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Did Scurvy Wipe Out Christopher Columbus' Crew?

Did Scurvy Wipe Out Christopher Columbus' Crew?

From the Daily Mail: The daring seafarers who went on Christopher Columbus’ second trip to the New World in 1493 had major obstacles to overcome in their journey. Not only were they stepping into the unknown to find a home,

Was Rome Larger Than First Thought?

Was Rome Larger Than First Thought?

From the Daily Mail: As Rome prepares to celebrate its official 2,767th birthday, archeologists believe they have unearthed fresh secrets about the ancient city. They claim the discovery of a boundary wall of the river port of ancient Rome suggests

Euro Expert: Ukraine Crisis Could Spark WWIII

Euro Expert: Ukraine Crisis Could Spark WWIII

Edward Lucas, a prominent journalist who works for The Economist, has warned the Ukraine crisis may rapidly devolve, creating the conditions for a potential World War III. Lucas is an expert on Russian affairs, serving as The Economist‘s Moscow bureau

Man Going to Jail for Peeing on the Alamo

Man Going to Jail for Peeing on the Alamo

23-year-old Daniel Athens will spend 18 months in a state jail for urinating on the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.  An Alamo ranger discovered Athens relieving himself on the landmark on the evening of April 14, according to the Daily Mail. 

Malnourished and Abused Child from Houston Now Making Speedy Recovery

Malnourished and Abused Child from Houston Now Making Speedy Recovery

In March, five-year-old Jordan Bleimeyer of Spring, Texas was found severely malnourished and badly beaten, according to news reports. The child’s father, 24-year-old Bradley Bleimeyer, and stepmother, 33-year-old Tammie Bleimeyer, allegedly kept the child locked under the stairs in their home. Officers