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10 amazing things we learned about our human ancestors in 2022
By Laura Geggel published
From when our ancient relatives began walking on two feet to the first known medical amputation on Homo sapiens, here's what we learned in 2022 about our human ancestors.
The most famous Bigfoot sightings
By Patrick Pester published
Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is one of North America's most enduring legends, with thousands of people claiming to have seen the giant ape-like creature. Here are the most famous Bigfoot sightings.
What does love do to your brain?
By Michele Meyer published
Love stimulates the release of hormones such as oxytocin in certain brain regions.
How the Christmas tree tradition came to be
By Troy Bickham published
Evergreens have long served as symbols of the perseverance of life during the bleakness of winter, and the promise of the sun’s return.
Attila the Hun raided Rome due to starvation, not bloodlust, study suggests
By Ben Turner published
The infamous barbarian's most devastating incursions took place in years with extremely dry summers.
What is Occam's razor?
By Joshua A. Krisch published
Is the simplest explanation always the best one, as Occam's razor states?
Why is Hanukkah 8 days?
By Tom Metcalfe published
Is Hanukkah eight days because of an ancient miracle that oil burned for that long? It turns out there's more to the story.
What is a Christmas Yule log?
By Tom Metcalfe published
A Yule log is a Christmas tradition in which a log of wood is progressively burned in a fireplace over several nights.
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