2,000-Year-Old Butter Discovered In Ireland
The butter was preserved in a bog. Curators of the "bog butter" told The Irish Times that "theoretically the stuff is edible." All they need to do now is to uncover some ancient jam.
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Scientists Say They've Unearthed A Completely New Kind Of Meteorite
Scientists say that in a Swedish quarry, they've uncovered a meteorite unique among the 50,000 known on Earth today. They say it could hold clues about the history of the solar system.
Decades After Cold War's End, U.S.-Russia Espionage Rivalry Evolves
In the 1980s, the FBI and NSA dug a tunnel for espionage purposes beneath the Soviet Embassy in Washington. The spy rivalry continues, but how has the game changed since the fall of the Soviet Union?
Immigration May Play A Big Role In Next Week's 'Brexit' Vote
Supporters of the United Kingdom pulling out of the European Union are finding that concerns over immigration are motivating many who plan to vote "Leave" in this month's referendum.
Bonds Pay Less Than Zero As Investors Flee To Safety
Germany became the latest country where investors are paying the government for the privilege of owning bonds. It's usually the other way around. Global economic fears are driving this unusual trend.
After Violence, Security Upped At European Soccer Championship Matches
Authorities in France have banned the sale of alcohol in the cities of Lille and Lens, in advance of soccer matches involving Russian and English teams. Fans from those teams clashed over the weekend.
Russian Hackers Penetrate Democratic National Committee, Steal Trump Research
The DNC says the Russian hackers had access to its computer network for more than a year, viewing and stealing files.
Russian Soccer Team Faces Punishment Over Fan Violence
European soccer officials say they will kick Russia out of the European Championship if there is any repeat of the violence involving Russian fans during the rest of the competition, currently underway in France.
Stabbing Attack Kills French Police Officers At Home; Their Son Is Saved
The officers, the parents of a 3-year-old, died Monday night; their assailant broadcast a live video from their home via Facebook, according to French news outlets.
'Moon Of The Faith:' A History Of The Apricot And Its Many Pleasures
The Romans dubbed it the "precious one." Poets praised its beauty. The conquering Arabs took it to the Mideast, where the luxurious fruit was exploited in sugary confections.