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Searching for the Soul of the Beaver
Bestiaries – medieval books containing descriptions of real-life and imaginary animals, accompanied by moralising tales – ...
Where Did the Phrase “Take It with a Grain of Salt” Come From?
The answer is a mix of history and language evolution with a dash of mystery. Here, two language historians break down the ...
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Did the Ancient Greeks Have Telescopes?
Evidence suggests ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, may have had early optical knowledge and devices like ...
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Casu Marzu: Why this cheese is dangerous yet popular
Forget blue cheese or Brie—Sardinia's Casu marzu takes the crown for the world's wildest dairy delicacy. This cheese isn't ...
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Researchers establish longer timeline of Pompeii eruption, extend it by 13 hours
The painting “The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum” by English artist John Martin, depicting the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Courtesy of John Martin via Wikimedia Commons   Despite ...
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The Fascinating History Of The Siberian Unicorn, The Rhinoceros That May Have Inspired Fairy Tales
Millions of years ago, giant rhinoceroses roamed the grasslands that stretched from Ukraine to Siberia. One species, ...
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Casu marzu: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ cheese
The Italian island of Sardinia sits in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, gazing at Italy from a distance. Surrounded by a ...