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8 Human-Animal Encounters That Went Horribly Wrong in 2017

December 22, 2017 | Countdown

Pro tip: Trying to "kill it with fire" never, ever ends well.
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The 10 Biggest Archaeology Discoveries of 2017

December 21, 2017 | Countdown

From mysterious stone structures in Saudi Arabia, to a previously undiscovered cave holding Dead Sea Scrolls, here are 10 of the coolest archaeological finds of 2017.
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The 10 Weirdest Sea Monsters of 2017

December 19, 2017 | Countdown

Bucktoothed sharks, cosmic jellyfish, boat-eating worms and more creepy creatures of the deep discovered in 2017.
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Jesus in 2017: Biblical Archaeologists Had a Big Year

December 19, 2017 | Countdown

From Jesus' tomb to his forbidden teachings, here are some of the biggest biblical archaeology findings from 2017.
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The 10 Strangest Medical Cases of 2017

December 19, 2017 | Countdown

From a woman who sweats blood to a man with a giant stone in his bladder, a number of intriguing medical cases made headlines in 2017.
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Best Robot Kits for Kids

December 18, 2017 | Countdown

Robot kits can help children learn to build as well as to code. Based on our testing, here are the best kits for every age and skill level.
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The Strangest Things That Were 3D-Printed in 2017

December 18, 2017 | Countdown

3D printing isn't new to 2017, but this year, researchers pushed the boundaries of the seemingly sci-fi technique.
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8 Ways That Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health

December 15, 2017 | Countdown

Toxic air can take an unexpected toll on physical and mental health.
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Photos: Aerial Views of Ancient Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia

December 15, 2017 | Countdown

Between Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, 2017, an archaeological team took nearly 6,000 photographs of ancient stone structures and other types of archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia.
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Icy Images: Antarctica Will Amaze You in Incredible Aerial Views

December 13, 2017 | Countdown

NASA's Operation IceBridge continues to snap gorgeous images of the planet's chilly bottom, revealing the beauty and dynamics of Antarctica's expansive ice.
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