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New research estimates that the T. rex may have weighed as much as 33,000 pounds — more than two African elephants. Liang Sen/Xinhua via Getty ImagesPaleontologists in Canada estimate that the T. rex may have reached weights of up to 33,000 pounds. The Tyrannosaurus rex is arguably one of the most famous dinosaurs, but new discoveries are constantly changing our understanding of these massive, prehistoric creatures. For instance, take new research from a team of paleontologists at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Ontario, which suggests that we’ve vastly underestimated the size of T....

The previous record holder was a full one million digits shorter. Years after embarking on a most interesting journey, John Pace of Germantown, Tenn. made the big discovery he’d been waiting for. Last week, Pace discovered the largest prime number known to man, clocking in at over 23 million digits long. The new number, known as M77232917, contains 23,249,425 numbers and is now officially the largest known prime number. It was found when a computer calculated two to the power of 77,232,917 and subtracting one....

Dinosaur “mummy” unearthed, WWII love letter recovered, ancient bracelet found, nun’s murder reopened, T. rex’s bite force measured. Dinosaur ‘Mummy’ Unveiled With Skin And Guts Intact Robert Clark/National Geographic You can’t even see its bones, yet scientists are hailing it as perhaps the best-preserved dinosaur specimen ever unearthed. That’s because, 110 million years later, those bones remain covered by the creature’s intact skin and armor. Indeed, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Alberta, Canada recently unveiled a dinosaur so well-preserved that many have taken to calling it not a fossil, but an honest-to-goodness “dinosaur mummy....

Nazi concentration camp unearthed in the Czech Republic, Cold War spy gadgets to go up for sale, prehistoric honey badger uncovered. Nazi Camp Used During Little-Known Roma Holocaust Uncovered In The Czech Republic German Federal ArchivesA Roma victim in Germany pleads with her Nazi interrogators during the Porajmos. Though their story remains little-known, as many as 500,000 Roma and Sinti people were murdered during the Holocaust. By the end of the war, the Nazis murdered about a quarter of Europe’s Roma population during this genocide, known as the Porajmos....

Ever since Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason in 1618, rumors have swirled about the whereabouts of his severed head. Mary Roxburghe TrustThe red velvet bag found at West Horsely Place, which may have once contained the head of Sir Walter Raleigh. Days before the 400-year anniversary of Sir Walter Raleigh’s death, new evidence popped up that could solve the longstanding mystery about what happened to his head after it was chopped off during his execution in 1618....

Viola Liuzzo was a white woman who drove from Detroit to Alabama to march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. She was gunned down by the KKK before she could make it home to her kids, and the FBI tried to blame her. Wikimedia Commons A close-up of the smashed window and bloodstained door of car where Viola Liuzzo died. The 1965 Civil Rights Movement is a crucial moment in history....

In 1994, Kurt Cobain’s death shocked the world. Fans were horrified that their idol had shot himself — but others believed that someone else had pulled the trigger. Michel Linssen/Redferns/Getty ImagesKurt Cobain was just 27 years old when he died on April 5, 1994. While his death has always been ruled a suicide, not everyone has accepted the official story. Was Kurt Cobain murdered? Ever since the iconic Nirvana frontman was found dead in his Seattle home in April 1994, conspiracy theories have abounded about his short life — and tragic death....

A highly alcoholic spirit originating from Switzerland, absinthe is legendary for its strength. But its potency also led to absinthe being banned in several countries for its perceived link to crime and debauchery. Forever associated with creative types like Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde, absinthe has a decidedly literary — and notorious — reputation. Once believed to be hallucinogenic, this green-hued spirit became a subject of controversy in the early 20th century....

Chefchaouen, known as the “Blue Pearl of Morocco,” dates back to the 15th century when it was founded by refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: 32 Photos That Take You To The Heart Of Jodhpur, India’s Blue City 25 Breathtaking Photos Of Borobudur, The Ancient Temple Of 500 Buddhas Iguazu Falls In 24 Breathtaking Photos...

Referred to as the “greatest American humorist of his age”, Mark Twain was both admired and derided for his biting take on all facets of life. From religion to politics to philosophy, we look at thirty perfect Mark Twain quotes that embody his rapier wit: The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. A clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory. Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts....

