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Modern Disease Found in Ancient Bones
The finding shows that brucellosis has been in Albania since at least the Middle Ages.
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'Yeti Finger' Mystery Solved
A finger that was believed to be from a yeti turns out to be a human.
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Modern Disease Found in Ancient Bones
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The finding shows that brucellosis has been in Albania since at least the Middle Ages. Read more
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Readers Choice: Best Stories of 2011
Posted Sat Dec 31, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0
What were the best stories of 2011? We asked you, and here are your favorites. Read more
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Love Pipe Unearthed in Israel
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Dec 30, 2011 01:47 PM ET | 0
The centuries-old pipe mouthpiece may have been used for hashish and bears the words, "love is language for the lovers." Read more
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'Yeti Finger' Mystery Solved
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Dec 29, 2011 03:11 PM ET | 0
A finger that was believed to be from a yeti, once revered in a monastery, turns out to be a human. Read more
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UN Flags at Half-Mast for Kim Jong-il's Funeral
Posted Wed Dec 28, 2011 06:22 PM ET | 0
The UN headquarters may be following protocol, but critics argue the organization's human rights message is "being blurred." Read more
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Ancient Texts Part of Earliest Known Documents
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Dec 27, 2011 02:24 PM ET | 0
A team of scholars has discovered what might be the oldest representation of the Tower of Babel. Read more
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Best Science Pics of 2011
Posted Mon Dec 26, 2011 08:16 AM ET | 0
From eyeballs to lion cubs and volcanoes to coronal mass ejections we bring you Discovery News' best science pictures of 2011. Read more
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Deafness Shaped Beethoven's Music
Posted Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:37 PM ET | 0
Beethoven's music changed throughout his life as he lost his hearing. Read more
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Vote for Your Favorite History Story of 2011
Posted by Trace Dominguez Thu Dec 22, 2011 09:56 AM ET | 0
Mummies, the Civil War and a possible wife of the Christian God? Must be a History poll! Vote for your favorite History story of 2011. Read more
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Oh Christmas Tree!: A History in Photos
Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 08:20 AM ET | 0
Learn how the fir tree found its way from the lonely forest into homes and towns. Read more
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Medieval Knights May Have Had PTSD
Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:49 AM ET | 0
We think of them as courageous, chivalrous, brutal and cold-hearted, but medieval knights lived hard lives and suffered. Read more
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39 Years Ago: Final Moon Mission Splashdown: Big Pic
Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 03:40 PM ET | 0
On Dec. 19, 1972, the Apollo 17 mission returned to Earth -- astronauts haven't left the safety of Earth orbit since. Read more
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Kim Jong-Il Heir Faces Unsure Future
Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:25 PM ET | 0
North Korea's state news agency called the dead leader's son, Kim Jong Un, the "great successor." Read more
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Vaclav Havel Dies at 75
Posted Sun Dec 18, 2011 09:35 AM ET | 0
Former Czech president and hero of the Velvet Revolution Vaclav Havel died on Sunday. Read more
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Memorable Images From the Iraq War
Posted Fri Dec 16, 2011 01:26 PM ET | 0
The war may be over, but the healing has only begun. Here's a look at some of the most iconic images of the Iraq War. Read more
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