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Ancient Maya cities used a vivid red pigment in temples and burials; a new study finds the mineral left toxic mercury in lakes for centuries and damaged aquatic life across multiple levels of the food chain
Red pigment used in Rosalila Temple. Image Source: WikiMedia Commons There were many practices done back in the day that…
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In the 1830s, Americans bought tomato ketchup as medicine after a physician claimed tomatoes could treat indigestion and diarrhoea; pills made from tomato extract were sold across the country before the craze collapsed.
AI representation of Dr cook making medicine from tomatoes Let’s be honest, everyone knows someone who puts ketchup on absolutely…
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Massachusetts neighbours spent years complaining about sand, dust and noise from an adjoining mine; in August 2026, a jury awarded the couple $530,000 after finding the operators liable for property impacts
A Massachusetts couple who spent years dealing with dust, noise and vibrations from a neighbouring sand mining operation have won…
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Meet Donovan Atkinson, the 5-year-old who turned cucumbers from his family’s garden into a pickle business and sold more than 500 jars from his roadside stand | World News
A roadside stand selling homemade pickles is not the usual sight associated with a five-year-old. Yet Donovan Atkinson, a young…
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She began with a fundraiser to feed just 25 schoolchildren; today, Kenyan entrepreneur Wawira Njiru employs 6,000 people, and her organisation serves 730,000 children every day
Wawira Njiru became an inspiration for many children (Courtesy: Instagram/ @food4education) William Wordsworth wrote, “That best portion of a good…
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The great White mix-up: Did Trump offer White House job to the wrong Dana White?
The wrong Dana? Trump offers UFC chief White House job, internet spots possible mix-up Did US President Donald Trump mistake…
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A Florida man sold his Georgia home, put the proceeds in a joint account and used the money to build a house with his wife; after she filed for divorce, an appeals court ruled the down payment was marital property
Representative Image (AI-generated) Money earned or acquired before marriage may remain separate property, but putting it into a joint account…
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Bird and bat droppings reveal 87 rice pest species in their diets, with DNA analysis uncovering 2,276 feeding interactions across 34 predator species in West African rice fields |
Rice is a staple food for nearly half of the world’s population. A study tested the droppings of 502 birds…
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Canadian contractor billed a woman $778 for visiting her summer cabin to quote a propane fridge installation; tribunal dismissed his claim after she refused to pay | World News
Vernon contractor Aslan Electrical, Plumbing, Gasfitting, Refrigeration and Sheetmetal Services, billed a customer $778 for a site visit meant to…
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An elderly man fell while carrying breakfast and severed an artery; two Queensland carpenters used a dress and adhesive tape to save his life, leaving his wife overwhelmed with gratitude | World News
An ordinary morning in Gracemere, Queensland, turned into a life-threatening emergency when 93-year-old Ian Barton suffered a severe wrist injury…
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