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It’s Officially Leo Season, Meaning It’s Time to Embrace The Boldness, Confidence, And Zest For Life This Zodiac Sign Is Known For
As the summer heat reaches its peak, Leo season arrives with a roar – bringing a burst of energy and charisma that can be felt by everyone. Spanning from July 23 to August 22, Leo season is all about embracing boldness, confidence, and a zest for life. So, whether you’re a Leo or simply feeling […] More
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A Roman Circus That Held Horse-Drawn Chariot Races Was Discovered In Northern Spain
In northern Spain, a large Roman venue known as a circus that held horse-drawn chariot races was discovered by researchers. During aerial investigations at Iruña-Veleia, an ancient Roman city located in the Álava province of the Basque Autonomous Community, the circus’s outline was detected. The circus is about 920 feet long by 235 feet wide. […] More
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This Startup Created Animal-Free Butter Made From Carbon Dioxide
A startup based in California called Savor has created an animal-free butter from carbon dioxide. It might be a hard sell for people who love their dairy products, but it’s supposed to taste just like real butter. The reason that humans tend to prefer animal products over plant-based alternatives is due to their fat content. […] More
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Beneath The Waters Of The Nile River, A Collection Of Ancient Egyptian Artwork Was Found
Below the waters of the Nile River, a collection of ancient Egyptian artwork was identified. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt, a team of Egyptian and French archaeologists found the artworks between the “Low” and “High” Aswan dams in the river. The city of Aswan is located on the east bank […] More
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An Ancient Prince’s Tomb Featuring A Chariot Was Discovered In Italy, Along With Over 150 Other Artifacts
In Italy, an ancient prince’s tomb featuring a chariot was unearthed among more than 150 artifacts. The tomb was discovered in the Corinaldo Necropolis, which is located in the Ancona province in the central Italian Marche region. The necropolis dates back to the seventh century B.C. and is associated with an ancient Italic people called […] More
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In 1913, Victorian Women Destroyed Artwork Deemed Oppressive As A Radical Act Of Protest Against Gender Inequality
During the Victorian era, a wave of feminist activism swept across Europe. Women challenged the status quo, demanding more rights and equal opportunities. As part of this movement, some Victorian women turned to radical acts of protest, such as defacing artwork that could be deemed oppressive. On April 3, 1913, three suffragettes—Annie Briggs, Evelyn Manesta, […] More
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A High-Tech Study Of The Mona Lisa Has Revealed A Drawing Hidden Beneath The Painting’s Surface
Over the course of 15 years, experts have conducted a high-tech study of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, revealing a hidden drawing beneath the surface of the painting. The drawing was discovered by scientist Pascal Cotte. In 2004, Cotte began to uncover the painting’s secrets when the Louvre allowed him to take photographic scans of […] More
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The Centuries-Old Walls Of A Roman Palace That Once Housed Dozens Of Popes For Hundreds Of Years Were Recently Uncovered In The Piazza San Giovanni
Sometime between the 4th and 14th centuries, a Roman palace housed dozens of popes for hundreds of years. It existed long before the Vatican. Recently, its centuries-old walls were uncovered during infrastructural work in the current Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano prior to the Catholic Holy Year, or Jubilee, in 2025. “This is an extraordinarily […] More
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A German Man Who Received A Stem Cell Transplant For Leukemia Has Become The Seventh Person Essentially Cured Of HIV
After receiving a stem cell transplant for leukemia nearly a decade ago, a German man has become the seventh person to have been essentially cured of HIV. Only six other people have achieved this medical milestone in the more than 40 years since the start of the AIDS epidemic. The 60-year-old man, who has remained […] More
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A New Stanford University Study Has Linked Gas Stoves To About 19,000 Adult Deaths In The United States Each Year
Gas stoves have been a staple in many American households for quite some time. They have long been praised for their efficiency and control in cooking. But, new research has revealed a darker side to these common kitchen appliances. Researchers at Stanford University have found that gas stoves contribute to about 19,000 adult deaths in […] More
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A Father-Son Duo Hiking Mount Carmel In Israel Discovered A 1,800-Year-Old Ring Depicting The Roman Goddess Minerva
