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Ancient deep-sea organisms suggest movement, sexual reproduction, and complex animal life began earlier than previously thought.

The curious minds at What If explore what would happen if we discovered Earth 2.0.

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NASA officials and partners are trying to make history by repositioning the Swift telescope, which is actively sinking into Earth's atmosphere, and they plan to launch as early as July 1.

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Fantastic Four members have received potent upgrades to their superpowers, sometimes practically becoming gods.

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