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The whale that could walk
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Today’s whales look nothing like their ancient ancestor.
This Is Where the First Alphabet Was Born
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It became the basis for most written languages, beginning 4,000 years ago in the Sinai desert.
This Discovery Rewrote Human History
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In a remote cave, in North West Africa, a chance discovery uncovered some mysterious human remains.
How Did Early Humans Hunt Monkeys?
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These monkey bones showed that early humans could thrive in the rainforest.
This Was One of the First Known Human Ritual Sites
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Early humans may have brought offerings to this enormous stone snake.
At the Edge of Extinction, These Neanderthals Were Cannibalized
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Inside the Tunnel of Bones, a macabre Neanderthal mystery unfolds.
Did Homo sapiens and Neanderthals Interbreed?
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Ancient bones reveal that early Homo sapiens and Neanderthals didn’t just coexist.
The Failure That Led to the Columbia Tragedy
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A small piece of insulation caused catastrophic damage.
Would You Face a Bear With a Spear? Ancient Humans Might Have
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This form of bear hunting took nerves of steel.
How Ancient Easter Island statues “walked”
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These giant stone heads were not dragged on sleds, as once thought.
Can Technology Detect Deepfakes Better Than Humans Can?
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AI-generated photos are video are getting so good that it’s hard for humans to tell what’s real.
This Powerful Psychedelic May Help Treat Opioid Addiction
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In recent decades, there's been renewed interest in studying ibogaine.
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