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An unstoppable mushroom is tearing through North American forests. Fungi enthusiasts are doing damage control A rogue mushroom is ripping through North American forests, after escaping from cultivation. As it runs riot, mushroom enthusiasts are rescuing the native fungi in its path.

Put simply, the ecosystem in North America was ripe for invasion by the prolific golden fungus. Local fungi, which had coevolved with local trees and plants over millions of years, could not keep up.

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Church leaders criticise Christian owner of GB News over channel’s climate attacks Exclusive: Paul Marshall also challenged over his own ‘misleading’ statements and £1.8bn of fossil fuel investments in his hedge fund

Church leaders push back against GB News. “If you have personal financial interests in fossil fuels, we ask, in the spirit of transparency, that you declare these interests before making public statements about the climate crisis.”

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Chernobyl Fungus Seems to Have Evolved an Incredible Ability It's thriving.

There, clinging to the interior walls of one of the most radioactive buildings on Earth, scientists have found a strange black fungus curiously living its best life.

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Dozens of 'eyesore' structures suddenly appear on popular North Wales beach Talacre beach is under two hours away from Manchester

Beachgoers were left scratching their heads after a number of steel structures appeared along the coast.

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Beyond the Crystal Ball: Why Modern Science is Warming Up to Tarot as Therapy Explore how Tarot is being used as a tool for mental wellness and self-reflection. From Jungian archetypes to modern psychology, discover the science behind the cards.

"Tarot is a tool for guided self-reflection." – Yaro Kyry. Dive into the science and folklore of the cards on the blog today! #Psychology

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Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton goes on public display for first time Hundreds of thousands of visitors expected for month-long display of 13th-century saint’s remains

Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton is going on full public display from Sunday for the first time, in a move that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.

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Review: The Year of the Horse - Crafting Connection Through ACD’s Zodiac Collection Explore the artisan craftsmanship of ACD’s zodiac bracelets, blessed at Mount Putuo. A respectful look at the design and cultural history behind these Year of the Horse keepsakes.

Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year with a sophisticated, red-threaded symbol of independence and protection. inpurespirit.com/151... #chinesenewyear

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Review: The Year of the Horse - Crafting Connection Through ACD’s Zodiac Collection Explore the artisan craftsmanship of ACD’s zodiac bracelets, blessed at Mount Putuo. A respectful look at the design and cultural history behind these Year of the Horse keepsakes.

Embrace the Horse’s indomitable energy with artisan bracelets that blend ancient heritage and modern style.

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Beyond the Crystal Ball: Why Modern Science is Warming Up to Tarot as Therapy Explore how Tarot is being used as a tool for mental wellness and self-reflection. From Jungian archetypes to modern psychology, discover the science behind the cards.

Forget the fortune-telling clichés! Modern Tarot is all about psychology and self-reflection. Here is why it is trending.

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The Kraken of the Keys: Watch a Rescued Octopus Play Music for Food Can an octopus play the piano? With nine brains and eight arms, the answer might surprise you. Discover the weird and wonderful story of Takoyaki the musical mollusc.

It is like having eight pianists in one body. Watch what happens when a Swedish musician builds a custom piano for a rescued octopus.

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The Dark Magic of Chocolate: How Cocoa Boosts Memory and Feeds the Gods Can eating chocolate really help you pass an exam? Discover the cognitive benefits of cocoa flavonoids and the weird folklore behind our favourite treat.

White chocolate fans, look away. Only the dark stuff boosts your memory, according to new science. Here is why. 🍫🧠 #HealthTips #DarkChocolate #Study

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Why Are Hawaiian Seals Snorting Eels? A Slippery Science Mystery Scientists are baffled by Hawaiian monk seals getting eels stuck in their noses. We explore the funny, weird, and slightly gross theories behind this ocean mystery.

Ever laughed so hard milk came out of your nose? Imagine being a 400lb seal, but instead of milk, it is a two-foot spotted eel. The theories on why this keeps happening are equal parts hilarious and gross. Dive in:

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The Curious Adventurer: A New Myth Arrives in Ashdown Forest for Pooh’s Centenary Discover "The Big One Hundred," a magical celebration of 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh featuring giant puppets and enchanted walks in Ashdown Forest.

Think you know the Hundred Acre Wood? Discover the "weird and wonderful" reality of the forest that inspired A. A. Milne. #WinnieThePooh #AshdownForest

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650-foot mega-tsunami is recorded by satellites, sends seismic waves worldwide for nine days Over 25 million cubic yards of rock and ice broke loose and plunged into Greenland's Dickson Fjord, creating a 650-foot-high mega-tsunami

On September 16, 2023, more than 25 million cubic yards of rock and ice – enough to fill 10,000 Olympic-size pools – broke loose and plunged into Dickson Fjord.

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Beyond the Crystal Ball: Why Modern Science is Warming Up to Tarot as Therapy Explore how Tarot is being used as a tool for mental wellness and self-reflection. From Jungian archetypes to modern psychology, discover the science behind the cards.

