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The Devil's Arrows is a set of three huge stones near Boroughbridge, dating back around 4,500-5,000 years. Each weighing around 25 tonnes and standing at almost 23ft (seven metres) tall, how the enormous stones got there has remained unclear. Now, scientists from the University of York and Curtin University think they've cracked it. Their new analysis suggests the stones were collected and transported from Brimham Rocks, about 11 miles (18km) away.

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Want the new iPhone Duo in the UK? Fly to the US to buy it! Apple's first foldable costs £800 more in Britain - enough to pay for a flight and STILL save money

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'Let us know when you're done reheating our leftovers': Samsung pokes fun at Apple for launching its first foldable iPhone...seven years after its South Korean rival

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Secret space-age weapon built to spy on Americans spotted at China's Area 51

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A revolutionary device or a let-down? Apple's £1,999 iPhone Duo is criticised for its lack of innovation - as fans vent 'iPhone duo might be the most useless phone ever made'

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Long-lost supercontinent is pieced together after 550 million years: Incredible map reveals how Gondwana represented 80% of Earth's landmass

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Apple is hosting its 'surprise and shine' event TODAY where it could unveil its first foldable iPhone - here's how you can watch live

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iPhone Duo officially unveiled: Apple's first foldable smartphone features a book-like design - but at £1,999 it is Apple's most expensive smartphone ever

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Scientists make discovery that matches the Bible's account of how God created the heavens

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'Biggest ever' Roman wall mosaic is revealed after 2,000 years: Stunning artwork near the Colosseum features a bearded philosopher, a centaur and a young poet

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Apple's new CEO John Ternus drops a MAJOR hint at what the tech giant will unveil at its 'surprise and shine' event tonight

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Your TV might be spying on you and your family, a new investigation has revealed.

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AI could 'kill all humans' by the end of the decade, Anthropic researcher warns - as he quits over 'out of control' superintelligence race

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MMA fighter claims he has been offered over $500,000 to fight a chimpanzee - but scientists warn the injuries could be 'catastrophic'

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Apple Store goes DOWN ahead of the 'surprise and shine' event - raising hopes the tech giant could launch new products, including the foldable iPhone Ultra

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The Bayeux Tapestry's biggest remaining mysteries: The five key unanswered questions about the medieval artwork - including exactly how many penises it depicts

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A new survey reveals that many Brits are toning down their accents - in the hopes of being perceived as more professional at work.

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