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I once heard a rumor that archaeologists digging at Five Points NY (basis for "Gangs of New York") contracted 19th century diseases. Is this true? If so, is this the only instance of an old disease becoming new again?

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Do non-human animals experience boredom?

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If we've been to the moon, why can't we go to the center of the earth?

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AskScience readers: What classic science TV show or book would you like to see remade for modern audiences?

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I once heard a rumor that archaeologists digging at Five Points NY (basis for "Gangs of New York") contracted 19th century diseases. Is this true? If so, is this the only instance of an old disease becoming new again?	807
Do non-human animals experience boredom?	8
If we've been to the moon, why can't we go to the center of the earth?	0
AskScience readers: What classic science TV show or book would you like to see remade for modern audiences?	0