June 29th 2025
Congratulations on smashing another week! I hope everyone is good and well and is ready for this weeks release, got some funny stuff so lets get straight into it!
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01. New ‘Puzzle Runner’ Dinosaur Unveiled at London Museum
A remarkable new dinosaur species named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae—Latin for “mystery runner”—has been identified from a nearly complete, dog‑sized skeleton discovered in Colorado’s Morrison Formation, dating back roughly 150 million years. Measuring about one meter long and half a meter tall, this small two‑legged herbivore likely relied on speed and its long hind limbs and balancing tail suggest a nimble evader of apex predators like Allosaurus and Ceratosaurus.
Originally misidentified as a Nanosaurus, an archaic genus based on fragmentary fossils. This specimen’s three-dimensional preservation allowed researchers Susannah Maidment and Paul Barrett to reclassify it as a new genus. The discovery not only honors donor Molly Borthwick, whose support brought the fossil to London, but also shines a spotlight on the overlooked diversity of small Jurassic dinosaurs. Now on permanent display at the Natural History Museum’s Earth Hall (its first new dinosaur exhibit since 2014), Enigmacursor invites us to rethink just how varied and swift the Mesozoic undergrowth truly was.
02. Biblical‑Style Bee Tornado Hits Midtown Manhattan
A jaw‑dropping swarm of bees spiraled into what locals dubbed a “tornado” near NYC’s Midtown last weekend. Residents and NYU students were startled as thousands of bees clustered into a twisting vortex, amid reports of mayfly and sand flea swarms elsewhere in the U.S. Experts attribute this surge to extreme heat and ecological imbalances.
03. New Blood Group. One Human Only
French scientists have identified a 48th human blood type. It is labeled “Gwada negative” and its found in just one woman! How insane is that. Discovered after years of research and recognized this week, it highlights extreme genetic variation and may reshape blood donation protocols
04. Midnight Munchies? Germany’s Sausage Vending Machines Have You Covered
In Germany’s rural and small-town areas, old-school butcher shops that close early haven’t stopped demand for bratwurst, bockwurst, and other grill-ready meats. The ingenious solution? Refrigerated vending machines that dispense vacuum-sealed sausages, potato salad and sometimes eggs, milk, and cheese—24/7. There are over half a million of these devices across the country, offering locals access to hearty meals anytime. Is this wild? im not too sure what to think.
Quizzz
Q1: What is the collective noun for a group of librarians?
Q2: What is the name of the world's smallest country?
Q3: Approximately how many languages are written from right to left?
Q4: What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
05. One Dose of Psilocybin Eases Depression for Years
A small new study presented at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference reveals that a single therapeutic dose of psilocybin, the main compound in "magic mushrooms" can alleviate major depressive disorder for up to five years. Researchers followed 21 participants from a 2020 trial, who undertook 11 hours of psychotherapy alongside treatment. Remarkably, around 67% remained in remission long term, and many others maintained improved mood and daily functioning.
Another recent trial published in the journal Cancer found that one dose of psilocybin, combined with therapy, brought lasting relief from depression and anxiety in cancer patients over two years post-treatment. While these results are groundbreaking and suggest psilocybin may outperform daily antidepressants, experts urge caution: controlled clinical settings and further research are essential, especially given the risk of side effects and the need for full safety monitoring.
06. Mars in Full Spectrum: Yellows, Purples & Oranges Revealed by ESA
The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has captured a breathtaking image of Arcadia Planitia that defies the classic “Red Planet” image. Instead of uniform rusty tones, the landscape glows with vibrant swirls of yellow, orange, brown and even purplish‑brown patches. These color variations come from differences in mineral makeup and atmospheric conditions: lighter sands hint at silicates and ice, while darker basaltic regions, richer in silicates and poorer in iron, appear purple or brown. The image also features four tiny dust devils twisting across the plains and a 15 km-wide fresh crater with layered deposits that suggest subsurface ice was involved in the impact.
Fire Facts
1. Shrimp have their hearts in their heads.
2. Ketchup was once used as medicine.
3. Pineapples take two years to fully grow.
4. Crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues.
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