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Nineteen-Month-Old Boy Already Knows How to ReadNineteen-Month-Old Boy Already Knows How to Read
25 Nov.
Little genius Carter Whiteside has learned how to read at just 19 months old, to the pride of his mother LaToya. A video posted by his mother shows the baby prodigy effortlessly reading flashcards with words.
Mega Quake Could Sink the Western Part of North AmericaMega Quake Could Sink the Western Part of North America
24 Nov.
Researchers are convinced that the recorded movement of the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate can lead to a killer earthquake that would cause unforeseen devastation.
Three of the Weirdest Spy Operations in HistoryThree of the Weirdest Spy Operations in History
24 Nov.
Spy movie buffs have seen all kinds of crazy top secret operations on screen. But as it turns out, the weirdest, most insane missions are not a product of the film industry but actually happened in real life.
The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster Finally Revealed?The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster Finally Revealed?
20 Nov.
Thanks to this unusual marketing gimmick, the area earns about 30 million pounds annually. According to Gareth Williams, the monster was the product of popular novelist Digby George Gerahty.
The Great Historical Figures who Died VirginsThe Great Historical Figures who Died Virgins
19 Nov.
Some of the most celebrated artists, great minds and leaders in the history of mankind have left this world without ever having sex, preserving their chastity from birth until death.
A Large River Flowed Through the Sahara in AntiquityA Large River Flowed Through the Sahara in Antiquity
18 Nov.
The ancient river had numerous tributaries and was one of the longest rivers in Africa. If it were still around today it would have been among the 12 largest rivers.
Mysterious Island has Been Hiding Closed Community for 600 CenturiesMysterious Island has Been Hiding Closed Community for 600 Centuries
12 Nov.
A mysterious community, virtually undisturbed by the events of history in the rest of the world, continues to live on an island in the Indian Ocean, as it has for nearly 60 000 years.
Secrets of the Holy GrailSecrets of the Holy Grail
12 Nov.
It is believed that Christian apocrypha lie at the foundation of all of the legends surrounding the Holy Grail. According to these, the Holy Grail is a precious emerald from the crown of Lucifer himself.
Robots Will Communicate Like HumansRobots Will Communicate Like Humans
11 Nov.
The 1st robot model was simple - it listened to the person and stopped talking whenever it was interrupted. The 2nd, however, was more brash - it could interrupt the person speaking and even argue with them.
The Mojave Desert Moans EerilyThe Mojave Desert Moans Eerily
11 Nov.
Scientists from Caltech have recorded horrifying sounds coming from the dunes of the Mojave Desert. The recorded song of the desert was at a very low frequency and resembles a series of groans, sounding creepily sinister.
The Secrets of PlutoThe Secrets of Pluto
11 Nov.
Pluto's mountains are surrounded by sandy formations of hydrocarbons. What further shocked the research team was the presence of mountains on Pluto, 2 - 2. 5 miles high, composed not of rock but of water ice.
All Planets Become Habitable After Billions of YearsAll Planets Become Habitable After Billions of Years
09 Nov.
American researchers believe that the apparent lack of extraterrestrial life so far is that planets similar to ours have not yet had the chance to fully form.
Cloud of Space Dust Hides Earth TwinCloud of Space Dust Hides Earth Twin
06 Nov.
Researchers purport that the enormous spiral clouds of cosmic dust, now ever more frequently being discovered in Space, could be hiding unknown planets, writes the Daily Mail newspaper.