Why Are So Many Old Maps Covered in Sea Monsters? Nat. Geo Dives Deep
Even as late as the 15th century, map makers were still covering images in illustrations of "sea swine," "sea orms," and "pristers."
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Man Finds Largest Colorless Diamond in Arkansas State Park's Modern History
Evans saw what he thought was a piece of glass on top of a plowed ridge, picked it up, and stuffed it in his pocket.
Archeologists Confirm Oldest Viking Ship Burial in All Scandinavia-Could Rewrite the Viking Age
It dates back so far, there's a technical question about whether or not one can even call it a Viking ship burial
Road Traffic Deaths Have Fallen by Up to 50% Across the Globe Since 2010
The new 2023 World Health Organization report on road safety shows that, since 2010, road traffic deaths have fallen by 5%.
Owning Pets Helps Stave Off Dementia for People Over 50 Living on Their Own
Caring for a pet helps stave off cognitive decline for people over 50 who live on their own, according to a new study of almost 8,000 participants.
Number of Electric School Buses More than Doubled in the U.S. in Past Year
The number of electric school buses operating or delivered in the U.S. has more than doubled—from 598 in 2022 to 1,285 through June 2023.
Restaurants Find Companies to Take Their Spent Oyster Shells to Restore Oyster Reefs
Shells help regrow the reefs by increasing the mass of material for oyster larvae to glom on to and anchors the foundation of the food web.
Wild and Wonderful Saiga is No Longer Endangered with a Million Roaming Now in Central Asia
The most characteristic feature of this animal would be the pair of bloated downward-facing nostrils, and the gorgeous, ringed horns.
Driver Sees 18-Year-old Jump off 50-ft Bridge and Instantly Dives into Racing River to Save Him
Pulling over, Serrano asked the young fellow if he needed a ride, but as soon as Serrano began to approach him, he jumped.
First-time Ever, Scientists Find Planet Almost as Big as its Host Star: 'How little we know about the universe'
The team established the mass of the transiting body as 0.35% the mass of the star, and about the size of Neptune-technically impossible.
Family Hears Late Loved One's Voice Again Thanks to an Electrician Who Jumped at the Chance to Help
Linda Swartz had an old book with an electronic recording of her mother reading it to her when she was young.
She's an Ex-Addict Turned Forager, Her Anxiety is Gone: 'Mushrooms Saved My Life'
Jessika took herself to Moncton forest for guidance and dug her bare feet into the soil to connect with nature.
100 Tiny Endangered Seahorses Released into Sydney Harbor with High Hopes
The reintroduction of one hundred seahorses to Sydney Clontarf area follows up on the largest reintroduction ever completed.
He Finds Stolen Bicycles-Then Helps Thieves Change: Iceland's 'Bike Whisperer'
In Leósson's experience, bike thefts are primarily driven by addiction; people stealing them to try and afford to pay for drugs.
Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Boosts Vermont Forest Diversity and Resilience
Bird-friendly maple syrup producers can brand their products with the program's label showcasing the scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea)
Hero or Nuts, He Ran a Marathon Every Day in 2022-And Then Went to Work at His Job-Raising a Million for Charity
To raise money for cancer treatment, Gary McKee ran a marathon before work everyday of 2022 at his home in West Cumbia.
Airport Calls in the Beekeepers to Save Pollinators
After finding a bee hive on a plane's wing, Pittsburgh Intl. Airport started an apiary on the grounds, with 110 colonies a 4 million bees.
Send In Your Favorite Tartan For Year-Long Scottish Exhibition Honoring the Iconic Fabric
V&A Dundee, is asking for any object covered in tartan, from Christmas decorations to ceramics, and to email a "tartan story."
Monet's Water Lilies Masterpiece is Recreated Using 650,000 Lego Pieces
Titled Water Lillies #1, it's the largest Lego sculpture the Chinese artist has ever made, and will go on display in London, April 7th.
Oil Refinery Factory Being Transformed into Green Cultural Park to Showcase Fossil-free Future in China
The new design for the Hangzhou Oil Refinery Factory Park, transforms a former industrial site on China's Grand Canal into green energy park.
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