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Monkeys: Facts about the largest group of primates
Monkeys are a large group of primates spread around the world with many unique families, species and types, from mini marmosets to...
6 strangest hearts in the animal kingdom
Hearts have become iconic symbols of Valentine's Day, but when it comes to hearts in the real world, one size doesn't fit all — particularly...
What are protists?
Protists are one of the six kingdoms of life. They are simple eukaryotic microorganisms that do not fall into the plant, animal, bacteria...
7 theories on the origin of life
From lightning to space rocks, here are ideas for how the first life on Earth came to be.
Ancient surgical implant or modern-day fake? Peru skull...
A cone-shaped skull with a possible metal implant could represent some of the earliest evidence from Peru of a surgical implant. Or...
430-year-old ninja weapons possibly identified
Artifacts found in Japan may be ninja weapons, including several that look like they were the forerunners to the well-known throwing...
Pineapple: Nutrition facts and health benefits
Spiny on the outside, sweet on the inside, pineapples are one fantastic fruit.
Mermaids & mermen: Facts & legends
Mermaids — legendary half-human, half marine creatures — have fascinated people for centuries and inspired many "sightings."
