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NASA’s Cryospheric Sciences Program released this aerial photo of a rectangular iceberg in Antarctica. Located on the Larsen C ice shelf, the curious iceberg is likely one mile or so across. From the BBC News: “Such objects are not unknown, however, and even have a name – tabular icebergs.” 00
NASA’s Cryospheric Sciences Program released this aerial photo of a rectangular iceberg in Antarctica. Located on the Larsen C ice shelf, the curious iceberg is likely one mile or so across. From the BBC News: “Such objects are not unknown, however, and even have a name – tabular icebergs.” 00
The Fermi Paradox states that given how large our universe is, evidence of alien life should have been found by now, leading some scientists to believe that alien civilizations have purposely been keeping us in the dark. 00
In 2006 a secret speech by the Hungarian Prime Minister was leaked in which he admitted that they lied all the time during their term and didn’t do anything useful. It provoked nationwide protests including a siege of the Hungarian Television building. 00
Lucius Cincinnatus, a Roman statesman and military leader was given absolute power to rule the empire when it was attacked. After his victory, he immediately resigned his post as Dictator and went back to farming. The city of Cincinnati is named in his honor. 00
The ancient Romans in Pompeii had “nearly perfect teeth” because of the lack of refined sugar in their Mediterranean diets. 10
Global warming will lead to substantial decreases in barley crop yields, causing beer shortages and a sharp rise in the price of a pint, according to a new study. 00
Some farmers in Bangladesh have switched to raising ducks instead of chickens, because during catastrophic floods, ducks float. 00
Some farmers in Bangladesh have switched to raising ducks instead of chickens, because during catastrophic floods, ducks float. 00
Of all the humans tested so far, everyone has contained the same DNA from 1 of at least 2 ancestors. Mitochondrial DNA being traced back matrilineally to a specific “mT-Eve,” and a Y-chromosome being traced back patrilineally to a specific “Y-chromosomal Adam.” We are not descended from a singular couple, but rather we are all […]