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Photos: Exquisitely Preserved Ancient Tomb Discovered at Saqqara

December 15, 2018 | Countdown

Gorgeous photos show a 4,400-year-old tomb of a divine inspector in ancient Egypt.
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16 of the Most Interesting Ancient Board and Dice Games

December 10, 2018 | Countdown

From the forerunner to backgammon to a Norse strategy game called Viking chess, here's a look at the fascinating games played in our very distant past.
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The 11 Biggest Unanswered Questions About Dark Matter

November 26, 2018 | Countdown

Physicists remain unsure about what exactly dark matter is and if it actually exists.
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Mars InSight Photos: A Timeline to Landing on the Red Planet

November 26, 2018 | Countdown

The Mars lander has been making its way to the Red Planet since its launch on May 5, 2018. And on Nov. 26, the three-legged robot will make its final plunge, called 6 minutes of terror, onto the alien surface. There it will begin operations…
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In Photos: Devastating Wildfires in California

November 15, 2018 | Countdown

Wildfires raging in Northern California are now considered the deadliest the state has ever endured. Here's a look at the fires and the destruction left behind.
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The 12 Biggest 'Little' Mysteries of Fall — Solved!

November 11, 2018 | Countdown

Here are the most intriguing "little" mysteries we've gathered about fall.
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10 of the Strangest Medical Studies (in Recent History, That Is)

November 10, 2018 | Countdown

Check out some of the strangest medical studies carried out in recent years.
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Antarctica: The Ice-Covered Bottom of the World (Photos)

November 09, 2018 | Countdown

Here's a look at the southernmost continent, a place of extremes.
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15 Incredible Places on Earth That Are Frozen in Time

November 07, 2018 | Countdown

These are places where time stands still.
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Best Science Gifts for Kids

November 02, 2018 | Countdown

Elementary-age kids love to ask questions, so why not stoke their curiosity with some stellar gifts?
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