Tag: Evolution
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Sharks Existed Before Trees
Think trees are ancient? Sharks have been around 100 million years longer. Discover how these apex predators outlived mass extinctions and predate even the first forests.
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Pando: The Oldest Living Organism on Earth
Pando, the ancient grove of quaking aspens in Utah, is Earth’s oldest living organism. Spanning 106 acres, its interconnected root system dates back over 80,000 years
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Hippos and Whales Are Each Others’ Closest Relatives
Whales and hippos share the same ancestor that lived around 55 million years ago. They are the closest living cousins of each other.
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Water Can Boil and Freeze at the Same Time
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Wombat Feces Are Cube-Shaped
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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow More Than Six Inches During Summer
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The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 to 45 Minutes
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Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
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There’s Enough DNA in the Human Body to Stretch from the Sun to Pluto and Back
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Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’t
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Fact Check: Does Honey Really Never Spoil?
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Sharks Existed Before Trees
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From Spilled Beans to Ice Breakers: The Surprising Origins of Common Idioms
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