High up on the Tibetan Plateau, inside the Baishiya Karst Cave, unfolds a fascinating ancient human survival story. A recent study reveals that the Denisovans, an extinct human species, called this place home for countless millennia. Other than their notable genetic contributions to modern humans, very little is known about...

Mysterious Denisovan species of humans lived undisturbed in the mountains for 160,000 years

Cut marks found on giant armadillo fossils suggest the presence of early humans in what’s now Argentina more than 20,000 years ago — far earlier than once thought.

Giant armadillo fossil reveals humans were in South America a surprisingly long time ago

Gloucester, MA

ABC News

Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Largest animal on Earth seen off the coast of Massachusetts in rare double sighting

LiveScience

Modern human DNA may have made up a surprisingly large amount of the Neanderthal genome, a new study finds.

Neanderthals didn't truly go extinct, but were rather absorbed into the modern human population, DNA study suggests

A-Z-Animals

Hippopotamuses and crocodiles are renowned for being two of the most dangerous creatures in all of Africa; both are arguably more dangerous than the lion. These creatures stalk the precious waters throughout sub-Saharan Africa, making every animal think twice before leaning down for a drink. So, it’s only fair to ask what would happen in […]

Hippo vs Crocodile: Who Would Win in a Fight?

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The onager foal has been running off energy while enjoying his new habitat, zookeepers said.

Zoo hails birth of 'one of world's rarest animals'

The List

Reality television fans fell in love with Duane "Dog" Chapman on his A&E show, "Dog the Bounty Hunter." Dog's fame helped raise the profile of bounty hunting as a career path, as he explained to The Guardian in 2010. "In the States, you can ask the cops, 'Who are you looking for and how much will you pay me if I catch them?'" he said. "In the 70s, there were three bounty hunters in the US. There are 8,500 today." His iconic mullet helped cement his fame, even leading the TV star to be parodied on a "South Park" episode in which Cartman becomes a hall monitor. For the record, he found the episode hilarious. "It was an honor to be spoofed like that," he told the outlet.

The Transformation Of Dog The Bounty Hunter

The New Republic

Former President Donald Trump shared a slew of videos online attacking Vice President Kamala Harris, after a favorability poll aired on Fox News found she was leading him in a few key swing states. The new poll, conducted July 22–24 and released Sunday, found that Harris’s approval rating had surpassed Trump’s in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota.* Many online predicted that Trump would be incensed over the results. “The ketchup is going to hit the wall in Mar-a-Lago after this new Fox News poll,” remarked former Clinton White House aide Keith Boykin on X (formerly Twitter).Within hours, Trump posted five separate videos on Truth Social of...

Trump Loses It Over Devastating Fox News Poll on Kamala Harris

Mississippi State

Booneville, MS

The most complete dinosaur fossil found in Mississippi, considered “incredibly unusual” by state officials, remains 85 percent buried since its discovery in 2007. Paleontologists have identified the specimen as a hadrosaur, a family of duck-billed, herbivorous dinosaurs that lived over 82 million years ago. The hadrosaur family includes at least 61 identified species, with potentially hundreds more having once roamed the Earth.

‘Incredibly unusual’ dinosaur unearthed in Mississippi

Louisiana State

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Louisiana animals are a lot like the people, very diverse and unique. To be perfectly honest, the state has some pretty strange-looking critters. Many rare animals, including a vast group of exotics, endangered and endemic species like the Catahoula Leopard Dog, a rare breed that lives along the Gulf. The...

Animals That Don’t Exist Anywhere Else On The Planet, But Louisiana And Mississippi

Arizona State

California Condors are among the most majestic birds in North America. With wingspans reaching up to 9.8 feet, these incredible creatures soar high above the rugged landscapes of California, Arizona, and Utah. But did you know that they were once on the brink of extinction? In the 1980s, fewer than 30 condors remained in the wild. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, their numbers have slowly increased. These scavengers play a crucial role in the ecosystem by cleaning up carcasses that could spread disease. Curious about more fascinating facts? Let's dive into the world of the California Condor and uncover some amazing truths about these remarkable birds.

12 Facts About California Condor

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Montana State University scientists have discovered two new methane-producing microbial groups in Yellowstone National Park, revealing potential new approaches to climate change mitigation and insights into extraterrestrial life. Scientists from Montana State University have provided the first experimental evidence that two newly discovered groups of microbes in Yellowstone National Park’s...

Unusual New Life Forms Discovered in Yellowstone Offer Clues to Alien Life

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

As a young man in the 1990s, walking to school in New Delhi, Anant Sudarshan would watch the vultures perched along telephone wires, waiting for the discards of nearby leather tanning factories. So when the birds started to disappear, he couldn’t help but notice. What Sudarshan, who now researches...

These reviled birds of prey literally save people’s lives

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'Hoof Beats': How Horses Altered the Course of Human History

Many people know about horses only through racing and sport headlines that don't show who horses truly are. Taylor's book places horses at the origins of...

'Hoof Beats': How Horses Altered the Course of Human History

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