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Earth’s first primitive form was created in just five million years – much faster than thought

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Earth’s first primitive form was created in just five million years — much faster than had been previously thought, researchers have found. In fact, if the whole of the solar system’s history was condensed into a 24-hour-period, the Earth’s formation would have taken the equivalent of 90 seconds. In contrast, experts had thought that such would … Read more

Mysterious 300-million-year-old ‘Tully monster’ may not be the creature scientists thought it was

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Mysterious 300-million-year-old ‘Tully monster’ may not be the creature scientists thought it was – as new research reveals it wasn’t a vertebrate after all Tullimonstrum, also known as the Tully monster, lived 300 million years ago It has baffled scientists since fossils were first discovered 60 years ago   A 2016 discovery of stiffened cartilage classified Tully … Read more

Statins ‘block an enzyme thought to trigger ovarian cancer’ 

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Statins may have the power to slash ovarian cancer risk, scientists say. The controversial medication is prescribed to millions to lower cholesterol by targeting and blocking an enzyme in the body. Now, a study has found women who naturally have lower levels of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase have a 40 per cent lower risk of ovarian cancer.  … Read more

Woman with TWO WOMBS who thought she would never have children has given birth to her ‘miracle son’

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A woman born with two wombs who feared she would never have children has given birth to her ‘miracle’ son.   Nicola Guinness, 26, has tried to conceive ever since turning 18 – but has suffered six heartbreaking miscarriages in her quest for children. Doctors spotted her unusual anatomy at the age of 15 – a … Read more

Woman who thought she was clumsy is diagnosed with degenerative condition and now needs a walker

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Madelyn Frederick was always known as the ‘clumsy’ member of her family. She thought it was nothing more than a lack of balance that left her constantly stumbles and unable to ride a bike.  But at 13 years old, after she was rushed to the hospital in her hometown of Dallas, Texas, with a higher … Read more

Bizarre Tunisian hotel thought to have inspired Star Wars Sandcrawler tank may be demolished 

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Bizarre ‘upside down’ hotel some say inspired the Star Wars Sandcrawler may be on the brink of demolition Hotel du Lac opened in the Tunisian capital Tunis in 1973 and is known for its upside-down pyramid shape Many have speculated it may have provided the inspiration behind the design of the Star Wars Sandcrawler  The … Read more

Woman who thought she had food poisoning gives birth to a baby boy in her bathroom 

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Woman who had no idea she was pregnant and thought she had food poisoning gives birth to a baby boy in her bathroom Patricia Crawford of New Jersey gave birth to a healthy baby boy in her bathroom on March 28  She had had an upset stomach all night, but assumed it was just food … Read more