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Pearl Harbor: Surprise attack that launched US into World War II

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in the Territory of Hawaii devastated U.S. naval power in the Pacific and precipitated America’s entry into World War II.

Julius Caesar biography: Facts & history

Julius Caesar used money and war to become the most powerful person in the Roman Republic.

Scientists spot elusive 'ghost particles' for the first time inside the Large Hadron Collider

The breakthrough will allow scientists to research long sought-after high energy neutrinos.

'Potentially hazardous' asteroid worth nearly $5 billion will enter Earth’s orbit next week, NASA says

The mineral-rich asteroid has an estimated worth of $4.71 billion.

Dark matter may spawn more of itself from ordinary matter, like a cosmic ice-9

A new mechanism for dark matter creation could explain the current six-to-one ratio of dark matter to matter.

Is this really the biblical city where Jesus walked on water?

The biblical city where the Gospels tell of Jesus performing some of his most famous miracles is now a source of debate among archaeologists.

Real-life Moby Dick spotted off the coast of Jamaica

Sailors aboard a gas tanker spotted and filmed a rare encounter with a white sperm whale near Jamaica.

What is a Faraday cage?

Faraday cages are protective enclosures that prevent electromagnetic radiation from entering.

Omicron variant may have evolved in rats, one theory says

Some features of the omicron variant's genome hint that it may have evolved in rodents.

Giant 'phantom jellyfish' that eats with mouth-arms spotted off California coast

The rare creature has only been spotted roughly 100 times since its discovery in 1899.

Fossils of 400-million-year-old 'Excalibur worm' discovered in Australia

Researchers discovered the fossils of two previously unknown armored marine worms named Excalibur and Shuriken.

Silver plate showing topless Scythian goddess unearthed in Russia

Archaeologists in Russia have unearthed a Scythian-crafted silver plate depicting a fertility goddess.

This 130 million-year-old ichthyosaur was a 'hypercarnivore' with knife-like teeth

A newly identified species of ichthyosaur had big teeth to attack large prey, possibly including other marine reptiles.

Pac-Man-shaped blobs become world's first self-replicating biological robots

Biological robots made from frog cells can self-replicate like no other organism, by moving around raw materials to build more of themselves.

Was Stonehenge constructed by builders fueled on 'energy bars'?

Historians have found tasty new evidence that the people who built Stonehenge supplemented their meat and dairy diets with nut and fruit «energy bars» made with animal fat.

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1st case of omicron variant in US confirmed in California

U.S. officials confirmed the first U.S. case of omicron in California.

Unknown human ancestor may have walked a bit like a bear on its hind legs

Ancient footprints reveal a mysterious relative of humans may have lived at the same time and in the same area as the famous human ancestor «Lucy» in Tanzania.

'Very weird' ankylosaur's tail looked like an Aztec war club

Paleontologists in Chile have found the remains of an ankylosaur that represents a new dinosaur lineage.

This pair of merging black holes is the closest to Earth we've ever found

A pair of supermassive black holes that will soon become one has been discovered hiding in a nearby galaxy.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on track for Dec. 22 launch

The generational observatory is nearly ready for space after years of delays.

Starship engine 'crisis' poses possible bankruptcy risk for SpaceX, Elon Musk says: report

Elon Musk thinks that problems with SpaceX's Raptor engine production pose potentially dire consequences for the company, according to media reports.

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Oral B electric toothbrush deals: Discounted toothbrushes in stock and available

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Cheap adjustable dumbbells on sale: The best adjustable dumbbell deals

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History of computers: A brief timeline

The history of computers began with primitive designs in the early 19th century and went on to change the world during the 20th century.

Home weights set deals: Bowflex, RUNWE sales

These home weights set deals will save you money and elevate your strength training from home.

Binoculars deals: Magnificent savings on Celestron, Nikon, Bushnell and more

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Ants vomit into each other's mouths to form social bonds

Ants are highly social animals that have social networks, and they exchange info through vomit.

Rowing machines on sale: Save on NordicTrack, Hydrow, ProForm and more

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Philips electric toothbrush deals: Save on oral hygiene

These Philips electric toothbrush deals will save you up to $150 on your next toothbrush.

Treadmill deals: Save on ProForm and NordicTrack treadmills

Great treadmill deals in stock and available so you can upgrade your home gym for less.

Exercise bikes on sale: Savings on Bowflex, NordicTrack, Proform bikes & more

All the best exercise bikes on sale from top-rated brands that you need to know about.

Famous T. rex had a bone infection, new medical scans reveal

Scientists used a special technique to examine the fossil without damaging it.

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Watch a black hole rip 4 stars to shreds in epic new NASA simulation

NASA astronomers flung 8 stars into a black hole's path in a new simulation that tests the limits of stellar survival in the face of space's most destructive objects

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