Could a deck of cards be the key to your next breakthrough? 🃏 We explore the fascinating link between Tarot and mental wellness. #Tarot

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The Kraken of the Keys: Watch a Rescued Octopus Play Music for Food Can an octopus play the piano? With nine brains and eight arms, the answer might surprise you. Discover the weird and wonderful story of Takoyaki the musical mollusc.

They have 9 brains, 8 arms, and now... a record deal? Well, maybe not yet. But Takoyaki the octopus is officially a pianist.

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The Dark Magic of Chocolate: How Cocoa Boosts Memory and Feeds the Gods Can eating chocolate really help you pass an exam? Discover the cognitive benefits of cocoa flavonoids and the weird folklore behind our favourite treat.

Did you know the Pope once ruled that chocolate didn't break a fast? Discover the "weird and wonderful" history of cocoa in our latest article. ☕✝️ #History #Chocolate #WeirdFacts

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Why Are Hawaiian Seals Snorting Eels? A Slippery Science Mystery Scientists are baffled by Hawaiian monk seals getting eels stuck in their noses. We explore the funny, weird, and slightly gross theories behind this ocean mystery.

Remember planking? Turns out animals have trends too. Researchers think the eel-in-nose phenomenon might be peer pressure among juvenile seals. Yes, really. Find out why the cool kids of the coral reef are accessorising with eels here:

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The Ancient Battle of the Sexes: The Real Reason Women Outlive Men Why do women outlive men? It's not just lifestyle. Uncover the deep-rooted genetic and evolutionary factors that give females a survival advantage across the animal kingdom.

Explore the fascinating new research that explains the longevity gap between sexes, connecting it to genetics, competition, and even the power of parenthood.

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The Ness of Brodgar: The Anomaly That Wouldn’t Stay Buried Just as the Ness of Brodgar was closed, radar revealed a mysterious new structure. Discover the "anomaly" that is bringing Time Team back to Orkney in 2026

Totally dissimilar to anything else. What is the mysterious anomaly found at the Ness of Brodgar?

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Human Rights Day Turns the Spotlight on Human Rights Protections - Local Communities Call for more Safeguarding Today (10th December) marks Human Rights Day, and Amnesty International has taken the opportunity to draw our attention to the fact that most people in the UK are strong backers of human rights protections, believing they're now more important than ever.

Today (10th December) marks Human Rights Day, and Amnesty International has taken the opportunity to draw our attention to the fact that most people in the UK are strong backers of human rights protections, believing they’re now more important than ever:

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Why This Giant Icelandic Cat Will Eat You If You Don't Get New Socks for Christmas Forget Santa, Iceland has the Yule Cat (Jólakötturinn), a giant monster that eats children who don't get new clothes for Christmas.

Imagine a festive monster so terrifying it has to be banned by a king. Now imagine that monster is just the pet. The Yule Cat's owner, Grýla, has an even darker holiday tradition. The entire family is nightmare fuel.

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The Age of Disclosure: Is the government finally admitting aliens exist? A new documentary, The Age of Disclosure, features high-ranking officials claiming the US has recovered alien craft. Is the truth finally coming out?

34 government insiders. One massive claim: We are not alone. Is The Age of Disclosure the proof we've been waiting for?

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Your Brain on Music: Why Musicians Feel Pain Differently A new study finds that years of musical training can rewire the brain, making musicians more resilient to pain. Discover the science behind this incredible finding.

Science confirms what many suspected: musicians are built differently. A startling study reveals their brains have a unique defence against pain.

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Distilling the "Soul" of a Landscape: How Animo Spirits Bottles the Karoo We talk to Alaric Bouwer of Animo Spirits about bottling the "terroir" of the Karoo, the link between distilling and herbalism, and South African plant folklore.

It takes 10-12 years for one plant to mature before it can be harvested. 🤯 Learn how this "master education in humility" is used to create a spirit that captures the "personality" of a place. A fascinating look at the craft of bottling a landscape.

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What is Creepypasta? The Digital Folklore That Invaded Our Nightmares Get a fright with our guide to Creepypasta, the viral horror stories that define modern online culture. Read summaries of the genre's most terrifying characters.

Learn why these stories grip our psyche and what happens when the line between digital myth and reality fatally blurs.

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The Ness of Brodgar: The Anomaly That Wouldn’t Stay Buried Just as the Ness of Brodgar was closed, radar revealed a mysterious new structure. Discover the "anomaly" that is bringing Time Team back to Orkney in 2026

The Ness of Brodgar was supposed to be "sleeping". But a new radar scan found something that wouldn't stay buried.

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What Was the Smartest Thing Confucius Ever Said? (We Have 5 Contenders) From the Silver Rule to the essence of knowledge, we break down the smartest and most enduring teachings of the great philosopher Confucius.

From the Silver Rule to the essence of knowledge, we break down the smartest and most enduring teachings of the great philosopher Confucius.

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