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Tapir: The Ancient Fruitarian With the Tiny Trunk

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The protection of these strange looking, ancient animals, and creatures like them, may be a key component in helping a planet in climate catastrophe.

10 Greek Goddesses in Ancient Mythology

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In Greek mythology, goddesses held as much power as gods, embodying various aspects of nature and human experience.

The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason

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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.

The Ancient Swedish Vallhund Dog Was Almost Lost to History

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The energetic and friendly Swedish Vallhund was originally bred more than 1,000 years ago and was saved from extinction in 1942.

The Evil Eye's Ancient Power Still Resonates Today

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Belief in the evil eye has existed since at least 3300 B.C.E. and is found in Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures of the Mediterranean and Middle East. But why has belief persisted for so long?

Farro Is an Ancient Grain Having a Modern Revival

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Farro is a grain you may not be familiar with, but it's been around a long time, it's incredibly versatile and it's oh so good for you, so what's not to like?

Ridiculous History: Ancient Armies Waged War With Hallucinogenic Honey

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What was the 'mad honey' used by Roman and Persian warriors? Learn more about hallucinogenic honey in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

A Brief History of the Triangle Tattoo Meaning and Evolution

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Is a triangle tattoo meaning spiritual, symbolic, or geometric? Discover its deep significance in religion, alchemy, and sacred symbolism.

The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome

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Son of the venerated Marcus Aurelius, Commodus went in the other direction, killing scores of men and exotic animals in gladiatorial bloodbaths and dressing up in a lion's skin.

How the Ancient Land Blob Gondwana Became Today's Continents

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Gondwana was a humongous landmass that persisted for 300 million years before it began to break up, forming all the continents in the modern Southern Hemisphere.

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