Columbus, OH

Millions of years ago, the shifting tectonic plates that connected North and South America, forming Costa Rica, created a remarkable opportunity for the flora and fauna of both continents to mingle for the first time. This geography changed the weather, where warm and moist sea air pushed up against the tall mountains, generating considerable rainfall spread across diverse ecosystems. It’s a sight to behold.

Dazzling biodiversity of Costa Rica: From colourful rainforest to sandy beaches

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Geologists discover an ancient bridge in a cave in Mallorca that shows that humans settled the island as early as 6,000 years ago.

Human-built 5600-year-old underwater bridge found inside cave stuns scientists

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Due to its extreme isolation, Patagonia has become an epicentre of weirdness. From jaw-dropping ice fields and stunning glacial lakes to out of this earth’s "light", Patagonia region displays tje mysterious "light of dawn" shows every night. This region boasts a range of natural phenomena sure to amaze and amuse the travelers from around the world.

Why Patagonia is The End of the Earth? Alien Abduction Hotspot (Maybe)

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Its scientific name is Ouroborus cataphractus for good reason.

The Armadillo Lizard Is Like A Real-Life Baby Dragon In South Africa's Desert

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert on planet Earth. It sits in North Africa, covering parts of Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Chad, and is famous for its sand dune fields and major rivers of the Nile and Niger. Along with its stunning geographic features, the Sahara has immense biodiversity, despite its extreme terrain. […]

Discover 25 Animals That Call the Sahara Desert Their Home

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Aurochs, a long-extinct ancestor of all cattle, has returned to Europe — kind of. The ancient species has been resurrecting via a process called "back-breeding," Discover Wildlife reported, in which six different still-existing types of cattle were bred together to form the closest possible approximation to the aurochs. The...

Officials astounded after prehistoric cattle species returns following centuries-long absence: 'A possibility they were roaming … alongside the earliest settlers'

Boca Raton, FL

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In the latest splashy real estate move, Leandro Rizzuto Jr., a member of the billionaire family behind Conair, has just picked up a stunning mansion in Boca Raton’s prestigious Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club for a cool $18.5 million. The luxurious home, located at 169 W. Key Palm Road, is a true gem, offering nearly 9,000 square feet of opulent living space.

Florida Mansion Sells for $18.5 Million to a Member of a Billionaire Family

Tampa, FL

A submerged stone bridge found in a Spanish cave has provided compelling evidence that humans settled in the western Mediterranean much earlier than previously thought. This discovery, led by researchers from the University of South Florida, challenges long-held beliefs about the timeline of human colonization in the region. Uncovering Hidden...

Ancient Bridge Discovery Reveals Earlier Human Settlement in Western Mediterranean

Santa Barbara, CA

In 2019, a large grey blob was spotted on the shores of Santa Barbara's Coal Oil Point Reserve in southern California. Unfortunately, no one was able to identify the creature correctly. The only characteristic everyone could agree on was that it was massive, at almost seven feet long and close to 600 pounds.

This Freakish Creature Appeared On A California Beach And Left Scientists Completely Baffled

Scientists discovered a new species, Ontocetus posti, showing feeding similarities with the modern walrus and reflecting convergent evolution. This species, adapted to suction-feeding, highlights the role of environmental changes in the evolutionary history of marine mammals, from its migration patterns to its extinction in the face of global cooling. A...

New Species of Extinct Walrus-Like Mammal Discovered in the North Atlantic

In this week’s science newsletter, explore an underwater mountain, catch up on a risky private space mission, solve a prehistoric cold case, marvel at continent-crossing dinos, and more.

Newly found seamount reveals spaghetti monster and other rare ocean creatures

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A team of oceanographers discovered a massive undersea mountain off the coast of Chile that is taller than Greece’s iconic Mount Olympus and home to scores of rare sea creatures. 

Researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute of California filmed the never-before-seen seamount, which stretches 1.9 miles towards the surface from the Pacific Ocean floor and features a thriving ecosystem, according to the organization.

Located about 900 miles from South America, the unnamed peak was found by the team on their 28-day expedition on the R/V Falkor vessel, which mapped part of the sea floor with its sonar system beneath the hull.

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Undersea mountain taller than Mount Olympus found off Chilean coast

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Oceanographers studying an underwater mountain range found a variety of surprises, including being able to capture footage of an incredibly rare squid species and identifying a new species of octopus. During the 28-day expedition, researchers also spotted two Bathyphysa siphonophores, rare deep-sea marine creatures also known as "flying spaghetti monsters" because of their long, wavy tendrils. The research project was led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute. The area being studied is in international waters, about 900 miles off the coast of Chile. The mountain range, the Nazca Ridge, is under consideration to be named as a "high seas marine protected area," which is meant...

Scientists discover underwater mountain, new squid species and more

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In a surprising turn of events, decades-old footage has reignited the debate about the origins of speech, revealing that our closest living relatives, chimpanzees, may possess the neural foundation necessary for vocalizing human words.

Chimpanzees Spoke Human Words in Stunning Footage Recovered by Scientists

Panama City, FL

For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

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Looking back at the Cretaceous period, one cannot help but marvel at the dominance of the hadrosaurs, often referred to as duck-billed dinosaurs. The most advanced herbivores of their time, hadrosaurs, with their formidable teeth, were anything but passive eaters.New research reveals that these colossal creatures went through average teeth every two months, all thanks to their voracious appetite for plants. They may have had hundreds of thousands of teeth throughout their lifetime.



Embarking on a Jurassic journey



To comprehend the dietary dynamics of these herbivores, we need to navigate back in time and trace the evolutionary trajectory of the ornithopods -...

Some plant-eating dinosaurs chewed through thousands of teeth

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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From sloths to scarlet macaws. A journey through Costa Rica's wildlife marvels

Wildlife is a significant part of the Costa Rica experience. It's a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and home to many animal species—from monkeys to sea turtles,...

From sloths to scarlet macaws. A journey through Costa Rica's wildlife marvels

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