Pleistocene
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Crater Beneath Greenland Glacier Is 58 million Years Older Than Previously Thought
Researchers discovered that a meteorite crater beneath the Hiawatha glacier is much older than previously thought, leaving questions regarding its impact on global climate.
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Ancestors
We are high mountain people, hunters and artists, Our view from this base camp is brilliant and clear. Cold, thin air sweeps the rocky plateau; You need a strong heart to live here.
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Shag, Before It Was Cool
More cuddly than a dino, The Zanda woolly rhino! This pioneer of old Grew shag before the cold. …

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