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Lions are known as the king of the jungle, but they’re not meaningless figureheads. They earned that title by being some of the most dangerous apex predators on the planet. For the most part, humans have lost their respect for these large mammals, though. Our superior technology combined with lower numbers of lions in the […]

The Deadliest Lion Attacks in Human History

Objects more than a millennia old have gone on display at a Wiltshire museum to celebrate the life of the Anglo-Saxon King Athelstan 1,100 years after he came to the throne. Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury has put on display artefacts loaned from the British Museum and the Ashmolean Museum for the Athelstan 1100 exhibition.

Anglo-Saxon exhibition on first King of all England

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A remarkable 4,000-year-old ring-shaped stone monument has been discovered on a hill in the Greek island of Crete.
The 1,800-square-meter (19,375-square-foot) Bronze Age structure was found at the top of Papoura Hill, northwest of the town of Kastelli, and was unearthed during excavation works for a major airport project.



					
			

The site is now being investigated by archaeologists who think it may have had a ritualistic or religious purpose.
The labyrinthine structure consists of eight concentric rings of stone, 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) thick on average, with some still standing at heights of up to 1.7 meters.
The architects of the newfound structure were from...

Mysterious Circular Structure Found in Greece Stuns Archaeologists

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

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Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

It’s a beautiful day, the coffee is perfectly iced, and the news is spiced with variety. Let’s do this. 🌎 Can you guess which city was named UNESCO’s 2024 World Book Capital?. an awesome new YA anthology that equips teens to fight book bans, featuring Book...

10 Book Club Picks for June

Boston, MA

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The Friends of the Public Garden has made the heart-wrenching announcement that a beloved willow tree in the Boston Public Garden will soon be removed. The willow, which has stood for 110 years at the edge of the lagoon, has suffered extensive internal rot and poses a risk to public safety. The full statement explained:

110-Year-Old Tree To Be Removed From Boston Public Garden

In the South American country of Suriname, the Maroon community is growing incredible, rare strains of rice made to flourish in the world's changing weather, The Guardian reported. The Maroons are descendants of Africans brought to Suriname as slaves by Dutch landowners in the 17th century. Their ancestors escaped from...

Rare rice seeds hidden by ancestor fleeing from slavery have been harvested for generations — now the rice could be key to climate resilience

The Independent

 A Norwegian man clearing his farm found a rare 1,000-year-old Viking sword carrying inscriptions that may shed more light on Nordic culture.“We were going to start sowing new grass on a field that has not been ploughed for many years. Haakon, my son, and I were ploughing the field and picking stones before we took a break with a neighbour who came to visit,” Øyvind Tveitane Lovra, who found the artefact, said in a statement.“Then I spotted an iron object that I was about to throw, but just as I was about to throw it I discovered that it...

Norwegian farmer finds 1,000-year-old Viking sword on family farm

Daily Mail

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,500-year-old relic decorated with Christian motifs, including Moses receiving the 10 Commandments and the ascension of Christ after the crucifixion.

Archaeologists unearth 'significant' religious relic that depicts Moses receiving the 10 Commandments

A study found a group of painted lady butterflies traveled 2,600 miles across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping. Experts say it may be a world record for insects.

How a group of butterflies flew 2,600 miles across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping

LiveScience

Construction workers have unearthed a collection of 285 silver coins hidden in a trench.

Hundreds of centuries-old coins unearthed in Germany likely belonged to wealthy 17th-century mayor

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Immerse yourself in the vivid history of Gold Rush era ghost towns. Explore remnants of bustling mining communities frozen in time. Wander through eerie Nevada silver mining towns, haunted by the echoes of labor and sacrifice. Witness dilapidated Colorado boomtowns, symbols of the mining frenzy's harsh realities. Experience the Wild West in Arizona's lawless ghost towns, each with unique stories to tell. Discover Oregon Trail settlements, resting points for weary pioneers on their 2,000-mile journey. These ghost towns preserve tales of resilience and perseverance, offering a glimpse into the untold stories of America's past.

Exploring Gold Rush Era Ghost Towns in USA

Maine State

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From Kevin Barry's Western romance to Laura van den Berg's unsettling new novel

The Best New Books to Read in July 2024

Fareeha Arshad

A tunnel discovered beneath the ancient temple of Taposiris Magna on the Egyptian coast is being hailed as a remarkable feat of engineering. The tunnel stretches an impressive 1,305 meters through sandstone, a reminiscence of the Tunnel of Eupalinos on the Greek island of Samos. Although submerged in parts, its purpose remains a mystery.

Mysterious Tunnel at Taposiris Magna May Lead to Cleopatra's Tomb

Virginia State

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Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of smallpox in the remains of two toddlers buried in a 16th-century cemetery in Huanchaco, a small fishing town on the northwest coast of Peru. The cemetery, associated with one of the earliest colonial churches built by the Spanish between 1535 and 1540, revealed 120 burials...

Archaeologists uncover 500-year-old Inca children’s skeletons showing evidence of smallpox

Wyoming State

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WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Jackson, WY

Swan Valley, ID

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With catastrophic damage to the Teton Pass corridor, commuters and tourists are now forced to take a longer route from Idaho to/from Jackson Hole, WY. The new commute through Swan Valley may help shed some light on this small but vibrant community that is often overlooked.

Where to Stop in Swan Valley with Teton Pass Closure and Road ReRoute

The Book of the Month July 2024 selections are here! Decide which of these books you want to add to your subscription box. Book of the Month is my favorite subscription box. Every month, I choose between their curated book selections, and voila! A blue box arrives at my door carrying one (or two or three) new books for me to read.

Book of the Month July 2024 Selections

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Poor Will's Almanack: July 2 - 9

DeepsSummer has so many paths and twists and turns that it is easy to get lost in its endless litany of plants and insects and birds....

Poor Will's Almanack: July 2 - 9

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