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Medieval plague victims likely found in mass grave in Germany
13 January 2026 @ 8:48 pm
Archaeologists say they located a Black Death burial site containing some of a village's 12,000 dead.
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Amazon is blowing out LEVOIT air purifiers so you can filter out irritants
13 January 2026 @ 7:30 pm
The air in your house sucks—fix it with these Amazon deals on air purifiers and humidifiers.
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Is it illegal to own an axolotl? It depends.
13 January 2026 @ 6:55 pm
A recent pet seizure at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport illustrates ongoing confusion.
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Father and son reclaim Guinness World Record for fastest quadcopter drone
13 January 2026 @ 4:55 pm
Luke and Mike Bell’s Peregrine 4 achieved the milestone barely a month after it was taken from them.
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Abandoned pigs rescued on Tennessee’s Looney Islands
13 January 2026 @ 3:38 pm
The animals are in good hands thanks to patience and a ‘pig whisperer.’
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In medieval France, murderous pigs faced trial and execution
13 January 2026 @ 2:01 pm
Animal trials helped to restore order when the unspeakable happened.
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Get a 4-pack of these UGREEN Air Tracker tags for just $23—less than the price of one Apple AirTag
13 January 2026 @ 4:41 am
These wireless tags use the Apple Find My tech and can make a sound to help you find your wallet, phone, or whatever.
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Adorama just dropped prices on Canon cameras and lenses by up to 30%
13 January 2026 @ 3:39 am
Just about every camera and lens Canon makes is on sale right now at Adorama. Grab a mirrorless rig and make some photos and videos.
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Backcountry is blowing out hiking bags, backpacks, and luggage for up to 65% off during this clearance sale
13 January 2026 @ 2:05 am
Score huge savings on bags from Dakine, Patagonia, Mystery Ranch, Osprey, and more during this clearance sale.
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600-year-old Viking shipwreck is the largest of its kind
12 January 2026 @ 9:32 pm
The medieval ‘cog’ was nearly 92 feet long and featured castles on its bow and stern.
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