Dorset Polar Bear Effigies
The Dorset people were a mysterious group of hunter-gathers that roamed the Canadian Arctic between 500 BC and AD 1000. Named after Cape Dorset, where their artifacts were first discovered,...
Interesting Facts
Athena Parthenos
In 438 BC, Athenian statesman Pericles commissioned master sculptor Pheidias to build the Athena Parthenos in honour of the city’s patron deity. At 11.5 meters (37.7 ft) tall, the statue...
Giant Turtle Found on Spanish Beach
A two-metre-long turtle has reportedly washed onto a beach in Calella, near Barcelona on the northeast coast of Spain. The apparently dead leatherback turtle, which reportedly weighs 700kg, was filmed being removed from the beach...
Super-strong Mortar
The Great Wall of China is one of the oldest, largest, and most celebrated achievements of human ingenuity. The archaeological survey found that the entire wall is 8 852 km and...
Big Ben taking some time out.
The chimes of Big Ben will rarely be heard during the next four years. It is not for the first time the iconic landmark has required maintenance. In 1958 Big...
New RBS £10 note featuring Scottish astronomer Mary Somerville to be released in October
The Royal Bank of Scotland’s brand new polymer £10 note featuring pioneering Scottish scientist Mary Somerville is to be issued on 4 October. The note will have the secure features put in...
The Revolution in American Breakfast
Today, the typical American grocery store might devote an entire aisle to breakfast cereal, but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, boxed cereals were an invention of the 20th...
Beautiful Homes Solving the Problems of Modern Design
Spanish designer Fran Silvestre is making some of the best houses in the world by not giving up on simplicity. Silvestre and Alfaro Hofmann have pioneered a holistic approach to...
Sages were teachers in India
The education in India has a rich and interesting history. It is believed that in the ancient days, the education was imparted orally by the sages and the scholars and...
The Sculptor Wants to Turn Your House Into a Clock
Rick Hale makes art out of large-scale wooden daisy wheels, worm gears, grasshopper escapements, and more. Rick Hale is a self-taught clockmaker based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, building phenomenal large-scale clocks...
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Chicago Industrial Properties’ 21st annual Chicagoland Supply Chain, Distribution and Logistics Summit, Lombard, IL
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“The driving force throughout my career is to return to people through music that which was gifted to me”: Dr. Scott Woodard
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Moldova Business Forum II in Chisinau, Moldova
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I love creating simple, pieced, country quilts that are easy and fun to live with
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Fitlife Foods offers a solution to a common problem: how to eat well while leading a full, busy life
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Bisnow Twin Cities Construction and Development conference in Minneapolis, MN
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‘Climbing is my first love’: Catherine Destivelle, one of the unique alpinists of our time
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Raising kind kids: using one-liners makes parenting a bit easier
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The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago carefully preserves the Hellenic legacy
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Enjoying the spectacular fall foliage season
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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Anjolie Ela Menon Reflects on Identity, Spirituality, and Gender
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USA Towns of Incredible Christmas Celebrations
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A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, is trapped in a vortex and rotates 15 degrees per day
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You wish to start a successful blog? Great idea!
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Spend time with positive people for your health and happiness
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Have faith in Love, whichlights your life
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“All I want to do is have a stable job so that when my parents need my help, I can do it.”
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Making our home merry and bright for Christmas
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Kindness proves beneficial for our overall wellbeing