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Tourists share the holiday destinations they would NEVER go to again

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Vacations are not always the dream experiences we would like them to be. Even to destinations that are home to world wonders, stunning mountain scenery and waterfronts beloved by the rich and famous. On the other hand, there are also places where tourists like to return. But where are they? Two Reddit threads reveal all. … Read more

Giant, Ancient Crabs Live Beneath Rome, and Conservationists Stand Behind Them: ‘They Deserve to be Saved’

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These giant freshwater crabs could be your new Roman Empire. In 2005, archaeologists studying the Forum of Trajan, a historic Roman ruin site, discovered an ancient species of crab, Potamon fluvial. The only freshwater crab species native to Italy. Researchers suspect that the crab has been in the region since ancient times, long before people … Read more