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Science Komodo dragon teeth are so metal Gail Sherman

genetics "Unassuming" fern has largest genome yet found. "It's just ridiculous" Rob Beschizza

conspiracy theories Raw milk lovers are spinning the government's H5N1 warnings into a conspiracy theory Jennifer Sandlin

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top talent These wine descriptions are perfectly absurd! Jennifer Sandlin

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Science "Lost species" De Winton's golden mole found after 86 years Jennifer Sandlin

britain British officials seize contraband U.S. candy containing banned "carcinogenic" and "genotoxic" ingredients Americans love to feed their children Rob Beschizza

world records Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise turned 191 years old, and has set a record as the World's Oldest Living Land Animal Jennifer Sandlin