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Archaeologists discover mummies of children that may be at least 1,000 years old – and their skulls still had hair on them
The mummies were found in what is now one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lima, in what was used as a sacred ceremonial space. |
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| 4 Benefits of Outdoor Workouts | You Only Need 5 Minutes: According to Environmental Science and Technology journal, just five minutes walking in green space is enough to reduce stress and increase your motivation to stay active. A Park Run Burns More Calories Than a Treadmill: Wind resistance lifts your calorie burn by up to 10%, according to Harvard Medical studies. Got a Dog? You're More Likely To Hit Your Exercise Targets: Dog owners are a third more likely to exercise for the recommended time per week than the general population, as their outdoor workout plans aren't derailed by poor weather. We Can Almost Guarantee That You're Spending Too Much Time Indoors: Swap lunchtime Twitter-scrolling for a screenbreak: just 10 minutes of outdoor activity can boost your creativity reports the Journal of Experimental Psychology.
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