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Ancient Giant Sea Turtle With Never-Before-Seen Features Found In Europe, Scientists Say | CNN

Ancient Giant Sea Turtle With Never-Before-Seen Features Found In Europe, Scientists Say | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — A long time ago, gigantic sea turtles swam in the seas of the Earth. Until recently, these prehistoric giants, reaching lengths of over 3 meters (10 feet) from head to tail, were thought …

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Tracing the DNA of Christopher Columbus: two exhumations in Spain aim to determine the explorer's lineage once and for all

Tracing the DNA of Christopher Columbus: two exhumations in Spain aim to determine the explorer’s lineage once and for all

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When Christopher Columbus died on May 20, 1506 in Valladolid, Spain, he left a historical legacy and a mystery about his true origins. Conflicting myths have emerged about the legacy of Christopher Columbus. Official theory has long held that the navigator who reached America was Genoese. In 1898, another hypothesis postulated that the explorer was …

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