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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2
News Articles .................................................................................................................... 3
Paleontology, Evolution and Prehistoric Studies ............................................................ 3
History ............................................................................................................................. 4
Archaeology .................................................................................................................... 7
Egyptology ....................................................................................................................... 8
General Science .............................................................................................................. 9
Physics, Earth and Space Sciences ............................................................................. 10
Environment, Climate Change and Alternative Energy Sources ................................. 11
Biological, Genetics and Medical Sciences .................................................................. 12
Other .............................................................................................................................. 14
Additional Informational ................................................................................................ 15
Introduction
Steve Detwiler created this publication with the support of Graham Hancock and
John Anthony West to share news and information on various disciplines to
include but not limited to paleontology, space sciences, genetics and
archaeology. His goal behind sharing this publication has always been very
simple, by sharing knowledge we can make our world a better place. This
publication is Mr. Detwilers contribution to bring people together and share ideas
and discoveries with his fellow humans.
I hope you enjoy this publication and that the content challenges and inspires
you!
One of the largest animals to fly: Fearsome pterosaur the size of a PLANE that feasted on baby
dinosaurs 70 million years ago is discovered in Mongolia
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5039613/Flying-predator-size-plane-discovered-
Mongolia.html
The very first living thing is still alive inside each one of us
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23631500-500-the-very-first-living-thing-is-still-alive-
inside-each-one-of-us/?cmpid=SOC|NSNS|2017-
Echobox&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#link_time=15103
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Prehistoric, Dinosaur-Era Shark With Insane Teeth Found Swimming Off Coast of Portugal
http://www.newsweek.com/dinosaur-era-frilled-shark-insane-teeth-found-portugal-
708764?utm_campaign=NewsweekTwitter&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social
T. rex arms, wiggly beluga heads, and tentacle-nosed moles: smart evolution sometimes looks
stupid
https://www.popsci.com/evolution-looks-
silly?con=TrueAnthem&dom=tw&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5a0772e504d30138b
be3ad5e&utm_medium=&utm_source=
300,000-year-old skulls that look shockingly like ours could rewrite the human origin story
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/skulls-found-morocco-human-origins-
discover-archaeology-a8047906.html
Neanderthals survived at least 3,000 years longer in Spain than previously thought
http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/11/2017/neanderthals-survived-at-least-3000-
years-longer-in-spain-than-previously-thought
Ancient Hominin Skull From China Suggests Humans Didn't Evolve Just From African Ancestors
http://www.newsweek.com/archaeology-skull-evolution-homo-sapiens-homo-erectus-human-
710973
These may be the worlds first images of dogsand theyre wearing leashes
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/11/these-may-be-world-s-first-images-dogs-and-they-re-
wearing-leashes
History
After the Civil War, African-American Veterans Created a Home of Their Own: Unionville
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/civil-war-african-american-veterans-town-own-
unionville-180964398/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=socialmedia
From "Invalid Corps" to full active duty: America's disabled soldiers return to war
http://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/invalid-corps-full-active-duty-americas-disabled-soldiers-return-
war
Traditions of service: Master Sergeant and Lipan Apache War Chief Chuck Boers
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-indian/2017/11/11/traditions-
service-msg-and-lipan-apache-war-chief-johancharles-chuck-boers/
There werent any witches in Salem in 1693. But there sure are now.
https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/10/30/16560092/salem-witch-trials-magic-halloween-
witchcraft-arthur-miller-crucible-past?platform=hootsuite
States battle the federal government for control of public lands. They both have long trampled on
Native American rights.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/states-battle-the-federal-government-for-control-of-public-
lands-they-both-have-long-trampled-on-native-american-rights/ar-BBEKZMM?ocid=ob-fb-enus-
580
Mystery at the new Bible museum: Are its Dead Sea Scrolls fake?
