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In honor of Marine Cpl. Michael R. Speer.
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Marine Cpl. Michael R. SpeerDied April 9, 2004 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 24, of Davenport, Iowa; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; killed April 9 by hostile fire in Anbar province, Iraq. KINGSPORT, Tenn. — A Marine from Kingsport…
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In honor of Marine Sgt. Byron W. Norwood
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Died November 13, 2004 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 25, of Pflugerville, Texas; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; killed Nov. 13 by enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq. Fallen Marine’s parents honored during State of the Union speech…
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An astonishing revelation emerged from the depths of time: a shoe print fossil, hailing from a staggering 500 million years ago, has left scientists grappling with the implications for human history.
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Unearthed from the rugged slate terrain of Utah, this enigmatic imprint sent shockwaves through both the local community and the scientific realm. In 1968, William J. Meister, an intrepid trilobite collector, stumbled upon this extraordinary discovery nestled within a slate block rich with fossilized trilobites. What he found was nothing…
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In 1985, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery in Karakol village, Russia, when they unearthed a 5,000-year-old burial containing a fascinating artistic feature.
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The stone slabs used as the walls of the burial site were adorned with a series of polychrome rock paintings, rendered in three distinct colors—white, red, and black. This marked the first known instance of polychrome rock art in Siberia, providing a rare glimpse into the artistic expression and symbolic…
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Wyatt Earp, the famous lawman known for his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, had a quieter chapter in his life when he moved to Nome, Alaska, in the late 1880s.
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Together with his wife, Josephine, Earp owned the Second Class Saloon from 1887 to 1901. This establishment was one of many businesses in the bustling gold rush town, catering to the miners, prospectors, and adventurers who flooded into the region during the Gold Rush era. Earp’s saloon became a central…
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This is Caesar, an enslaved man from New York.
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He was the last slave to be “manumitted” (freed by his master) in the State of New York, when all forms of slavery were outlawed there in 1841. He had outlived at least three or four generations of his “masters”, the Nicholls family, and when they allowed him to retire…
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Silver amulet unearthed in Frankfurt grave Is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps
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Archaeologists have uncovered a groundbreaking artifact in a 3rd-century Roman grave near Frankfurt, Germany, which provides the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The artifact, a silver amulet known as the “Frankfurt Silver Inscription,” dates back to approximately 230-270 CE and predates previously known Christian artifacts from…
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On this day in 1969, a hero’s family receives the Medal of Honor on his behalf.
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Father Vincent Capodanno was a Navy chaplain who made the ultimate sacrifice as he ministered to his Marines in Vietnam. Father Capodanno was declared a “Servant of God” by the Catholic Church in 2006, and he is being considered for sainthood. Capodanno was no ordinary military chaplain. In fact, he…
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WONDERFUL INVENTION ⚒️
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This revolutionary breakthrough transforms rainwater into a solid resource using potassium acrylate, a biodegradable polymer. Developed by Mexican engineer Sergio Jesus Rico Velasco, this powdered polymer turns into a gel when hydrated with rainwater, capable of retaining up to 210 times its weight in water for 41 days. This innovative…
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Fred Dibnah was a beloved British steeplejack, mechanical engineer, and television personality who captured the hearts of many with his authentic character and hands-on approach to the past.
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He was known for his expertise in restoring historic industrial machinery and his iconic work with steam engines. His passion for preserving traditional skills and knowledge, especially those related to Britain’s industrial heritage, made him a cherished figure. Dibnah’s charm lay not only in his technical skills but also in…