6.淘金熱時期“幽靈船”殘骸 Gold Rush-Era "Ghost Ship" Wreck Found
考古學家11月表示，在最近重見天日的“A.J. 戈達德”號明輪船殘骸上，人們發現了當時被匆匆扔到甲板上的靴子以及散落的餐具。這些發現有助于了解這艘淘金熱時期“幽靈船”上的船員生命的最后時刻。
With boots thrown hastily on deck and cooking utensils scattered, the last moments of the crew aboard the gold rush-era paddleboat A.J. Goddard are preserved in the ship's recently found wreck, archaeologists announced in November.
7.最長蛇 身長超過巴士 Biggest Snake Discovered; Was Longer Than a Bus
這只生活在6000萬年前的爬行動物體重超過一輛汽車。科學家2月表示，最長蛇化石的發現為了解氣候變化提供了重要依據。
The 60-million-year-old reptile was also heavier than a car, scientists said in February, adding that the fossil could shed light on climate change.
8.美國三分之一地區面臨外來巨蟒入侵威脅 Alien Giant Snakes Threaten to Invade Up to 1/3 of U.S.
根據10月公布的一份報告，如果能夠在美國野外安家落戶并繁衍生息，9條外來巨蟒便可能引發一場生態學災難。現在，至少已有兩條外來巨蟒在佛羅里達州定居。
Nine giant snakes could be on the verge of causing ecological catastrophe if they establish themselves in the U.S. wild—at least two have already set up shop in Florida—according to an October report.
9.古代鑲寶石牙齒 Ancient Gem-Studded Teeth Show Skill of Early Dentists
古代鑲寶石牙齒這一發現說明為牙齒“美容”絕不是hip-hop明星的首創。5月進行的一項研究顯示，先進的牙科技術允許美洲土著人為他們的牙齒鑲嵌寶石。這種為牙齒美容的做法年代最遠可追溯到2500年前。
The glittering "grills" of some hip-hop stars aren't exactly unprecedented. Sophisticated dentistry allowed Native Americans to add bling to their teeth as far back as 2,500 years ago, a May study said.
10.超罕見巨口鯊 Ultra-Rare Megamouth Shark Found, Eaten
這是迄今為止發現的第41條巨口鯊。3月，不幸最終降臨到這條原本生活在菲律賓海域的鯊魚頭上，等待它的是在椰子汁中溫火慢煮并最終被吃掉的厄運。
In March, the 41st megamouth shark ever found went from swimming in Philippine waters to simmering in coconut milk.
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（來源：原版英語，編輯：Julie）
