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This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.




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This creature is so terrifying it was named after America's goriest act of revenge

A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife.




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World's deepest fish discovered 5 miles under the ocean surface

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'




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Giant deep sea coral reef discovered off South Carolina coast

It stretches for at least 85 miles and is likely the keystone source of the region's fisheries.




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'Psychedelic' jellyfish dominates the deep-sea dance floor

Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission.




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9 unexpectedly beautiful sea creatures

While dolphins and whales might get all the attention, here are some lesser-known sea creatures that are just as magnificent.




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A short workweek at a Japanese company led to a massive boost in productivity

Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line.




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These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving shoppers in search of the best holiday deals no longer have to head to the store.




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Who should enjoy Rome's famed Spanish Steps?

The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be fined for sitting on them.



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Lights! Camera! Tragedy! Famous 'cursed' movies

Troubles on the set and suspicious deaths helped to cultivate a nasty reputation for these cursed movies and famous legends.



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28,000 strangers saved an abandoned French castle, and now you can see it

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.



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A Danish artist hid these recycled giants in the woods for you to find

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates 'forgotten giant' sculptures in the wilderness.



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A centuries-old riddle in stone has finally been solved

A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners.



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Unearthed 2,000-year-old Roman dagger restored to its former glory

The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern.



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Teddy Roosevelt's White House was a real zoo

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president, had a menagerie that included everything from dogs and bears to rodents and a one-legged rooster.




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Jellyfish blooms that shut down power plants linked to offshore construction

Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise.




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Hundreds of hot air balloons lift off, setting world record in France

In France, 456 hot air balloons floated in a line at the same time during the Mondial Air Ballons festival at an airbase in Chambley-Bussieres.




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How to know if you damaged your eyes during the eclipse

If you watched the Great American Eclipse of 2017, here's how you can tell if you hurt your eyesight in the process.



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Atacama desert carpeted with surprise floral bloom

In Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth, flowers usually bloom just once every seven years. But heavy winter rains brought on a bonus bloom.



  • Climate & Weather

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U.S. national park master plans envisioned today's gorgeous scenery

In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow

The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia.



  • Climate & Weather

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These comedy wildlife photo winners will make you belly laugh

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department.




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Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed

Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Do you really need probiotics?

Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Viruses may have evolved to go easier on women than men

New research shows that viral infections can evolve to affect men worse than women because the viruses consider women to be more valuable hosts.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why we need more 'super corals'

A new study finds Hawaii is home to "super corals" that were nearly destroyed 30 years ago but have rebounded despite warmer, more acidic water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.



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Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.



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Scientists need your dog's help

Study is recruiting 10,000 canine citizen scientists for national dog aging project.




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Kitty rescued in Bangladesh after getting stuck in a window

Video from Dhaka, Bangladesh shows a young man climbing out to rescue a kitty stuck in a window.




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Hockey fans throw 45,000 stuffed animals on the ice for charity

Fans at a Hershey Bears hockey game threw stuffed animals on the ice so they could be donated to charities.




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The truth about why pets get returned

Some animal advocates say don't give pets as gifts, but research shows it's not always a bad idea.




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This blind, deaf puppy was just rescued from the snow by a kind delivery driver

A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned.




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World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary

John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas.




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What happened to Baby Yoda Cat?

A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events.




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Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs

Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite."




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Husky turned away for her 'weird' eyes gets a new home — and a big hug from the internet

A husky turned in by a breeder for her 'weird' eyes is adopted after a rescue group shares her story.




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The 'world's worst cat' just got adopted

Perdita the cat has been dubbed the 'world's worst cat', but we know she's just misunderstood. And now, she's found her forever home.




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Meet the newest dog breed of Westminster

The Azawakh is a sight hound from West Africa that is newly recognized by the American Kennel Club.




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What you need to know about chlorpyrifos

This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children.



  • Protection & Safety

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13 unexpected leap year facts

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.




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Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves.




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Homeless pets need your help as coronavirus closes shelters

Animal shelters and rescues ask people to open their homes to pets as coronavirus forces the shelters to shut down.




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John Kerry: 'We need your help'

On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable.



  • Research & Innovations

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July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth

July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA.



  • Climate & Weather

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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian

People in the Bahamas are in need of food, water and other emergency supplies after Hurricane Dorian.



  • Climate & Weather

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Whatever happened to autumn?

Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out.



  • Climate & Weather

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40 horses saved from California ranch fire

Community works together to rescue dozens of horses from California wildfire.



  • Climate & Weather