Yonkers, NY

Columbus, OH

New York City, NY

Indian Independence Day (from the United Kingdom) is August 15, 1947; the day when the Indian Independence Act of 1947 became law. New York City’s big Indian Independence Day celebration is the India Day Parade. The Battery Dance Festival includes a day of Indian classical dance. In India. 2024...

Indian Independence Day in New York City

Texas State

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In Egypt, the cross was used to represent creative power, and the Egyptian gods are often depicted holding a Crux andada, or cross with a handle, which was an emblem of nature's reproductive powers. Luke 9:23-26 [23]And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. [24]For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. [25]For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? [26]For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. The word "cross" in Hebrew translates to "rod". For example, the Hebrew idiom "take up your cross" implies that one should not be greedy or self-centered.  Is a cross a pagan symbol? Many people regard the cross as a symbol of Christianity, but it is originally a pagan idol. Long before Christianity was formed, the cross had been used as a symbol of pagan religions. Yes, the cross was used as a symbol before Christ came to Earth, and it had many different meanings: Pagan origin Historians believe the cross symbol originated from the capital letter "T" in the name of the false savior Tammuz, the illegitimate son of the goddess Semiramis in the 23rd century BC. The Assyrians and Babylonians honored the cross as a religious symbol over 800 years before the Christian era. Ancient Egypt The ankh, an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph, is a version of the cross symbol that was used in the worship of the god Aten and represented "life". The cross was also used in Egyptian amulets, such as the Nefer, which combined a male cross with a female orb to symbolize sacred marriage and sexual harmony. However, some Christians do not use the cross in worship because it has pagan origins and is associated with nature worship and sex rites. The Bible condemns idolatry and devotion to pagan symbols, and early Christians may not have used the cross because crucifixion was a shameful form of execution. The first known public image of Jesus's crucifixion is thought to be on the wooden doors of the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome, which dates back to the fifth century. 

People In America worship Egyptian gods,

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Archeologists in Israel discovered a biblically significant moat that divided Jerusalem into two parts hidden beneath a parking lot in the City of David. 

The manmade trench — researchers have sought answers on its existence for 150 years — was “one of the monumental fortifications that protected the kings of Jerusalem,” according to the Israel Antiquities Authority, the agency in charge of the dig at the Givati Parking lot.

It is a 3,500-square-foot site that, until about 15 years ago, was used for cars and visitors seeing the Western or “Wailing Wall” of Jerusalem....

‘Monumental’ 3,000-year-old discovery with biblical origins found under parking lot

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on February 10, 2022. It has since been updated. Faced with the reality of being slaves in a foreign land, Igbo people chose death as they walked into the ocean and drowned while still chained to each other. It was one of the first documented acts of rebellion from the people of Africa against white slave traders. It was the year 1803 and 75 West Africans, with a majority of them being Igbo, were sold for $100 each to John Couper and Thomas Spalding. Originating from Nigeria, the Igbo people were renowned for their industriousness, independence, and pride in their work. John Couper and Thomas Spalding "bought" the Igbo people with the intention of taking them to work on plantations in St. Simons Island, Georgia, in the U.S. They were packed onto a slave ship but as the ship neared Georgia, Igbo people rebelled and took over the ship, killing the captain and some of the crew. The ship ran aground in Dunbar Creek, off St. Simons Island, according to Mother Jones.

Igbo landing: Remembering enslaved Africans who chose death over slavery by walking into the ocean

Plants have played a significant role in spiritual and religious practices throughout history. Their unique qualities and symbolic meanings have made them integral to various rituals, traditions, and beliefs around the world. From sacred groves to temple gardens, these plants are revered for their spiritual significance and their ability to connect humanity with the divine. This article explores 30 plants that hold spiritual and religious importance, providing a rich tapestry of cultural and botanical knowledge.

Plants with Spiritual and Religious Significance

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

New Haven, CT

Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Archaeologists have analyzed the DNA of a unique child burial at the precontact Mexican site of Paquimé, suggesting it is a rare example of close relative mating between elites for ritual sacrifice. Paquimé was the political and ritual center of the pre-Columbian Mogollon culture during the 13th and 14th...

DNA analysis reveals close relative mating and child sacrifice among elites in precontact Mexico

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

CAIRO -- A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an official with the country’s antiquities authority said Monday. The artifacts include gold pieces and jewelry dating...

A trove of ancient artifacts from Egypt's last dynasty has been discovered in tombs

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Immerse yourself in the haunting echoes of history with the eerie tales of 10 abandoned Civil War villages in the US. Explore solemn reminders of the past at haunted plantations and silent battlefields. Discover the humble lives in dilapidated cabins and the forgotten heroes in cemeteries. Witness the whispered tales of resilience in forgotten structures and investigate further into the chilling accounts of haunted plantation villages. Each village carries remnants of a bygone era, waiting to reveal stories frozen in time.

10 Haunting Abandoned Civil War Villages in the US

Ocilla, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

War History Online

Several myths are still circulating about the American Civil War and it's about time they were corrected, to ensure people know the facts.

Seven Myths About the American Civil War People Actually Still Believe

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Kamala, a Sanskrit word for lotus, symbolizes wisdom. Its rooted in the fact that even though the flower blooms in a swamp, it remains untouched by the dirt around it.

Indian Independence Day celebrated with flag raising in Yonkers

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