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Giant kangaroos survived in New Guinea long after their relatives disappeared from mainland Australia, with a thick-jawed species persisting in the island's highlands until surprisingly recently.

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Giant kangaroos survived in New Guinea long after their relatives disappeared from mainland Australia, with a thick-jawed species persisting in the island's highlands until surprisingly recently.

u/Klutzy_Land_4120 — 15 hours ago

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Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old waterproof coating used on ancient Roman ships, revealing surprisingly sophisticated maritime technology.

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u/Klutzy_Land_4120 — 23 hours ago

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Germany has a 500-year-old tree with its own official postal address, where people from around the world send love letters hoping to find a partner.

u/Klutzy_Land_4120 — 2 days ago

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115,000-year-old human footprints were found preserved in the mud of an ancient lake in the Saudi Arabian desert, revealing that early humans were travelling through the region when it was a lush landscape.

u/Klutzy_Land_4120 — 3 days ago

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What is one thing from your childhood that you really miss?

u/Klutzy_Land_4120 — 22 days ago