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Nursing home apologizes over "unfortunate" typo spotted in ad
The local resident who spotted the mistake said it was a "bold choice of name considering the age of many residents."
"Extraordinary" Neanderthal discovery reveals secrets of human evolution
Scientist tells Newsweek that Altamura Man research is "of enormous interest for our knowledge of Neanderthals, ourselves as a species and human evolution."
Shock at unexpected "ghost rider" in Google Maps cemetery image
A Reddit user was confused when she looked at the shared images on Google Maps at the cemetery in Katy, Texas, where her parents are buried.
Enormous sperm whale skull stolen from museum in mystery theft
"For the life of me I can't understand why anyone would want to steal it," said Angela George of Australia's Eden Killer Whale Museum.
Scientists to dig up mysterious ancient whale—"Don't know what we'll find"
The whale is thought to be around 1,000 years old and could have measured more than 65 feet in length—but researchers are not sure exactly what it is.
The Roman city where people haven't grown taller for 2,000 years
Researchers have found that unlike the rest of the world, the citizens of Milan have not significantly grown since the Roman Era.
Skull found on beach may be from centuries-old shipwrecked sailor
The skull is the second set of human remains found in the area in southwestern England in recent months.
Drought at Missouri river exposes ancient, possibly extinct, bison
Bones believed to be of the antique bison, an extinct species of bison larger than modern day bison that died out around 10,000 years ago, have been discovered.
Prehistoric 50-foot whale discovered in deep jungle valley by accident
The ribs of the near-complete fossil, estimated to be at least 85,000 years old, were seen sticking out of the ground by an archaeologist and a local collector.
Texas man recalls moment he found human skull in swamp as cops launch probe
"As I continued to circle and search the area I walked further out and then I saw it, a human skull," wrote the man who found the remains.
Meet the 'crowned crocodile' as 260 million-year-old skull goes on display
"Seeing the skull in such great condition really helps with being able to visualize how this creature may appear in real life," said photographer Israel Baldago
Some fans are just learning a McDonald's has 2000-year-old skeletons inside
McDonald's Italia told Newsweek the restaurant is "the only one of its kind in Italy and the first in the world for McDonald's."
Take a look at the skeleton of a pregnant T-rex dinosaur called "Barbara"
The skeleton is one of only three pregnant T. rex skeletons to have been discovered.
'Vampire' Skeleton Found Pinned to Ground with Sickle Around Neck
The sickle may have been placed in a woman's grave to prevent her rising from the dead and exacting revenge.
Lake Mead Drowning Victim's 10-Year-Old Son Thought He Was Playing in Water
Tom Erndt says that he can now finally find closure for his father's death.
What on Earth Would Make People Want to Collect Human Remains?
The news of a Pennsylvania man buying human brains and skin on Facebook has brought the centuries-old practice human body part collection into the spotlight.
Internet in Hysterics After Homeowner Finds Fake Skeleton in Wall With Note
TikTok users were impressed by a former resident's dedication to pranking the home's new owners.
'You Treat a Dog Better': Workers Spot Skeleton of Woman Through Window
Marilyn McMichael's calendar was turned to August 2020, indicating that she may have been dead for nearly two years.
Couple Renovating Century House Find Bones Beneath the Floorboards: 'Fear'
The married couple are renovating an old home to flip for a profit and are doing most of the work themselves.
Police Make Unexpected Discovery Investigating Report of 'Skeletal Remains'
"After a thorough investigation the 'remains' were removed and given a proper burial," the police said in a Facebook post.
Woman Finds Creepy Sunken 'Stone' Skulls in the Backyard of Her New Home
"I'm just looking out my window and I swear to God, those rocks look like skulls," the tenant said.
Man Finds Bullet and Jawbone While Digging in His 'Garden of Death'
A man was planting some trees in his backyard when he came across a Prussian button, a bullet casing and a jawbone.
Human Remains Found at Costco Site in California, Police Investigating
Police do not believe the remains are historical and are treating the site as a crime scene.
Ancient Remains From 6,500-Year-Old Graves Unearthed by Archeologists
The newly discovered tombs in the necropolis had been disturbed by roadworks.
Human Skull Once Used for 'Teaching' Found in High School
The school district has since instructed its principals to inspect their campuses for any similar findings.
Construction Worker Baffled to Find Massive Skull in the Middle of a River
The man spotted the skull at the bottom of a river, and decided to go investigate.
Man Calls Police After Finding Mysterious Bones Hidden Inside Home's Walls
The tenant theorized on TikTok that the bones may have fallen down from his "creepy" crawl space in the loft.
Man Puts Giant Skeleton in His Front Yard to Warn Unvaccinated
Jesse Jones said he wants to warn those who remain skeptical about COVID-19 in the community, while urging more people to get vaccinated.
Hundreds of Skeletons Found Buried Under Beach
Researchers discovered the remarkably well-preserved medieval burial site after beachgoers spotted "bits of bone" sticking out from the sand.
3,000-Year-Old Remains Believed to Be Oldest Known Victim of Shark Attack
"Fatal shark attacks are rare today and the chances of discovering an archaeological case are incredibly small," explained researcher J. Alyssa White.