While hiking with his father on Mount Carmel in Israel, a teenage boy stumbled across a 1,800-year-old ring depicting the Roman goddess Minerva. Experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority have verified it as an extremely well-preserved “beautiful ring.” When 13-year-old Yair Whiteson and his father hiked past an ancient quarry, they noticed the object. Whiteson […] More
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A Little Piece Of George Washington’s Tent Was Purchased From A Thrift Store For $1,700
Any thrifter could tell you that there are all sorts of treasures waiting to be discovered at your local Goodwill store. You just have to go hunting for them. A collector and history buff named Richard “Dana” Moore had been perusing through Goodwill’s online thrift store in 2022 when he spotted a small piece of […] More
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Intact Roman Eggs Were Uncovered By Archaeologists After Spending 1,700 Years In A Waterlogged Pit
In central England, excavations were conducted at an ancient Roman settlement called Berryfields between 2007 and 2016. Archaeologists found four chicken eggs that had remained sheltered in a waterlogged pit for 1,700 years. Some of them had cracked open by accident. The archaeological site was located along a Roman road known as Akeman Street. A […] More
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A 35-Year-Old Paraplegic Athlete Became The First Person To Use A Self-Balancing Exoskeleton To Walk In The Torch Relay Before The Olympics
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, a 35-year-old paraplegic athlete named Kevin Piette carried the Olympic torch while wearing an exoskeleton developed by the French engineering company Wandercraft. He was the first user of a self-balancing exoskeleton to walk in the torch relay before the Olympics. After a car accident that occurred 11 years ago, Piette […] More
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Prince William’s Salary Was Made Public, Revealing He Made Over $30 Million During His First Full Year Under His New Title, Duke Of Cornwall
As the prince of Wales, William makes a lot of money, which is to be expected, of course. We expect nothing less from a royal. But a few days ago, Prince William’s salary was made public, and it got the internet buzzing. The Duchy of Cornwall published its Integrated Annual Report on July 24, revealing […] More
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A 3,500-Year-Old Ancient Clay Tablet Inscribed With A Furniture Shopping Receipt Was Unearthed By Archaeologists In Turkey
At the archaeological site of Alalakh in what is now known as the Hatay Province of Turkey, an ancient tablet with a furniture shopping receipt written on it was unearthed during excavations, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The city of Alalakh thrived in the 2nd millennium B.C. It served as the capital […] More
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There Are Five Types Of Food Astraunauts Can’t Eat While In Orbit To Prevent Them From Getting Sick In Space
In 1961, the first person was sent into space by the Soviets during the space race, a period of competition between two Cold War rivals, the United States and the Soviet Union, over who could conquer space exploration first. The first person to travel to space, Yuri Gagarin, slurped down two servings of pureed beef […] More
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A Multicolored Marble Mosaic Floor Was Discovered In The Ancient Sunken Roman City Of Baiae
Deep down in the ancient sunken Roman city of Baiae, a multicolored marble mosaic floor was uncovered. According to the Archaeological Park of the Phlegraean Fields, experts were working on restoring the find. The piece once served as the floor of a reception room in a Roman villa, which is a type of house that […] More
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Yale Researchers Discovered A Promising New Technique For Killing Cancer In A Range Of Tumor Types
Most of us know someone — a family member, friend, acquaintance, or coworker — who has faced the formidable foe of cancer. Cancer is a word that evokes fear and uncertainty, especially since there is no cure for the disease. Many people who are treated for cancer still die from it. Cancer is so difficult […] More
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Two Boys Are Being Called Heroes After Launching A School Club Aimed At Providing Food For The Homeless In Their Community
These Two Boys Are Being Called Heroes Two young boys have been deemed heroes of their community after launching a school club aimed at providing food for the homeless in the downtown San Jose area. And This Is Why 16-year-old Ayaan Vaswani and 17-year-old Josh Isaac are students at an all-boys private school named Bellarmine […] More
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This Teacher Has Officially Been To 193 Countries, Meaning She Has Visited Every Nation On Earth
A second-grade teacher in San Jose, California, named Lucy Hsu has entered an exclusive club of humans who have visited every nation on Earth. After stepping foot in Syria in May 2023, she has officially been to 193 countries. Hsu explained that most travel clubs and groups recognize the number 193 because that is how […] More