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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Interesting Engineering

Archaeologists uncovered a rare hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient city of Notion in Turkey that most likely belonged to a wealthy mercenary soldier.

Pot filled with gold coins buried by soldier 2400-year-ago discovered

Missouri State

We continue our exploration of regional cryptids in North America, mammalian and mammal-adjacent, with one that may be as old as the Jersey Devil. According to legend, famous frontiersman Daniel Boone encountered the beast in what is now Missouri and possibly even shot it. That takes it back to the...

Terror in the Deep Woods: The Ozark Howler

Mens Journal

Scientists exhumed an intact horn and reported some soft tissues remain preserved.

Gold Diggers Stumble Upon Mummified Remains of Extinct Beast

West Virginia State

Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Indy100

For almost 2,000 years, a once-bustling city in the desert of Saudi Arabia was left abandoned to the sands of time.Hegra, a thriving international trade hub in the first century AD, fell into a steady decline after it was annexed by the Roman empire in 106 AD.Then, in the centuries that followed, it was all but forgotten: occasionally mentioned by pilgrims on their way to Mecca, but left largely untouched.Yet languishing in the burning sun for nearly two millennia left the extraordinary site remarkably well-preserved.And now it has finally opened up to both tourists and experts who are hailing it...

Breathtaking ancient city discovered in the desert reveals secrets of a forgotten civilisation

Colorado State

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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

Ohio State

The Lantern

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

The Independent

 Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered a strange well-preserved skeleton in the 2,200-year-old “Tomb of Cerberus”, likely belonging to an influential person who lived in the ancient city of Liternum.The “Tomb of Cerberus” was uncovered last year in the northwest Naples city of Giugliano near an ancient Roman necropolis.After initially probing the contents of the tomb using a micro camera, new excavations have revealed the skeleton of a person in an “excellent state of preservation” covered in a shroud.The skeleton was discovered along with grave goods such as ointment jars and a Roman tool used to scrape off dirt from...

Archaeologists perplexed by strange skeleton uncovered in Italy’s 2,200-year-old ‘Tomb of Cerberus’

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Nebraska State

Have you ever wondered what Nebraska looked like millions of years ago? Agate Fossil Beds National Monument offers a glimpse into the past with its rich collection of Miocene mammal fossils. Located in the northwest part of the state, this hidden gem showcases ancient creatures that once roamed the Great Plains. From the towering Menoceras to the strange Dinohyus, these fossils tell stories of a time long before humans. Perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike, a visit here promises both education and adventure. Ready to step back in time and see what prehistoric Nebraska was like?

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument – Nebraska’s Miocene Mammal Fossils

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

New York Post

It’s a bone-chilling discovery.

Archeologists at Pompeii have recovered well-preserved skeletal remains of a man and woman who died clutching treasures of the time. 

The woman was found on a bed surrounded by gold, silver and bronze coins, along with jewelry that included pearl and gold earrings, and the man was not far from her.



Archeological Park Director Gabriel Zuchtriegel called the recent finding in the ancient city lost to a volcanic eruption in Mount Vesivius’s Region IX — where several rare treasures were recently found — “invaluable.” 

British tourist busted carving daughters’ initials into Ancient Roman house in Pompeii

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Skeletons of man, woman clutching coins found in ‘invaluable’ discovery at Pompeii site

The US Sun

GRAVEYARDS are full with loved ones unable to be buried unless a spot has been booked in advance, a town’s bosses warn. And experts say the cemetery crisis is mirrored in many communities across the country. Friends of a recently deceased 46-year-old man, named only as Neil, said yesterday they had learned there were no […]

Warning as graveyards are full with loved ones unable to be buried unless spot has been booked in advance

Spanish authorities are investigating a man who allegedly damaged cave paintings that are thousands of years old by pouring water on them in order to take better photos for social media.

Man under investigation in Spain for pouring water on ancient cave paintings to get a sharper photo

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Gettysburg, PA

Explore the hauntingly preserved Civil War history of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Gettysburg boasts original buildings and historical reenactments. Vicksburg offers immersive heritage at Vicksburg National Military Park and the Old Court House Museum. Harpers Ferry combines history, culture, and natural beauty with Civil War sites and outdoor adventures. These three sites resonate with the echoes of America's defining conflict, offering a unique glimpse into the past. See how these Civil War ghost towns preserve the essence of a pivotal moment in American history.

3 Best Preserved Civil War Ghost Towns

Step into the shadows of history as you discover ghostly remnants of Civil War-era abandoned towns. Haunting specters from a turbulent past linger, as reports of paranormal encounters surface. These towns bear witness to the horrors of war, reflecting the resilience and bravery of those who lived there. The importance of preserving this historical tapestry is evident in these silent echoes. Explore relics of a war-torn Americana, where the price paid for freedom is etched in ruins. The impact of civil strife echoes through these abandoned enclaves, painting a haunting picture of a forgotten era. Uncover the secrets of these lost communities.

Ghostly Remnants: Civil War-Era US Abandoned Towns

Researchers have unearthed a giant basal tetrapod fossil in Namibia, revealing new aspects of early land animal evolution and highlighting the importance of southern continents in the study of these ancient species. An international team of paleontologists has discovered a fossilized giant basal tetrapod in Namibia. Basal tetrapods, early four-legged...

Giant Fossil Discovery in Namibia Challenges Long-Held Evolutionary Theories

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Highland Exploration guide – Once Human

The Highland exploration in Once Human is likely to be your first in Iron River. Guarding it is a bunch of Vulture gang enemies that shoot...

Highland Exploration guide – Once Human

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