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Dinosaurs Were Strong Swimmers, Study Suggests
Theropod dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex held their own in the water, according to new evidence.
8 Zany April Fools’ Day Hoaxes
From spaghetti trees to a Nixon comeback, check out some of history’s most elaborate April Fools’ Day pranks.
Shroud of Turin Not a Medieval Forgery, According to New Book
A scientific analysis has yielded a new age for the Shroud of Turin, contradicting claims that the relic is a fake.
Ancient Egyptian Mummification Practices Revisited by New Study
A new study casts doubt on ancient historians’ descriptions of the mummification process.
Did Four-Winged Birds and Dinos Fly the Ancient Skies?
Researchers believe the very first birds inherited a four-wing configuration from their dinosaur ancestors.
Ancient Mars Could Have Harbored Life, Rover Finds
An analysis of rock dust by the Curiosity rover suggests that life could once have thrived on the Red Planet.
Evidence of Fabled Viking Navigational Tool Found
A discovery from the wreckage of a 16th-century ship may finally prove that the Vikings’ legendary “sunstones” really existed.
Giant Ancient Camel Roamed the Arctic
A cold-weather camel that lived 3.5 million years ago has been discovered in Canada’s High Arctic.
Did Rabbits Kill the Neanderthals?
Neanderthals’ fate was sealed when they passed on a rabbit-rich diet, according to new research.
Richard the Lionheart’s Mummified Heart Gets a Forensic Workup
Researchers have conducted a biomedical analysis of King Richard I’s embalmed heart.
5 Giant Diamond Heists
As police investigate Monday’s diamond theft in Brussels, find out about five other major jewel heists of recent years.
6 Secrets of King Tut
Ninety years after his burial chamber was reopened, explore six surprising facts about King Tut.
Ancient Cats and Dogs Got Along, Study Shows
Nine million years ago, saber-toothed cats and bear dogs coexisted by divvying up prey and territory.
