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RJ Hamster

1 year ago

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Nicknamed the “Dial of Destiny,” it’s taking center stage in the latest Indiana Jones adventure. However, the mechanism’s discovery was not a matter of destiny but one of serendipity. Discover how this ancient relic was discovered and the mystery behind the astronomical device.

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Heat waves worldwide are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer, yet many people brush off the dangers. Here’s how extreme heat affects us—and can kill you. +

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This ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrifice. Desperate to make the torrential rains stop, they offered up their most precious resource to the gods: their children. +

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They were nine experienced hikers. Their bizarre deaths in Russia’s rugged Dyatlov Pass reverberated worldwide. Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? +

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