Dinosaur 'missing link' unearthed in Utah. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Birdlike dinosaurs newly unearthed in Utah may be a missing link between primitive meat-eating creatures and more evolved vegetarians, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. [Reuters: Science]
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Darwin on trial: Evolution hearings open in Kansas. TOPEKA, Kan. (Reuters) - A six-day courtroom-style debate opened on Thursday in Kansas over what children should be taught in schools about the origin of life -- was it natural evolution or did God create the world? [Reuters: Science]
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Psychologist Talks about Family-Oriented Video Games. Renowned psychologist talks about family-oriented video games and how they can help children with problem solving, logical thinking and creativity, plus why video games are an educational alternative to television, particularly with excessive war coverage. Keep reading.... [About Psychology]
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Howard Carter: Biography of the Day.

Howard Carter

"At last have made wonderful discovery in Valley; a magnificent tomb with seals intact; re-covered same for your arrival; congratulations."

Howard Carter, telegram to Lord Carnarvon following the discovery of the entrance to Tutankhamen's tomb, November 5, 1922

Born this day in 1873, British archaeologist Howard Carter made one of the richest and most celebrated contributions to Egyptology: the discovery (1922) of the largely intact tomb of King Tutankhamen.

[Encyclopædia Britannica Online Daily Content]
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