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These were the world’s drunkest countries in 2021, according to a new study
Americans were among the heaviest drinkers in the world in early 2021, with participants reporting to being drunk a little under twice a month.
200,000-year-old remains of close relative to modern humans found in Siberian cave
Scientists have found 200,000 year old remains of a close relative to the modern human known as the Denisovans.
A penguin named Pingu somehow made it from Antarctica to New Zealand: An 1,800-mile journey
An Adélie penguin was spotted on a beach in New Zealand on Wednesday, more than 1,800 miles from Antarctica, where the penguins are found.
‘Discovery of a lifetime’: Restorers accidentally find Renaissance-era paintings behind wall
Restorers in England made “the discovery of a lifetime” by accident when they found paintings dating back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The River Thames was declared ‘biologically dead’ 60 years ago. Now it’s making a comeback
Declared “biologically dead” in 1957, the River Thames is again home to seals, seahorses and certain kinds of birds, according to a report.
Remember LAX’s jetpack man? Officials think he could actually be a balloon
The FAA and FBI said balloons were “one working theory” to explain the Los Angeles area’s three jetpack sightings.
Newly named human species just dropped: Everything you need to know about Homo bodoensis
The newly named species, proposed in an anthropology journal Thursday, could be a direct ancestor of the modern human.
Landslides, flooding: Photos show aftermath of ‘bomb cyclone’ after it slams West Coast
Parts of the West Coast were hit by record-breaking rain and strong winds over the weekend. These images show the devastation left behind.
Peanut butter jelly time: How healthy is the American classic? Experts weigh in
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have maintained their popularity for decades. But is PB&J a healthy lunch for kids and adults?