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800AD Iceland Viking settlement discovery may rewrite history

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Ancient Viking settlement found in Iceland dates back to 800 AD and challenges records of the first colonists who arrived nearly 75 years later Two Viking longhouses were unearthed in an eastern region of Iceland The oldest was built in 800 and was used as a seasonal hunting camp The younger one was created some … Read more

The Missouri River is running at its lowest point since 800AD due to less snow melt in the Rockies

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The Missouri River is running at its lowest point since 800AD due to less snow melt in the Rockies, sparking new fears of a midwest megadrought New research measured water levels in the Missouri River going back to 800AD The team measured tree rings for each year to see measure yearly changes Climate change has … Read more