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The new discovery is the first of its kind in New York state for at least 11 years and appeared in a county rich with mastodon remains
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Only seven spade-toothed whales have ever been identified, and the species has never been seen alive. After one washed ashore last summer, researchers have made new discoveries—including that the animal had nine stomach chambers and vestigial teeth
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From animal journeys across oceans to the discovery of dozens of new species in the deep sea, these stories wowed us
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Whether you love cheese, wordplay, “Star Wars” or Japanese culture, this year’s list has something for everyone in what turned out to be a fantastic year for board gamers
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Dating to the fifth or sixth century B.C.E., the vessel could provide new insights into the relationship between the ancient Greeks and Carthaginians