In the last 200 years or so, humanity has made great strides in the development of medicine and medical technology. Though a…
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Ever wondered what the future of photography might hold? It’s notoriously tricky to pre-empt technological advances but we might get an idea…
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With the weekend comes a look at some of the more unusual stories that hit the headlines this week. If you want…
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Welcome back to another week of strange stories, curious chronicles, and aberrant anecdotes. If you missed last week’s list, you can catch…
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Diseases leave obvious imprints on history. A decrease in population size and less genetic diversity are some examples of the impact you’d…
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That last of the ancient Olympic Games was held more than 1,600 years ago. For one final time, the strongest and quickest…
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When it comes to fundraising, most people think of bake sales, car washes, or charity auctions. But what if I told you…
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Zoophobia is the overall fear of animals, but why are some people terrified by just one kind such as a fish (ichthyophobia)…
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The English language is notoriously difficult to learn. First, it is full of strange idioms, like the sayings about not crying over…
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For most of the history of warfare, defensive technology was far in advance of offensive weapons. A stout wall was enough to…