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Utility Workers May Have Found One of Rome’s First Churches

They were doing routine work on a bridge.

Ben Leuner, AMC

You Can Cook (Food) With Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in the Original Breaking Bad RV

All you have to do is donate to charity.

Alexis Pantos, University of Copenhagen

Scientists Just Found the Oldest Known Piece of Bread

It's a little like a pita, but grittier.

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15 Podcasts That Will Make You Feel Smarter

Your education shouldn't end when you graduate.

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How Does Catnip Work?

Not all cats love it.

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A Baby's Cries Might Hint at What the Child Will Sound Like as an Adult

Many of our distinct vocal characteristics may be determined in utero.

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The Dark Knight Is Returning to Theaters for a 10th Anniversary IMAX Re-Release

Christopher Nolan's game-changing superhero movie wants to remind us just how game-changing it was.

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Just Smelling Coffee Can Give You a Brain Boost

Now you have a good excuse for keeping your coffee cup glued to your nose.

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India's Supreme Court Demands That the Taj Mahal Be Restored or Demolished

Thanks to heavy smog, the Taj Mahal isn't as white as it used to be.

Zach Hyman, HBO

10 Bizarre Sesame Street Fan Theories

Could the beloved children's show and 'Doctor Who' exist within the same universe?

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A New App Interprets Sign Language for the Amazon Echo

Abhishek Singh just made Amazon Echo a lot more accessible for the hearing impaired.

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6 Signs You're Getting Hangry

Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

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Astronomers Discover 12 New Moons Around Jupiter

The planet now has 79 moons in total.

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You Can Now Book a Nap Nook in New York City

Sweet dreams.

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Britain Is in the Midst of a Rare ‘Wind Drought’

Last month, turbines were producing less than 2 percent of Britain’s electricity—the lowest rate in two years.

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8 Arresting Facts About Scotland Yard

They have a secret museum of crime artifacts (including body parts) that's closed to the general public.

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The 'David Bowie Is' Exhibition Is Coming to Your Smartphone

See David Bowie's outfits—and maybe try them on—in virtual reality.

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Here's a Preview of the 70 New Emojis Coming to Your iPhone

Curly hair, lobster, and frozen-face emojis have been added.

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Why an Ex-FBI Agent Recommends Wrapping Your Keys in Tinfoil Whenever You Leave Your Car

Your vehicle is more vulnerable than you think.

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10 Things That Went Disastrously Wrong on Disneyland’s Opening Day

From a fire in Sleeping Beauty's castle to the sinking of the Mark Twain Riverboat, the famed amusement park was far from a happy place on day one.

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If You're an Android User, Your Phone Can Now Filter Out Spam Calls Automatically

You can't stop robocallers, but at least you can stop your phone from ringing when they call.

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The World's First Full-Color 3D X-Rays Have Arrived

The images are remarkably detailed.

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How to Craft the Perfect Comeback, According to Experts

Winston Churchill had it down cold.

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Potato-Based Pet Food Could Be Linked to Heart Disease in Dogs

Pet foods made from lentils and peas are also a potential risk.