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A 77-square-mile seagrass meadow at the bottom of Shark Bay in Western Australia is both Earth's largest plant and largest clone.

Shark Bay: Home to Earth's largest plant — an immortal, self-cloning seagrass meadow stretching 112 miles

The history of one Michigan ghost town is full of witches, plagues, and restless spirits. Uncover this cursed town’s chilling secrets. BEAVER CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI – Michigan‘s wilderness conceals a place where history and mystery intertwine. Pere Cheney, once a thriving lumber town, now stands as a silent reminder of human ambition’s fragility and folklore’s enduring power.

Witches, Plagues, And Restless Spirits: Locals Say This Michigan Town Is Cursed!

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The world's most patient Dark Souls 2 player has managed to complete the entire action RPG without walking anywhere, and it's just as tedious as you'd imagine

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The Babylonian Map of the World features a strange land “where the Sun is not seen.”

The Oldest Map Of The Known World Is Filled With Monsters And Mystery

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

It’s opening day of the Flavian Amphitheatre—which we now call the Roman Colosseum—and a ruler turns to the architect of the grisly festivities (giant crocodiles are somehow involved) to mutter, “Your taste in entertainment never ceases to appall.”. Funny, I was just saying the same thing...

Roush Review: Bloody Melodrama in Ancient Rome in Peacock’s ‘Those About to Die’

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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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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

Ancient Egypt is a subject that fascinates many, so it's only natural that it is committed to film multiple times. Sadly, most films about Ancient Egypt have been really bad--horrible, even. In a sea of low-quality B-movies about one of humanity's oldest societies, it can be really hard to find a good movie about the topic, especially if you're craving something in that genre.

10 Must-Watch Movies for Fans of Ancient Egypt

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This post contains AI-generated content or images. Throughout human history, every culture has spun and shared its own religious history. These include tales of giants, demigods, and other extraordinary beings. One of the most interesting yet controversial stories comes from the ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, concerning the Nephilims - a culture or race of giants that are supposedly the children of an angelic male and human female.

Did Angel-Human Hybrids Breed a Race Known as Nephilim?

The Kanto region harnesses many Legendary Flying types, from the fiery Moltres to the icy Articuno. Depending on the Raid schedule, you’ll be able to battle against these fearsome creatures, giving you the chance to collect them. For this guide, we’ll focus on Articuno in Pokémon Go, including its best counters, weaknesses, and whether or not you can solo it.

Pokémon Go Articuno guide: Best counters, weakness, and movesets

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Let me introduce you to a drive where the laws of physics seem to take a backseat. There’s a mysterious road in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, where the impossible becomes your everyday reality. Gravity Hill, as it’s known, defies what your science teacher always told you about how the world works....

This Mysterious Road In Wisconsin Is One Of The Most Bizarre Places In The Midwest

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Myths began before even the most basic understanding humans had of life. They started in ancient cultures, often as a result of visions from unknown divinity, voices heard in the howling of wind, hope for rain and for food, success in the hunt, and nearly infinite other reasons. Myths are...

Why You Should Care About Greek Mythology ⚡

Valorant, the 5v5 online multiplayer shooter game from Riot Games, depends severely on combined efforts. Squads in Valorant may have that one player who might be carrying them through rounds, but winning matches in Valorant requires the entire team to work together. To achieve this, players need to communicate throughout...

The most common Valorant terminology, explained

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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File under ferocious predators we wouldn't want to meet during a swim on ancient Earth: the newly discovered Gaiasia jennyae was a large-fanged, salamander-like swamp creature with a skull around 60 centimeters (24 inches) long, researchers have revealed.



					
			

As outlined in a new study by an international team of experts, G. jennyae lived around 280 million years ago during the early Permian, a whole 40 million years before  dinosaurs arrived on the scene.
Fragments of fossilized skeletons representing four specimens were found in the Gai-As Formation in Namibia.
"When we found this enormous specimen just lying on the outcrop as a giant...

This Giant Swamp Creature With a Toilet Seat-Shaped Head Terrorized The Permian

As Season 4 draws to a close, Activision unveiled yet another teaser for Season 5 with a new Warzone Superstore POI. Urzikstan map lovers can look forward to this latest feature on July 24, with the possible comeback of the STG-44. The Atlas Superstore brings forth a new hub where...

Warzone Season 5 teaser reveals new Superstore POI and possible return of STG-44

The hype has been real for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone’s Season 5, especially after the WWE crossover teaser. Now, Activision has finally revealed Call of Duty’s next phase, packed with new weapons and Operators. Here’s what you need to know about the Warzone and MW3 Season 5 roadmap.

MW3 and Warzone Season 5 roadmap: New WWE Operators, maps, and more

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It’s tempting to imagine that the world was once home to mythical lands of beauty and abundance whose streets were lined with gold.Well, if Plato is to be believed, it’s not gold they were lined with but orichalcum. At least, in the case of Atlantis.According to the iconic Greek philosopher, the fire-coloured metal was second in value only to gold, and the legendary lost continent was a hotbed of the stuff.He frequently mentions orichalcum in his Critias dialogue in which he tells the story of Atlantis, World History Encyclopedia reports.In his account, Plato claimed that the metal was mined in...

Scientists discover metal from the 'lost city of Atlantis'

These giant freshwater crabs might just be your new Roman Empire. Archaeologists studying Trajan’s Forum, a historical Roman ruin site, in 2005, discovered an ancient crab species, Potamon fluviatile. The only freshwater crab species indigenous to Italy, researchers suspect that they’ve been around the region since ancient times — far before it was known for gelato and pasta.

Giant, ancient crabs live beneath Rome, and conservationists have their backs: 'They deserve to be saved'

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Hades 2 Patch 4 is smaller, but notes big changes to Boons and Hammers

Supergiant Games has released Patch 4 for Hades 2, but the notes are much shorter this time around. The patch brings additional changes to Boons and...

Hades 2 Patch 4 is smaller, but notes big changes to Boons and Hammers

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