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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Treasures: Silver Pennies from Norman Times

Imagine stumbling upon a pile of old silver coins. That's exactly what happened to a group of metal detectorists in southwestern England. They found 2, 584 silver pennies, dating back to the time of the Norman Conquest! This discovery, worth £4. 3 million ($5. 6 million), has become the most valuabl

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Oct 26 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Today: A Roller Coaster Ride!

Bitcoin, the OG cryptocurrency, is still the market leader with a whopping $1. 1 trillion market cap. It's known for its wild price swings, just like the ones we saw today with a 0. 79% increase. So, what's the deal with Bitcoin's price? It's not just about the economy or big companies accepting it—

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

DNA Evidence Adds Weight to Norse Saga

Imagine a time when historical tales were passed down through generations, often written down long after the events occurred. This is the case with many Norse and Icelandic sagas, including the Sverris Saga. This saga describes the tumultuous reign of King Sverre Sigurdsson in the 12th century, fill

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

King Charles Urges Commonwealth to Face Its Past

King Charles recently spoke up at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, pushing the organization to confront its troubling history. He acknowledged the ongoing pain from the past, emphasizing the need to learn from history to build a better future. Charles highlighted the importance of choosing unity ov

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Revival: A Second Chance for Antares

Ever heard of the Antares rocket? It's not as famous as some others, but it has an interesting past. Ten years ago, an Antares rocket crashed just seconds after liftoff in Virginia. The blast was so strong, it shook the ground. Now, companies like Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace are working o

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Oct 25 2024CELEBRITIES

Kamala Harris' Love Life: Before and After Politics

Before Kamala Harris became a prominent figure in politics, she had a love life like anyone else. At 60, she’s married to Douglas Emhoff, but let's look back at her dating history. Back in the 1990s, when Kamala was 29 and a budding lawyer, she dated San Francisco mayor Willie Brown, who was 60 at

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

Breast Cancer: Why Early Detection Matters

Did you know breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women? The American Cancer Society shares that by the time a woman turns 50, there's a chance one in 50 might have developed invasive breast cancer. This is why regular screening is so important. Mayo Clinic advises that wo

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Oct 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Mysterious Rumors: Is Barrio Logan's Las Cuatro Milpas Really Closing After 91 Years?

San Diegans were buzzing on social media after a blog post claimed that Las Cuatro Milpas, an old-fashioned Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, was shutting down after 91 years. The rumor even suggested the building was sold to a nearby church. But the restaurant quickly set the record straight on I

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

The Chilling Truth: A Game Show's Dark Secret

Imagine this: a popular dating game show in the 60s and 70s, where hopeful bachelorettes chose their dream date from three mystery men. This was the scenario for a terrifying crime hidden in plain sight. Rodney Alcala, a contestant in 1978, had already done horrifying things. He was a photographer w

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Indigenous Senator’s Strong Message to King Charles: Demanding Land and Recognition

In Canberra, Australia, King Charles III recently visited Parliament House to meet leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. During his speech, the King acknowledged Australia’s First Nations people, highlighting their rich history on the land before British settlers arrived over 230 years

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