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Earth's missing continent was found 375 years after it was first spotted by sailors

Hidden in plain sight, the lost continent of Zealandia conceals mysteries that still fascinate scientists today.

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Son's sarcastic obituary honoring eccentric father is the perfect tribute

After reading it, people wrote that they wished they had met Robert while he was still alive.

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One of the biggest countries is starting to split into two, a new study discovers

'We didn’t know continents could behave this way and that is (...) fundamental,' says geodynamicist.

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Matching dinosaur footprints found over 3,700 miles apart reveal a deep secret about continents

Researchers noted that the footprints discovered are almost identical in age, shape, geology, and plate tectonics.

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Seth Rogen was asked about being childless and his honest response is very refreshing

The Canadian-American actor said that 'a lot of people have kids even before they think about it'.

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Geologists stunned to discover part of the Earth that disappeared 20 million years ago

The mega-plate, which is a surprise discovery, disappeared some 20 million years ago after a series of subduction processes.

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Medieval routine could be the answer for people who struggle to sleep at night

Segmented sleep patterns were once common among eminent people, but they may not help today.

In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone
Science

In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone

Standing in the room gives people creeps, making them feel as if they're losing their spatial balance and orientation.

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One simple song lyric can tell if you are a Millennial, Gen Z, or Boomer

A stand-up comedian uses the song lyric to spot different generations in her crowd.

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Family

Boyfriend quits job, travels 4,000 miles in 6 months, to spell 'marry me' on Google Earth

This unforgettable proposal shows some men will go the distance for love.

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Science

Scientists stunned after discovering gigantic missing "blob" of water in the Atlantic Ocean

The giant mass of water stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea.

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Ideas

Copy of Medieval sleep routine could be the answer to people who struggle to sleep at night

Segmented sleep patterns were once common among eminent people, but they may not help today.

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Science

Earth's missing continent rediscovered 375 years after sailors first set foot there

Long overlooked and mostly underwater, Zealandia is rewriting what we know about Earth’s continents.

2000-year-old temple featured in 'Indiana Jones' found in the depths of Gulf of Puzzuoli
History

2000-year-old temple featured in 'Indiana Jones' found in the depths of Gulf of Puzzuoli

The region is known for the remains of ancient structures such as Roman baths.

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Science

Astounding ‘yellow brick road to Atlantis’ discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean

'That’s a unique structure,' said one of the scientists after discovering the pattern across the seabed.