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How Mummies Work

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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?

Why Were Two Egyptian Mummies Buried With Gold Tongues?

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In the search for Cleopatra's tomb, a team of archaeologists was surprised by two mummies with gold foil-covered tongues. What was the reason for this strange burial custom?

What's so special about a dinosaur named Leonardo?

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What's so special about a dinosaur named Leonardo? It's a fully preserved dinosaur mummy. Learn what's so special about a dinosaur named Leonardo.

What Makes Bog Bodies Different From Desert Mummies?

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What makes peat bogs so perfect at preserving human remains? We look at what's behind these waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter.

10 Oldest Known Diseases

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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?

Casket vs. Coffin: Comparing the Burial Containers

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Made of plain pine or shaped like a shoe, mourners may inter them, suspend them or set them ablaze. How much do caskets and coffins differ?

How Marijuana Works

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Marijuana isn't just a recreational drug for hippies and philosophy majors -- its psychoactive history ranges from Egyptian mummies to modern U.S. politics. What's the big deal about this leafy, green plant?

What Is the Atacama Skeleton, and Why Is It So Controversial?

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The Atacama skeleton has sparked intense controversy and, based on its appearance, speculation of alien origin since its discovery in 2003. But what is the real story behind this little skeleton?

Are Abnormal Archaeological Finds Proof of Extraterrestrial Life?

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Are strange skeletons unearthed across the globe evidence that we're not alone, or are they simply more myths and legends that are bound to be debunked?

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