guts

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Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

As the movie amply demonstrates, it took guts for Woodward and Bernstein to persevere with their reporting in the face of terrified sources and their own growing paranoia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Hearts were focused, relentless and eventually victorious; flawed but lacking nothing in guts and will to win.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Western drywood termites are native to North America and play a real role in nature by helping break down dead wood above ground with help from microorganisms in their guts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

She gave the guts to Gelifen, who took them daintily from her hand.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell