Extinct glyptodonts really were gigantic armadillos, ancient DNA shows  

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Interestingly enough, ancient DNA also shows that Triceratops really was a giant Topp Twin.

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Whatever I said, whatever that was, I endorse it without further qualification.

Understand Gravitational Waves In Less Than A Minute  

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This video is perhaps the best, most easily digestible explanation of this mindbendingly abstruse subject I've yet come across.

Weird convergence: Extinct wildebeest cousin and dinosaur shared noses  

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I have two tickets to this coming Tuesday or Wednesday's showing of Cirque du Soleil's 'Quidam', if anybody wants them. I think it's got something to do with Latin grammar, so it should be interesting. (Precedence will be given to those who can provide a full declension of 'quidam' and full conjugation of a deponent verb of their choice.)