This pointer bomb was dropped into Mauna Loa volcano in 1935 and was photographed in 1977 by Hawaii Volcano Observatory's geologist Jack Lockwood in 1977. (Credit: Jack Lockwood/USGS) In … [Read more...] about Hiker finds bombs dropped into Mauna Loa volcano in 1935
15th-century guide taught kids how to mind their manners
This 15th-century courtesy book, entitled "The Lytille Childrenes Lytil Boke," taught kids table manners and other rules, such as "don't pick your nose." (Credit: The British Library) A … [Read more...] about 15th-century guide taught kids how to mind their manners
Ancient ‘cockroaches of the sea’ fossilized while playing ‘follow the leader’
Trilobites of the species Ampx priscus were caught in an avalanche of sediment 480 million years ago as they marched in a single-file line on the seafloor of what is now Morocco. (Credit: Jean … [Read more...] about Ancient ‘cockroaches of the sea’ fossilized while playing ‘follow the leader’