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Humans Sheltered in This Lava Tube for Thousands of Years
Three needs are famously fundamental to survival: food, water, and shelter. According to new research, ancient humans had at least two of those three needs met by a nearly mile-long lava tube about 77 miles (125 kilometers) north of Medina, Saudi Arabia, for at least 7,000 years. The lava tube in question is named Umm…
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Like Neanderthals, Early Humans Endured a Frigid Europe
Europe was considerably colder 44,000 years ago than previously thought, according to new research. The finding is forcing a rethink about early human migration patterns and where our ancestors preferred to settle.
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Don’t Watch This If You Suffer From Claustrophobia
Video: When I first bumped into this clip, my mind refused to accept what my eyes were seeing. And, to this moment, my brain still doesn’t fully understand how these people managed to squeeze their bodies into such a minuscule hole. One thing is clear: If these guys suffered from claustrophobia, this video wouldn’t exist.