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Has the Average Human Body Temperature Always Been the Same?
Evidence suggests that modern humans may be cooler than our 19th-century ancestors.
The Fascinating History of Crisco, the Famous Tub of 'Lard'
Opinion For all Crisco's popularity, what exactly is that thick, white substance in the can? If you don't know, you're not alone. Here's why.
5,000-Year-Old Human Found with 'Extremely Rare' Form of Dwarfism
An ancient human skeleton uncovered in China belonged to an individual with the rare condition of "proportionate dwarfism."
Unusual Viking Burial Site in Norway Contains Two Stacked Boats, Each with a Body
Archaeologists found not one, but two Vikings buried in boats — right on top of each other.
Ancient Egyptians May Have Corralled Millions of Wild Birds to Sacrifice and Turn into Mummies
New DNA evidence suggests that Egyptians captured wild birds for millions of ritualistic sacrifices, rather than farming the animals.
What If the Berlin Wall Had Not Fallen in 1989?
Thirty years ago this November, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of the Cold War — but what would have happened if East and West remained divided?
Long-lost WWII ship found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean
The Kaga sank during the historic Battle of Midway, along with six other vessels.
Underground Continents May Be As Old As Earth
New analyses of volcanic rocks fill gaps in Earth's ancient history.
