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King Arthur’s magical sword in the stone may be the stuff of legend (and many a film and TV adaptation), but France has had its own real-life Excalibur for centuries.The Durandal sword has earned its own mythological credentials having been embedded high up in a rock in the south-central village of Rocamadour for some 1,300 years.And yet, on Saturday, 22 June, the sword suddenly vanished from its rocky bed, and no one can work out how the thief took it.Durandal was the legendary sword of Roland, a renowned warrior and the protagonist of the 11th century epic poem La Chanson...

‘Excalibur’ sword suddenly vanishes after 1,300 years wedged in stone

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Rising to prominence in the early part of the '40s as World War II raged on, war cinema has been enticing ever since. Reveling in the darkest aspects of human history while exploring themes of valor, morality, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the futility of war, the very best war films are defined by their powerful and thought-provoking stories and visual might. While everything from the trenches of Europe to the shores of the Pacific and the jungles of Vietnam have been depicted en masse, military movies set in the desert are no less striking.

The 10 Best Desert Warfare Movies, Ranked

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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In the hit show Dexter, I found it interesting that the character would refer to his dark side as his 'dark passenger.' Astrology provides a rich tapestry of personalities, traits, and potential paths for growth for each zodiac sign. However, just as each sign has its positive strengths, there also exists a "shadow side" — aspects of our personality that may be considered less favorable or those that we choose to suppress to the outside world. Understanding these shadow aspects can offer profound insights into personal challenges and areas for development. Here’s an exploration into the darker traits of each zodiac sign and how recognizing and integrating these aspects can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth.

The Dark Side of the Zodiac: Understanding Each Sign's Shadow

Movement in The First Descendant is a little more robust than one would think. There are Descendant-specific traversal powers, rolls, and even a double jump. However, the one with the most potential is the grappling hook. On its own, it’s fun but limited. Fortunately, this looter shooter is all about customization, and things change once you get the Mid-Air Maneuvering Mod.

How to get the Mid-Air Maneuvering Grappling Hook in The First Descendant

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The US Marine Corps has several legends surrounding it, but which ones are facts and which are no more than myths?

These US Marine Corps 'Facts' Are Actually Myths - But They Make for Great Stories!

Riot Games’ Valorant offers players the ability to hold their weapons in either of the hands of the Agents. The default orientation features right-handed handling of weapons, abilities, and ordinances. However, players do have the option to opt for the left-handed view as well. Whether this leads to any...

How to switch to left hand in Valorant

In the world of explosive weaponry, grenades often take center stage, although they are largely misrepresented. In mainstream media, there’s a tendency to depict characters pulling the pins with their teeth, hurling grenades at enemies and anticipating massive, explosive blasts. While these depictions inject thrill into scenes, they often neglect the proper protocols for using these weapons.

We Don’t Understand Why Hollywood Can’t Get These 6 Things Right About Grenades

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

Grand Larceny is a powerful, hugely enjoyable Commander pre-con deck from MTG’s Outlaws of Thunder Junction set, and Prime Day is the perfect time to get your hands on it. The Wild West plane of Thunder Junction brought all manner of bandits and buckaroos together in search of gold and glory, and this deck is headed up by Gonti, one of MTG’s most accomplished criminals.

This MTG Thunder Junction Commander deck is a Prime Day steal

From booby traps to venomous snakes, what American troops experienced in the Vietnam jungle could make even the toughest soldier squeamish.

6 Terrifying Dangers All American Troops Faced When Fighting In the Vietnamese Jungle

Japanese developer Game Studio has announced Undergrounded, a new American-history themed puzzle adventure game they now have in development. Undergrounded is launching sometime in 2025 for Windows PC (via Steam) and will take players on an adventure through a dungeon made up of American history and culture. Here’s a rundown...

American history-themed Japanese dungeon game Undergrounded announced

The Kanto region harnesses many Legendary Flying types, from the fiery Moltres to the icy Articuno. Depending on the Raid schedule, you’ll be able to battle against these fearsome creatures, giving you the chance to collect them. For this guide, we’ll focus on Articuno in Pokémon Go, including its best counters, weaknesses, and whether or not you can solo it.

Pokémon Go Articuno guide: Best counters, weakness, and movesets

One of this year's most captivating and frightening original horror films is finally in theaters. If you haven't seen Longlegs from director Oz Perkins yet, you should stop reading now because this article is rife with spoilers. Given the movie's ambiguous nature, many of its central mysteries are left unresolved,...

Longlegs left us with 5 unresolved mysteries, here are our theories

If you’re not a fan of the heavy nature of the Tamer machine gun in The First Descendant, the Eternal Willpower will be a lighter option that barely sacrifices DPS. Here, we’ll go over how to get it, the best rolls, and a solid build to get you well into the endgame.

The First Descendant Eternal Willpower: How to get, best rolls, and build

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Enoch H. Kanaya was my sun-seeking neighbor who plucked red, ripe tomatoes off the vine in his sunny garden on our tree-lined streets in Chicago. He and his family—his wife, Carolyn, and their four daughters—moved into their modest brick home across the street from our family in the late 1960s.

A Hero Lived Quietly Across the Street. Little Did I Know He Helped Save the World.

As of July 15, 2024, many Roblox players are experiencing Error Code 264 when trying to play the popular online game. Unfortunately, this annoying error prevents players from connecting to Roblox and being able to play. Here is how to fix Error Code 264 in Roblox so you can get back to playing.

How to fix Error Code 264 in Roblox

Emilie is the first Genshin Impact character whose kit is designed around the Burning reaction. As such, her best builds are very different from those of most Dendro characters. Here are Emilie’s best weapons and artifacts to maximize her DPS. Emilie’s best weapons in Genshin Impact. Lumidouce Elegy...

Best Emilie builds in Genshin Impact

ROME.- Starting from today the film originated from the exhibition TRACCE / TRACES by American artist Lawrence Weiner is available online. The exhibition took place in the summer of 2020, thanks to a series of aerial banners along the coast, from Ladispoli to Anzio. Produced by MACRO, TRACCE / TRACES...

Lawrence Weiner, TRACCE / TRACES - The film - now available online

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Helldivers 2: How to best use the MLS-4X Commando – Tips and strats

The MLS-4X Commando is an anti-tank Stratagem in Helldivers 2 that may just replace the one you call your favorite. A laser-guided, quad-missile launcher, the Commando...

Helldivers 2: How to best use the MLS-4X Commando – Tips and strats

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