For years, a mysterious ancient "scissor-toothed" shark puzzled scientists with its odd-shaped jaw, causing many to wonder just how the "weird" creature's chompers worked. So, a group of researchers ...

Throughout history, there has been a treasure trove of innovative ideas that have stood the test of time; the wheel, paper and other ancient inventions, continue to influence our lives today. The ...

LONDON, May 16 (UPI) -- A British scientist who discovered an ancient extinct creature with 'scissor hand-like' claws says he named it in honor of his favorite movie star, Johnny Depp. The 505-million ...

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Idaho Museum of Natural History in Pocatello has created a one-of-a-kind replica of an ancient shark. The skull of the ancient scissor-toothed shark known as Edestus is what ...

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China is well-known for mass produced products, but some traditional items are still lovingly handcrafted in the country's factories and workshops. In the dying years of the Ming Dynasty, a craftsman ...