Don’t Like Your History? Change It!
2012-02-21
At the same time our soldiers keep on fighting in Afghanistan, that country is rewriting its history books to LEAVE OUT its many wars.
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Whales are Slaves in Aquatic Shows
2012-02-21
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People aren’t the only ones who live in slavery. Five killer whales have been named as plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) against Sea World, which says they deserve the same constitutional protection from slavery as humans.
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We’re All Hybrids
2012-02-21
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The traditional idea that modern humans left Africa and spread throughout the world about 50,000 years ago, replacing all other species of human, is changing. Instead, genetic analysis shows that modern humans encountered and bred with at least two different types of ancient humans: the Neanderthals, who lived in Europe and Asia, and a mysterious, newly-discovered group known as Denisovans, who lived in Asia.
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Landscape Invaders
2012-02-20
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Here’s yet another result of climate change: Our landscapes will change too. It’s not just that we’ll have to plant more hot weather, drought-resistant foliage, it’s that some of these plants will INVADE. Is this a problem? Just ask the city of Atlanta about kudzu!
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