Dermestid Beetles: Nature’s Decomposers in the Service of Science Unveiling the Smithsonian’s Secret Weapon Nestled within the Smithsonian’s vast storage complex, a colony of unassuming creatures plays a vital role …
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Marine Biology
Unveiling the Secrets of a Dead Blue Whale: Lessons for the Ocean and Ourselves
by Rosaby RosaWhat a Dead Blue Whale Can Teach Us About the Ocean and Ourselves The Unexpected Discovery On a blustery beach in Oregon, scientists and volunteers gathered around a rare sight: …
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6 Ways to Find Free Firewood Gathering firewood can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, especially if you can find it for free. Here are six ways to score some …
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Glaciers: Frozen Archives of Climate History Glaciers, massive rivers of ice, are like time capsules, preserving centuries of climate data within their icy layers. Scientists study these layers, known as …
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Childhood Memories
Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends Get a Makeover at New York Public Library
by Zuzanaby ZuzanaWinnie-the-Pooh and Friends Get a Makeover at New York Public Library Historical Significance of the Stuffed Animals Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s classic children’s books, have …
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Animation
Xerox Animation: How It Revolutionized Disney and Changed the Course of Animation
by Jasmineby JasmineHow Xerox Technology Revolutionized Disney Animation The Birth of a New Era In the mid-20th century, the animation industry was facing a crisis. Traditional animation methods were becoming increasingly expensive, …
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Celebrity Art
Lost David Bowie Painting Found in Landfill, Estimated to Sell for Thousands
by Jasmineby JasmineDavid Bowie Painting Found in Landfill Expected to Fetch Thousands at Auction Discovery In a remarkable turn of events, an unidentified individual made an extraordinary find at a donation center …
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Health and Wellness
The HapiFork: A Buzzing Tool for Weight Loss and Improved Health
by Rosaby RosaThe HapiFork: A Buzzing Tool for Weight Loss? What is the HapiFork? The HapiFork is a utensil designed to help people slow down their eating and lose weight. It vibrates …
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Marsupial Sabertooth Thylacosmilus: Scavenger or Predator? New Findings Challenge Previous Assumptions For years, paleontologists have assumed that the extinct marsupial sabertooth Thylacosmilus atrox was a fearsome predator, thanks to its …