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Godzilla Grew 30 Times Faster Than Any Organism on Earth. Here's Why.
By Laura Geggel published
If Godzilla were a real creature, his incredibly rapid growth spurt on the big screen would be off the charts, even setting evolutionary records, a new report finds.
Why does the letter 'S' look like an 'F' in old manuscripts?
By Megan Gannon published
Where did the long s come from and why has this character largely disappeared?
Hereditary Rule Wreaked Havoc in 'Game of Thrones' — and in Medieval Europe
By Mindy Weisberger published
When male heirs were scarce during the Middle Ages, instability reigned.
Leonardo Da Vinci Was Ambidextrous, Handwriting Analysis Shows
By Mindy Weisberger published
The famously left-handed artist was all right as a righty.
The First Cave Art from the Balkans May Date Back 30,000 Years
By Megan Gannon published
In a first, archaeologists have discovered Upper Paleolithic cave paintings in the Balkans.
Why Giant Tortoise Sex Became the Basis of a Key 'Game of Thrones' Sound Effect
By Brandon Specktor published
No, that's not a real dragon purring in the background of "Game of Thrones"; it's just a giant male tortoise moaning.
The Old English Verse 'Beowulf' Was Likely Written by a Single Author
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
"The sword sweat blood, while the warrior rejoiced."
Here's What the Speed of Light Looks Like in Slow Motion
By Brandon Specktor published
What does the speed of light look like? CalTech researchers built the world's fastest camera to find out.
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