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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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The legendary land of Atlantis may get all the press, but there exists a sunken city that’s far older than its mythological counterpart.Pavlopetri is thought to be some 5,000 years old, but it wasn’t discovered until the 20th Century, and experts are still uncovering its secrets and treasures.The Bronze Age town was first identified off the coast of Greece’s southern Peloponnese region in 1904 by a geologist named Folkion Negris.However, it was largely unexplored until 1967, when Nicholas Flemming, of the Institute of Oceanography at the University of Southampton, rediscovered the site.The following year Fleming, accompanied by a group of...

'The real Atlantis' discovered off the coast of Greece

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Archaeologists have discovered a collection of 500-year-old graves buried underneath the ruins of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery in Germany. Knewz.com has learned that recent excavations have unearthed “densely packed” burials of at least 15 people under the monastery ruins. Although archaeologists have been carrying out annual excavation projects at the monastery since 2017, they had […]

Archaeologists Discover 500-Year-Old Graves Beneath Monastery Ruins in Germany

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Grave goods found in 63 burials from ancient Egypt include gold foil figures, pottery and bronze coins.

Stunning ancient Egyptian artifacts discovered in more than 60 burials, including 'ba-birds' and 'eye of Horus'

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Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.

The shrine contained a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs, according to an Innsbruck University press release.

The item was discovered by archaeologists from Innsbruck University in southern Austria under an altar inside a chapel at the summit of Burgbichl, a small hill, in the municipality of Irschen.  

Since 2016, archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have been carrying out excavations in Irschen, which is a part of the Carinthian Drava Valley.

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have...

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

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Only A Few Objects Have Ever Been Recovered From Inside The Great Pyramid

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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This is one of the coolest ways I can imagine transforming a big hunk of rust and bolts. This YouTuber prevents the jet's inevitable destiny to lie there, slowly withering away until it's unrecognizable. Rather, he gives it new meaning and new purpose by taking it out of the sky entirely.

YouTuber Transforms Old Elvis Presley Jet Into One Of Kind Camper — See Inside

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have identified a stone wall in an Italian forest, revealing a historical site where the legendary gladiator Spartacus clashed with the Roman army. This significant find was initially brought to attention by local environmentalists who stumbled upon the wall and promptly alerted the experts. Advanced...

Archaeologists Uncover Battle Site of Spartacus's Clash with Roman Army in Italian Forest

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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

An intense player backlash has led to a sudden about-face from EA and Respawn. Earlier this month, EA and Respawn had an idea to revamp the way that Apex Legends Battle Passes were purchased. There was an idea to cut out the middleman and have users purchase the Battle Passes only with real money, cutting out the premium in-game currency option. This did not go over well and led to outrage from the Apex Legends player base. Following weeks of this backlash, EA and Respawn have reversed course and will revert the Battle Pass to its previous system.

Apex Legends restores option to purchase Battle Pass via Apex Coins

We've got some passes to give away for five finalists to head to PAX West in Seattle, WA. PAX West is coming up quickly, and to help a few people participate in the fun, Shacknews has teamed up with PAX West to give away some 4-day badges! That’s right, if you want to head to Seattle, WA and rub shoulders with other developers, play some games, and listen to some panels, let us help you make that dream happen.

Shacknews PAX West 2024 4-day badge giveaway

The media conglomerate has demanded that the search engine stop scraping its content for generated responses. The generative AI business is an ugly one, not just literally, but figuratively. In order to generate the responses, AI companies need to scrape content in order to train their models. It would seem that Conde Nast is not too pleased with this, and has sent a cease and desist to Perplexity.

Conde Nast orders cease and desist against AI search engine Perplexity

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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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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From the beginning, we’ve been led to believe that the Targaryens are the only family who can ride dragons in George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy universe, thanks to the “Dragonlord” narrative. But Seasmoke’s new rider in House of the Dragon calls all of that into question. We Finally Have an Answer to Why Daeron Targaryen Isn't in House of the Dragon



Related: Spoilers ahead for more differences between the books and House of the Dragon.



The Targaryens’ ability to ride and control dragons is largely attributed to their Valyrian heritage, a race known for their magical affinity with these enormous creatures. This...

Seasmoke’s New Rider in House of the Dragon Is Someone Who… Maybe Shouldn’t Be Riding Dragons

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Researchers hope to establish it as a tourist destination on par with Pompeii.

Archaeologists Unearth Incredible Roman Discovery in Ancient Port Town

Find Miquella's Great Rune in Shadow of the Erdtree so you can break any charms placed upon your character. Miquella’s Great Rune is one of the most important items you’ll want to collect in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring. This thing says it retains the power to “resist charms”, which might not seem that important when you find it, but by the time you reach the final boss, you’ll wish you had this thing in your inventory.

Where to find Miquella's Great Rune - Elden Ring

The Witness challenge in the Salvation’s Edge raid is called Coordinated Efforts. For this challenge, players will need to work together to achieve something at the same time, or as close to it as possible. While this is technically a challenge, it can make the whole encounter a bit easier.

Witness challenge, Coordinated Efforts - Destiny 2

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Alabama, the Heart of Dixie, is a state brimming with fascinating history, diverse ecosystems, and innovative minds. Here are 15 intriguing facts that showcase the state's unique contributions and surprising stories:

15 Fascinating Facts About Alabama

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Destiny 2: Echoes campaign walkthrough

Echoes is the first of Destiny 2's new Episode format and here is a complete guide for each of the Acts. Destiny 2: Echoes is the...

Destiny 2: Echoes campaign walkthrough

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