Tag Archives: Archaeology

Strange Science: Unidentified Bones

Posted on July 28, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

When pre-industrial peoples across Europe and other parts of the world saw oversized bones eroding out of landforms, they often believed that they could have been the bones of creatures from myths and legends. Elephant skulls seemed as though they … Continue reading →

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The Curious Fate of the Merchantman Lady Margaret

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Hugh Arden, as provided by Candida Spillard Art by Luke Spooner (A full report on this matter, drawn up by a team headed by Oceanographic Surveyor Hugh Arden, was to have been submitted to the Marine Accident … Continue reading →

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The State of Mad Science, 2016

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

A speech by Professor T.D. McClure, MPhD, President of the Mad Scientists of America, presented by Laura Roberts Art by America Jones Dr. Evil, Mr. Vice President, Members of the International Scientific Community, my enemies, my co-conspirators, my fellow Mad … Continue reading →

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Recalibrating Archaeological Time Scales

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by T. Rashman and O. L. Geezer, as provided by E. B. Fischadler Art by Luke Spooner It has come to our attention that there is considerable debate regarding the age of the earth. Having heard this, we … Continue reading →

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Sand

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

Diary entries by Dr. Algernon P. Lewis, as provided by Samantha Lienhard Art by Katie Nyborg May 17: It doesn’t feel right to go on vacation. I mean, a day off here or there is fine, but nothing longer. But if … Continue reading →

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