One Piece is no stranger to secret groups. There is the group of mad scientists aptly named MADS, as well as the World Government’s very own special operatives — the Cipher Pol. In recent episodes of the anime, another secret group from the Marines sneaks into the spotlight — SWORD.

What is SWORD in One Piece?

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Everyone knows the biblical story: God sent down 40 days of rain, wiping out all living creatures on Earth as vengeful retribution for humanity's immorality. Only one vessel would survive.

Physical Evidence Of Noah's Ark, Proof Of The Great Flood

A small team of archaeologists in the Republic of Türkiye has identified a woman who was buried approximately 12,000 years ago in a neolithic settlement now called Çemka Höyük as a possible shaman. In their paper, published in the journal L'Anthropologie, the group describes their study...

Woman buried 12,000 years ago in Turkey may have been a shaman

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Ganesha is easily one of the most recognizable deities in Hinduism. Who is this jovial fellow and what do devotees believe he does for them?

The Pink Elephant God: Who Is Ganesha in Hinduism?

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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

The “Forest of the Lost Child” in Kenya is sacred to the Maasai people and critical to wildlife. Its future hangs in the balance.

This remote, mystical forest has been protected for centuries. Now it’s under threat

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

What are Christian virtues? Christian virtues are qualities or traits that reflect the teachings and character of Jesus Christ. These virtues guide believers in their daily lives, helping them to live in a way that honors God and serves others. The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity, which are considered gifts from God. Cardinal virtues like prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance are also essential, forming the foundation for moral living. By practicing these virtues, Christians aim to grow spiritually, build strong communities, and make positive impacts in the world. Understanding these virtues can inspire anyone to lead a more meaningful and compassionate life.

18 Facts About Christian Virtues

Imagine what life might have been like thousands of years ago, when hunter-gatherers roamed the earth. We have an image in our minds of how the days of early humans were crafted around their survival tasks – hunting, gathering, moving, and surviving. But, have you ever stopped to wonder...

Stone Age hunter-gatherers had a very organized domestic life

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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The oldest cave art in the world has been discovered, but scientists don’t think it was humans who did it.Cave paintings dating back 24,000 years have previously been uncovered in Spain. But, in the grand scheme of history, they have been blown out of the water by a discovery made on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.Paintings discovered in a Sulawesi cave are now the oldest known to man, dating back 51,200 years. Their discovery raised questions about the history of human activity on the island and migration more broadly.Advances in technology have now been able to analyse the artwork, which...

Oldest cave art in the world discovered – and it wasn't made by humans

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Many players have trouble identifying and finding all the NPCs, especially since Terraria has different game modes. Also, some non-playable characters are nomadic and travel intermittently in town. However, knowing what all the allies offer in the game is crucial because each has a specialty that can significantly help your adventure. Be sure to find every NPC and specialist within Terraria.

How Many NPCs Are in Terraria in 2024? Answered

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

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Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 16, 2022. It has since been updated. A Catholic priest resigned after an investigation found that he used one wrong word for more than 20 years while performing baptisms. All baptisms performed by Father Andres Arango were declared void because he mistakenly used "We" instead of "I." Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix announced the decision. The investigation revealed that Father Arango consistently said, "We baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit." Olmsted clarified that he was supposed to say "I baptize" and not "We baptize," reported CNN. The pastor apologized for using the 'wrong formula.'

Pastor baptized people for decades but he used one wrong word and now they're all invalid

Tracing their ancestral home to the picture-perfect Channel Islands, the Chumash likely descend from some of the Americas' earliest settlers. When I was in elementary school, my class read a book called Island of the Blue Dolphins about a young Indigenous girl who was stranded on an island off the coast of California. The novel is based on the true story of the "Lone Woman of San Nicolas", who supposedly lived alone on San Nicolas Island for 18 years during the mid-19th Century, after the rest of her native American tribe was relocated to the mainland by missionaries.

California's little-known ancient society

LONDON, ENGLAND—Four-thousand-year-old cuneiform tablets have been found to predict omens using the time of night, movement of shadows, and the date and duration of eclipses, according to a Live Science report. The four tablets, which were recently studied by Andrew George, an emeritus professor of the University of London, and independent researcher Junko Taniguchi, are thought to have come from the ancient city of Sippar, which is located in what is now Iraq. The artifacts have been held at the British Museum for more than 100 years. Babylonian kings had advisors who watched the night sky for warnings about the future, the researchers explained. “The origins of some of the omens may have lain in actual experience—observation of portent followed by catastrophe,” George said, although he acknowledged that many of the omens written in the texts were likely the result of a theoretical system. For example, one text predicted if “an eclipse becomes obscured from its center all at once [and] clear all at once: a king will die.” Another stated that an eclipse in the evening watch signifies pestilence. But, George and Taniguchi said, if conditions in the night sky led to a threatening prediction, additional inquiries could be made and rituals could be performed to annul the bad omen and change the future. For more on cuneiform tablets, go to "The World's Oldest Writing."

Omens Written on Cuneiform Tablets Translated

The flavor combos in this will blow your mind! At only 20 minutes from start to finish, that's a dinner winner in my book! Here's all you'll need to make it (4 servings):. 1 Tbl light soy sauce (I like Shoyu)

Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

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 Egypt’s oldest pyramid was likely built with the help of an innovative hydraulic water elevator system, archaeologists claim in a new study which sheds more light on the ingenuity of ancient Egyptians.The study, published on Monday in the journal PloS ONE, suggests water may have been flowing into two shafts located inside the Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest of Egypt’s iconic pyramids.Also known as the Step Pyramid, the ancient Egyptian monument is thought to have been built around 2680 BCE as a funerary complex for the Third Dynasty pharaoh Djoser.It was the first pyramid to be built and, standing...

Ancient Egyptians used hydraulic lifts to build first pyramids, controversial study claims

Who was Amon Ra? Amon Ra, also known as Amun-Ra, was one of the most significant deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. He was a combination of two gods, Amun and Ra. Amun started as a local god of Thebes, while Ra was the sun god. When Thebes became a powerful city, Amun merged with Ra, creating Amon Ra, the king of gods. He represented the sun, creation, and life itself. Temples dedicated to him, like the Karnak Temple, were grand and majestic. Pharaohs often claimed to be his descendants, linking their rule to divine authority. Amon Ra's influence extended beyond Egypt, impacting cultures and religions across the ancient world.

12 Facts About Amon Ra

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Who are the Five Elders in One Piece?

The Five Elders have always been an enigmatic force in One Piece. They are mostly seen dilly-dallying on their cozy couch in Pangaea Castle’s Room of...

Who are the Five Elders in One Piece?

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