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The Horrific Guinea Worm Is on the Run — Just 14 Cases Reported Worldwide Last Year
A debilitating parasitic worm could soon be eradicated as one of humanity’s longtime foes. On Wednesday, the Carter Centre announced that only 14 cases of guinea worm disease were reported worldwide in 2021 — the lowest toll yet and a sharp decline from the year before. There are still ongoing challenges impeding eradication, though, including…
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U.S. Secret Service Says It Has No Plan for Protecting White House Pets During an Attack
During a nuclear apocalypse, it’s every White House dog (or cat) for themselves.
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The Best Gizmodo History Stories From 2015 You Swore You’d Read Later
The internet is a big place. There’s so much to read and watch and listen to that it can be overwhelming. We all have those stories that we start, get distracted for one reason or another, and promise ourselves we’ll finish later. Well, here’s your second chance — with a special focus on Australia.