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Scotland May Have Had a Western King–A Forgotten Medieval Island Castle Tells a Story

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Scotland medieval island castle may reveal a forgotten western king

For nearly three centuries, a cluster of islands off Scotland’s west coast was home to ...

by Michael Thompson

Emergency Butterfly Wing Transplant Is a Success Watched by Millions on Social Media

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Butterfly wing transplant success after emergency surgery watched by millions on social media

When a Deer Park resident brought a fragile monarch butterfly into a Long Island nature ...

by Michael Thompson

Man Who Made History in ‘Blinking Guy’ Meme Using His Fame to ‘Pay it Forward’

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Blinking guy meme star uses fame to pay it forward

Drew Scanlon never set out to become an internet landmark. One quick, puzzled blink during ...

by Michael Thompson

Over 600 North Korean Refugees Can Tell Their Stories After Public Speaking Classes from US Charity

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North Korean refugees: over 600 tell their stories after US charity public speaking classes

In the heart of Seoul, a US-founded nonprofit is helping former North Korean citizens find ...

by Michael Thompson

UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Reserves That Protect 5% of the World’s Land

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UNESCO adds area the size of Bolivia to reserves protecting 5% of world land

UNESCO has expanded its network of biosphere reserves, adding a swath of protected landscapes roughly ...

by Michael Thompson

NASA Laser Sends Terabits from Beyond Mars in Huge Success for Deep-Space Communications Test

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NASA laser sends terabits from beyond Mars in deep-space communications test breakthrough

NASA has just demonstrated a major leap in space communications: a laser link that downlinked ...

by Michael Thompson

Man’s Best Friend Recognized as Dog of the Year For Saving Him from a Bear Attack

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Dog of the year saves man from bear attack

A routine walk near Cochrane, Alberta, turned into a moment that proved why people still ...

by Michael Thompson

Britain’s Oldest Working Brick Windmill Still Spinning After 250 Years–Grinding Grain Into Flour

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UK’s oldest working brick windmill still grinding grain into flour after 250 years

In the center of a suburban roundabout in Holgate, a neighborhood of York, an 18th-century ...

by Michael Thompson

Thousands–Including Many Visitors–Volunteer in Taiwan to Help Flood Victims Following Typhoon

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Taiwan volunteers flock to help flood victims after typhoon

When Typhoon Ragasa slammed into Taiwan this week, it left more than swollen rivers and ...

by Michael Thompson

Americans Take Home the Nation’s First Gold Medal in the ‘Cheesemonger Olympics’

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Americans win first gold at cheesemonger Olympics

A Philadelphia cheesemonger who built a following on social media has just taken home a ...

by Michael Thompson

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