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- Pearls Cultured from Conchs
- Scientists have invented the first successful method for culturing pearls from the queen conch
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- Heart Disease Found in Ancient Mummies
- Signs of heart disease in ancient people suggests that modern lifestyles are not entirely to blame.
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- King Tut's Tomb to Get Makeover
- It is the smallest of the 26 royal tombs known so far in the Valley of the Kings. It is also the most visited.
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Bees' Brains Morph to Avoid Mid-Life Crisis
Bees change careers, and their brains morph.
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What Does an Egyptian Pharaoh Smell Like?
She may have ruled like a man, but Egyptian queen Hatshepsut still preferred to smell like a lady.
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Famous Scottish King's Palace Possibly Unearthed
Stone foundations thought to be remains of Robert the Bruce's palace unearthed in Scotland.
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The Most Tragic Love Stories in History
Nothing celebrates Valentine's Day quite like a good love story. And by good, we mean tragic, of course.
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King Herod's Tomb Unearthed

Archaeologists piece together the mystery of ruthless King Herod's smashed sarcophagus. Was he the skilled architect of his own tomb? Show airs Sunday, Nov. 23 at 9PM ET/PT
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Fast Food Loaded with Corn
Feed for beef and chicken comes from corn, as does corn oil used in fast food.
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Dim But Visible: Seeking out Uranus
This week will be a fine time to seek out planet Uranus.
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King Tut Had Twins, But Why?
The possibility of twins for Tut also underscores the fact that conceiving twins is a common human story.
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Keys to Ant Social Status Found
An ant's fate, like a person's, is determined by both nature and nurture, it turns out.
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UFOs: Flying Emotions
Why do many members of the UFO community feel they need to be bullies?
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Queen's Guitarist Publishes Astrophysics Thesis
The founder of legendary rock band Queen completed his astrophysics thesis.
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How the Magna Carta Changed the World
The Magna Carta remains relevant to human rights even today.
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How Charlemagne Changed the World
Europe's Dark Ages ended when Charlemagne came along.
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Cheating and Corruption Rampant Among … Ants
Certain ants have royal genes that ensure their offspring become queens.
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Wild Ass Tamed, Buried with Egyptian King
Donkey skeletons found in graves near Egyptian king.
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Report: King Herod's Temple Quarry Found
Scientists find quarry used by King Herod to build famous temple.
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Bees Sniff Out Mates
Scientists find how honey bees smell mating opportunities.
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2-Ton Salmon on Tour
A giant salmon hits the road to spread conservation awareness.
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Animal Study: Stress Might Induce Human Infertility
Stressed-out mole-rats offer clues about mysteries of human infertility.
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Honeybee Buzzes Can Warn Against Toxins
Honeybees could be used to warn against terror attacks based on newly discovered buzzing signals they produce when exposed to toxic chemicals.
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Why Queen Bees are So Darned Promiscuous
A queen will mate with dozens of males, even though its bad for her. Turns out the behavior is good for the hive.
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