http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/17/us/bible-museum-fakes/index.html
Stunning new images celebrate Kenyan female icon who stood up to colonialists
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/13/africa/images-celebrate-kenyan-female-
icon/index.html?sr=fbCNN111317images-celebrate-kenyan-female-icon1246PMStory
Arab American National Museum exhibit 'Them' puts racial, ethnic hate on display
http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/2017/10/27/exhibit-hate-bigotry-racism-misogyny-arab-
american-national-museum-jim-crow-museum/771721001/
The Little House on the Prairie Was Built on Native American Land
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/little-house-prairie-was-built-native-american-land-
180962020/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=socialmedia
British explorer Benedict Allen 'alive and well' in Papua New Guinea
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/16/benedict-allen-british-explorer-benedict-allen-
found-alive-in-papua-new-guinea?CMP=fb_gu
Zendaya To Star In Film About First Black Graduate Of Vassar Who Passed As White
https://www.yahoo.com/news/zendaya-star-film-first-black-
225508201.html?utm_content=buffer05f1b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&ut
m_campaign=buffer
Ancient China: 100 Horse Skeletons Discovered in 2,400-Year-Old Burial Pit Next to Tomb of
Lord
http://www.newsweek.com/ancient-china-100-horse-skeletons-discovered-2400-year-old-burial-
pit-next-
705286?utm_campaign=NewsweekFacebookSF&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social
Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Reveals Pharaohs Knew Secret of Advanced Ink Technology 2,000
Years Ago
http://www.newsweek.com/ancient-egyptian-papyrus-reveals-pharaohs-knew-secret-advanced-
ink-technology-
708822?utm_campaign=NewsweekFacebookSF&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social
Ancient Egyptian Artifacts from King Tuts Tomb Shown for First Time After Being Locked Away
for 95 Years
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ancient-egyptian-artifacts-king-tut-
002824780.html?utm_content=bufferb775d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&ut
m_campaign=buffer
General Science
Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Does Backflips Now and It's Full-Tilt Insane
https://www.wired.com/story/atlas-robot-does-backflips-now/?mbid=nl_111717_daily_list3_p2
What's that in the sky: UAE residents stumped over flaming object overhead
https://www.thenational.ae/uae/what-s-that-in-the-sky-uae-residents-stumped-over-flaming-
object-overhead-1.667793
The Moon Express MX-1E Lander Is Heading for the Moon or Bust
https://www.wired.com/story/the-moon-express-mx-1e-lander-is-heading-for-the-moon-or-
bust/?mbid=nl_111717_daily_list3_p5
Spaceplane meant to resupply the space station pulled off a successful glide flight this weekend
https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/13/16643094/sierra-nevada-corporation-dream-chaser-nasa-
commercial-cargo-program-free-flight
After 100 Years, This Entire Forest Will Be Turned into Mystery Manuscripts
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/visit-norways-future-library-currently-baby-forest-form-
180967056/#TePWfOqFPH3pBWpP.01
The climate has changed before. But this is different look at the archeological record
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/nov/09/the-climate-has-changed-before-but-this-is-
different-look-at-the-archeological-record?CMP=share_btn_tw
Meet the very good dogs who hunt down invasive species
https://www.popsci.com/dog-sniff-invasive-
species?con=TrueAnthem&dom=tw&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5a0764d504d301
20e692ff0c&utm_medium=&utm_source=
CTE Was Confirmed in a Living Person for the First Time. And It's a Veteran NFL Player
http://time.com/5027149/cte-found-living-nfl-
player/?utm_campaign=time&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=time_socialflow
_twitter
In a year of federal data restrictions, NIH library is a safe harbor for information, its director vows
https://www.statnews.com/2017/10/17/data-restrictions-nih-library-nlm/
Grad Students Are Freaking Out About the GOP Tax Plan. They Should Be
https://www.wired.com/story/grad-students-are-freaking-out-about-the-gops-tax-plan-they-should-
be/
Researchers use 3-D printers to turn century-old theory into complex schwarzites
https://phys.org/news/2017-11-d-printers-century-old-theory-complex.html
Additional Informational
How to Pack a Cultural Suitcase
https://medium.com/@marcyrockman/how-to-pack-a-cultural-suitcase-
d8c02a6c455d?platform=hootsuite