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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

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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

Irish myths and legends are drenched in intrigue and wonder, and the baby names they’ve inspired are no different. Being passed down from one generation to the next, storytelling is an art that is so fundamental to our cultural identity here in Ireland. Children of Lir, Tír na nÓg,...

12 strong baby names inspired by Irish mythology

In 2019, Ghana successfully hosted the “Year of Return,” a year-long series of events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in Virginia, USA. The initiative drew an estimated 1,500 African Americans, including notable figures such as Tina Knowles-Lawson (Beyoncé’s mother), Boris...

11 Black-Americans who have traced their African ancestry or became citizens

Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky, Alexis Pauline Gumbs’ Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde, and Moon Unit Zapa’s Earth to Moon all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home...

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

The Guardian

São José do Pinheiro once stood out for its lavishness. Now a public space, it hosts a museum and a school of jongo, a tradition of music, dance, spirituality and storytelling

A coffee plantation in Brazil enslaved Africans. Centuries later, their descendants have taken over

Mental_Floss

Which languages spark the most interest in people from different countries?. Researchers at Wordtips created a list of the 50 most common languages worldwide to figure out which ones people want to learn most. After calculating each country’s monthly Google search volume for queries related to learning each language, they plugged the data into the map below. You can click here to see an enlarged version of the image.

The Language Each Country Wants to Learn the Most, Mapped

Picture a time when prehistoric humans roamed the wetlands of what is now New Mexico, unaware that their everyday activities would leave a mark for us to study thousands of years later. The fossilized footprints discovered at White Sands National Park offer a rare glimpse into the lives of these ancient people, revealing stories that static bones and stone tools cannot tell.

Scientists uncover ancient footprint that suggests humans came to North America 23,000 years ago

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Golden Glitter

The world of the paranormal continues to captivate and mystify, with recent reports of ghostly encounters, haunted locations, and unexplained phenomena coming in from various corners of the globe. As technology advances and the curiosity surrounding the supernatural grows, more individuals are diving into the eerie and often unsettling world of the paranormal. Here are some of the most intriguing recent developments and stories that have emerged in 2024.

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Paranormal: New Stories and Sightings in 2024

LiveScience

Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old rock quarry in Jerusalem which may have provided the massive stone building blocks used in the Second Temple.

Jerusalem's Second Temple was built with gigantic stone blocks — now we think we know where they came from

A-Z-Animals

Rats are a diverse group of medium-sized rodents with long tails. There are rat species all over the Rodentia order, but the ones most people picture live in the genus Rattus. Neotoma, Bandicota, and Dipodomys are also rat genera. Size is the most obvious identifying feature of rats compared to mice. Since rats are such adaptable […]

Rat Population: 5 US States With the Most Rats

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

The US Sun

A BRIT spent her entire childhood “trapped” at sea after her Captain Cook-obsessed parents dragged her along on a perilous round-the-globe voyage for a decade. Suzanne Heywood, 55, lived an ordinary life in Southampton before being whisked away on a sailing trip with her younger brother aged just seven. The family, whose last name was […]

I was trapped at SEA for 10yrs by Capt. Cook-obsessed parents on round-the-world trip…my childhood was lost to the waves

War History Online

With all the buzz surrounding 'Oppenheimer,' many have wondered where the famed physicist's grave is located. The answer: it doesn't exist.

The Mysterious End of J. Robert Oppenheimer's Life: What 'Oppenheimer' Didn't Show

There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose.

Why are so many Roman statues headless?

New York City, NY

Tucked away on a crowded stretch of Orchard Street on New York’s Lower East Side, there’s a kosher Italian restaurant called Sweet Dreams Cafe. Inside, there’s a large-scale painting that depicts the stuff of nightmares: a colorful mural showing 2,000 years of tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people.

Why a historic hotel on the Lower East Side has a mural depicting 2,000 years of Jewish tragedies

What does being Jewish mean? Jewish identity is complex and impossible to define, as its meaning differs from person to person, period by period. During the Holocaust, one’s Jewishness—as defined by the Nazis—came to dominate Jewish life and identity. The Nazis regarded Jews as members of an inferior race. Yet, in exploring several artifacts and stories of victims from the Permanent Collection of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, we see that Jews themselves considered their own plight in very different ways. For some, it was racial, for others cultural or national, and still others experienced persecution as religious; it is likely that many identified with a combination of some or all of these modes. Whether it be through caricaturing Nazis, turning meaningful objects into keepsakes or defiantly wearing a Star of David necklace, each person’s attempt to understand and reclaim their Jewish identity was a rebellion against the Nazis. Join Chaskel Tydor Curatorial Intern, Esme Kamlet and Professor Judy Tydor Baumel-Schwartz for this deep dive of the Museum’s Collection and mission.

Collection Showcase: Reclaiming Jewish Identity During the Holocaust

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Israeli troops have rescued an Israeli hostage from southern Gaza, the military announced Tuesday, the eighth captive held by Hamas to be brought back alive by Israeli forces since Oct. 7. Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, a Bedouin Israeli and father of 11 from the southern city of Rahat, worked as...

Hostage rescued from tunnel in Gaza; Bedouin father of 11 was a security guard on Oct. 7

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Jewish Life Stories: Hettie Jones, one half of a Beat generation power couple, dies at 90

This article is also available as a weekly newsletter, “Life Stories,” where we remember those who made an outsize impact in the Jewish world — or...

Jewish Life Stories: Hettie Jones, one half of a Beat generation power couple, dies at 90

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