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Ancient Roman Board Game Found In Norwegian Burial Mound
A 1,700-year-old board game, including rare elongated dice, dating back to the Roman Iron Age has been unearthed in Norway. Found near an important sea route, the game was likely used to forge relationships among long-distance traders.
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Ancient Shark With Spaceship-Shaped Teeth Named After Vintage Video Game
A newly described freshwater shark from the Cretaceous Period had teeth that resembled the iconic Galaga video game spacefighter. Remarkably, the remains of this shark were found in the same pile of debris that contained Sue the T. rex—the largest and most complete fossil of the species ever found.
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The Evolution Of Chess Over The Last 150 Years
With the World Chess Championships being decided today, it’s a good opportunity to go back and look at some of the intriguing and surprising ways the Game of Kings has changed its shape over the past 150 years.
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Could Game Theory Be Used To Prevent Human Extinction?
Game theory is a powerful tool for understanding strategic behaviour in economics, business, and politics. But some experts say its true power may lie in its ability to help us navigate a perilous future.