World’s largest active volcano erupts for first time in 40 years
Measured from it's base, Mauna Loa is taller than Mount Everest.
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Archaeologists find mummies in Egypt with golden tongues in their mouth
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Scientists genetically modify tobacco plant that makes cocaine
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A silver lining for sharks: new regulation can protect these predators in dire straits
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