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Mammoths are elephants that went extinct thousands of years ago. To lift the veil of time and discover more about these magnificent mammals, researchers cracked open a few tusks. Mammoth ivory has rings and chemicals that read like a biography, detailing an animal’s life from birth to death. Tusks also hold unexpected surprises. From a

When delving into the history of China, one cannot glance over the years from 206 BC to AD 220 without being impressed at the sheer ingenuity of the time and the impressive reign. As only the second great imperial dynasty in Chinese history, the Han Dynasty was known for its technological advancements and its development

We all love to quote things to each other: axioms, proverbs, famous politician and celebrity quotes, iconic statements, and remarks from history. Heck, even funny lines we see on television shows and viral memes we watch on social media. Quoting other people’s clever and creative remarks has been going on throughout human history for as

Stars are fascinating. With so many of them, the starry night has inspired philosophers and scientists for thousands of years of human history. Stars come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. While many stars are spherical,.others, like Vega, are ellipsoids because of distortions due to rapid rotation or a multi-star system’s gravitational complexity. In fact,

The internet has been great for many people, bringing new ways to learn, earn, and communicate with others. But like many new technologies, it has not been without its dangers. One unexpected consequence was the rise of “internet trolls.” These people want to embarrass someone or make them look foolish, so they “troll” their target

Public-access television refers to free channels that host programming created by members of the public, typically on a first-come, first-serve basis. Before the era of online content through platforms such as YouTube, they often served as the only means for amateur filmmakers to broadcast their creations to the wider public. Thanks to a lack of

According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons database (NamUS), more than 600,000 people go missing every year in the United States alone. While the vast majority of missing persons cases are resolved quickly, such is not always the case. Sadly, the families left behind are filled with heartbreak and uncertainty and forced to endure

Cryptids are creatures that have never been proven to exist but are believed to exist. We’ve all heard of Nessie, and everybody knows Bigfoot—but what about the rest? There are reports of strange creatures all over the world. Here are ten cryptids you probably only know if you’re a fan of the paranormal—or a lucky

Cats are impressive little creatures. Sure, they seem to have taken the internet by storm for years and won over the hearts of people who communicate and spend time online. And offline, they have a long and proud history as domesticated pets and refined at-home companions down through the ages. But of course, they are

Reality television is a great way to unwind and escape the day’s burdens. Contrary to scripted movies and television shows, reality shows provide watchers with endless amounts of authentic comedy, drama, and romance. A popular subcategory of reality television shows is dating shows. Whether the prize is money, fame, or love, viewers worldwide can’t get

Mankind loves a moral panic. Throughout the history of human civilization, all manner of things have been censored and discouraged for fear they would cause people to abandon their values and descend into anarchy and depravity. Few things, if any, have ever actually caused this to happen. However, even today, examples of such censorship can

The Garden State is known for many things: the beach, Atlantic City, The Meadowlands, and The Devils. However, many may not know that this densely populated state is home to countless paranormal and unexplained phenomena, such as the New Jersey Devil. From the mountainous northwest along the eastern coast to the southernmost tip, New Jersey

The media loves to have you believe that everything in the world is constantly getting worse and that things are bad overall. It is great for clicks, as negative, sensationalist headlines grab attention and get people talking. It also isn’t hard for them to do so, as in a world with over eight billion people

There is a popular saying that water has no enemy. This is because you cannot be smarter than water. You need water to brush your teeth, take your bath, wash your clothes, and so much more. You need water to prepare your meals, and you also need to drink water to stay alive. While we

Water floods. It’s what water does! It wants to get to the lowest point, which is something you hopefully learned in high school (and still remember to this day). And when there’s a lot of it, and whatever is holding it back breaks and releases the surge, water brings with it a ton of potentially

Hell hath no fury, or so they say. You do not need to search far and wide to discover heroes of war—and some of them were female. Women who took the badassery to whole new levels, from abused women who took back their lives and unleashed hell on their abusers to warriors who faced off

Ernest Hemingway once said, “When writing a novel, a writer should create living people; people, not characters. A character is a caricature.” Good characterization invites the reader to personally identify with a narrative. What makes vivid, believable fictional people? A well-drawn persona creates an emotional connection to the reader. Age, gender, quirks, habits, and character

Sometimes, it takes a long time to create brilliance. People spend weeks, months, or even years working on their masterpiece, be it a book, a painting, a sculpture, or some other work of art. And then sometimes, it all comes together in just a few minutes. Of course, you can’t write an entire book in

Before the modern era, conquest offered a simple, predictable path to establishing a reputation. The more battles they won, the more territories they held, then the more powerful an army, race, tribe, or leader would appear to be. Winners often got to write the history books, too, which gave them a way to not only

We are certainly living in an age of convenience-driven deliveries. With the simple click of a button or the use of an app, everything from groceries, restaurant takeout, and business supplies or materials can be delivered directly to our home, office, or job site within days and, sometimes, in as little as a few hours.