From Tank Man to the Burning Monk, see the famous photos that captured the attention of the world and changed history in ways we can still feel today. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: 12 Famous Explorers That Changed The Face Of The World Thích Quảng Đức And The True Story Of The Burning Monk Photograph...

A co-king by age three, Caesarion’s solo reign over Egypt lasted mere days before his adoptive brother had him killed. Wikimedia CommonsThis statue head is thought to represent Caesarion, the alleged child of Cleopatra VII and Julius Caesar. For centuries, power passed from father to son, mother to daughter, in royal dynasties. Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Egypt, intended to continue that practice. She took Roman general Julius Caesar as her lover, giving birth to their son, Caesarion, in 47 B....

Since 2007, over a dozen severed feet still inside their shoes have washed up on the beaches of the Pacific Northwest. Here are some possible answers to this grisly mystery. Video Source: CTV Vancouver Island via The Washington Post Over the past decade, 14 severed human feet still inside their shoes have found been along the shores of the Pacific Northwest near Washington and British Columbia. There have been some men, some women, and various ages and sizes....

Verhüllte Bäume (Wrapped Trees) Completed over the course of several days in November 1998, Wrapped Trees is an exceptional outdoor work that involved the meticulous covering of nearly 180 trees in Basel, Switzerland. Each individual tree had custom made silver polyester wrapping designed to allow the tree’s natural branches to shape the fabric ball and give each tree a unique, luminous design. The Umbrellas Consisting of 3,100 yellow and blue umbrellas placed in both California and Japan between 1984 and 1991, The Umbrellas was one of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s most ambitious projects yet....

Supporters of Tehrik-e-Minhaj ul Quran, an Islamic Organization, protest against “honor killings” of women in Lahore, Pakistan on November 21, 2008. Photo: Arif Ali / AFP / Getty Images Last week, just 30 miles outside the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, a 16-year-old girl was set ablaze. Acting on information from the girl’s own mother, a tribal council tied the girl to the seat of the van used to commit her “offense,” covered the van in gasoline, and set it on fire, leaving her to die....

Snatched from the street by Wolfgang Přiklopil when she was just 10 years old, Natascha Kampusch never gave up on the idea that she would one day be free. On the first day she was allowed to walk to school alone, ten-year-old Natascha Kampusch daydreamed about throwing herself in front of a car. Her parents’ divorce had taken its toll. It didn’t seem that life could get any worse. Then, a man in a white van pulled up beside her....

Lisette Lee told everyone she was a wealthy heiress. It turned out she was trafficking thousands of pounds of marijuana across the United States. Public DomainAfter her arrest, Lisette Lee became known as the “Pot Princess of Beverly Hills.” Most big-time drug dealers are not arrested wearing false eyelashes. Rather than being caught in a bloody faceoff with federal agents, Lisette Lee was arrested at an airport surrounded by a well-dressed and decidedly non-violent entourage that included two personal assistants....

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify? Source: Wikipedia In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified more than 500,000 stars. This is without a doubt a remarkable feat for anyone, least of all a young deaf woman who spent her 19th century childhood with her head not just in the clouds—but in galaxies. Annie’s mother fostered her interest in astronomy when she was a child, teaching her to identify the constellations and making certain she had plenty of books to read on the subject....

Baby bottles date back thousands of years — and may help explain a prehistoric baby boom. Enver-Hirsch/Wien MuseumThese ancient clay vessels were previously thought to have been used to feed the invalid or elderly. Prehistoric parents fed their infants nonhuman milk from animal-shaped baby bottles, according to a recent study. Archaeologists analyzed ancient spouted clay vessels discovered in the graves of Bronze and Iron Age infants in Bavaria and found traces of sheep, cow, and goat milk....

Robert Chambers murdered 18-year-old Jennifer Levin in cold blood. And his run-ins with the law didn’t end there. Getty ImagesRobert Chambers, the “Preppy Killer” who murdered 18-year-old Jennifer Levin, released from the Rikers Island jail on $150,000 bond in 1986. Handsome, well-educated, but deeply troubled: Robert Chambers was a total knockout with a dark personality. Indeed, he gave a whole new meaning to the term “triple-threat.” He had steely blue eyes and thick hair, but he was a hard partier who drank too much and did hard drugs....