Enjoying time with the son to soccer star...

Selena Gomez In Plunging Minidress Told She Needs ‘One Size Bigger’

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On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age. Winona Ryder Met with Tim Burton in Secret to Get 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Greenlit



First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing. 



Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.



The Pitch: A Meddlesome Producer’s Bloodiest, Briniest Catch of the Day 



As titillating as it is atrocious, “Humanoids from the Deep” has everything. Sandy boobs. Practical gore. A woman director undermined by Roger Corman. Garnish with those dead dog scenes, and...

Trash on the Half Shell, ‘Humanoids from the Deep’ Presents a Tortured Sea Creature Feature

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The gunman suspected in the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday was shot and killed by Secret Service, sources told The Post.

The shooter, identified only as a white male, was in an elevated sniper position located hundreds of yards away from Trump’s podium in Butler, Pa. as he spoke to a campaign crowd, sources said.













Rifle used in Trump assassination attempt belonged to shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks’ father: report



Bullets rang out in the middle of his remarks, Trump putting his hand to his right ear before being tackled to the ground by Secret Service agents.

Seconds later, Trump rose...

Gunman behind attempted assassination on Trump had head blown off by Secret Service, sources say; rally-goer killed

This week, unravel the lives of an extinct human species, discover the oldest known narrative art, learn why Earth’s core is slowing, see operating ants, and more.

Rare fossil discovery sheds light on lives of mysterious human species

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A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

Restaurant in North Carolina Now Makes An Unexpected Closure after a decade

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Australian Fossilized Amber Reveals A 42 Million Year-Old Secret

Amber is fossilized tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail. It’s often...

Australian Fossilized Amber Reveals A 42 Million Year-Old Secret

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