Maps from the USA National Phenology Network indicate where spring is springing unusually early in 2017. The data is based on budding trees, blooming flowers, and animal migration.
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Spending time on the set of Alien: Covenant. The movie set between Prometheus and Alien is supposed to be the goriest of the series.
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Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson will hit theaters on March 17th. One character has been revealed as Disney’s first openly gay character.
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The Day Ringo Starr Got Death Threats -for Being Jewish. Eddie Deezen has the story.
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An American man has taken out a huge ad in The Times claiming to be the rightful King of Britain. He intends to claim his throne after Queen Elizabeth passes.
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What Color Are These Strawberries? The picture contains no red at all, but your brain wants to see red.
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Getting the Mail to Your Home Is Way More Complex Than You Might Think. A mail route may be designed by computers, but humans still carry them out.
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Our Skin Is Covered With Invisible Stripes. Think about that the next time you get swirled milk in your espresso.
March 2, 2017 – 5:00am