How the mythical jackalope inspired a real cancer breakthrough
If you've spent any time in rural Arizona, you've probably seen something with the image of a jackalope on it. Jackalopes aren't real, but in Michael Branch's new book, he traces how the myth led to modern advancements.
As more unmask, are people getting sick with the common cold?
Masks are coming off and social distancing has gone mostly by the wayside, which means some people are starting to get the sniffles.
This group says the Phoenix Zoo should give up its last elephant
A new list by the advocacy group In Defense of Animals ranks the Phoenix Zoo as one of the worst zoos in the country in how it cares for elephants.
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