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A 13-year-old crawled into a Tennessee cave and found a hidden lake
In 1905, a 13-year-old boy stumbled upon America’s largest underground lake in Craighead Caverns, Tennessee. This expansive chamber, referred to as the Lost Sea, showcases traces of Indigenous habitation and mining activities from the Civil War. Nowadays, visitors have the opportunity to navigate the vast cavern and embark on a captivating boat ride over the…
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Hawaiʻi’s eucalyptus forests could help build the islands’ future
Hawaii’s heavy reliance on imported building lumber may soon change, thanks to promising research into local eucalyptus. Scientists are evaluating the strength and durability of this homegrown resource to establish engineering design values necessary for structural uses. By successfully validating these traits, this initiative aims to lessen dependence on foreign materials and invigorate local industries,…
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Tennessee sisters sold 122-acre homestead for $4,750 but kept living there
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How a holiday in Alaska led Mahala Dickerson to claim 160 acres and become its first Black lawyer
Mahala Ashley Dickerson broke several barriers during her six-decade legal career. Born in Alabama in 1912, she became the state’s first Black female lawyer in 1948 before moving to Alaska. In 1958, she became Alaska’s first Black homesteader and later its first Black lawyer. Her career included major discrimination cases, legal honours and an autobiography.
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Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “The higher we soar, the smaller we…”
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Mississippi’s termite swarms are here: A single treatment can cost up to $1,750
Termite swarms in Mississippi signal developing colonies that require prompt homeowner attention and professional inspection. Eastern subterranean termites swarm from winter into early summer, while Formosan termites appear later. Spotting swarmers indoors strongly indicates an active infestation needing immediate professional treatment. Preventive measures and early intervention significantly reduce costly structural damage from termites. Homeowners should…
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In 1898, 17 years after surviving the O.K. Corral gunfight, Virgil Earp claimed 160 acres in Arizona; two years later, he earned title to the land
Virgil Earp, known for surviving the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight, embraced a new beginning as a homesteader in Arizona. Claiming 160 acres near Prescott through the federal homesteading process, his prior service in the Civil War lessened his residency obligation to just two years. By 1900, he secured his property title, stepping into a life…
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‘If I leave, I lose everything’: Indian student seeks discharge to avoid deportation after supermarket fraud conviction
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Meet Jamie Bell, 18-year-old London teen who started selling old Lego at 13 and generated over…
Eighteen-year-old Jamie Bell has remarkably transformed his Lego reselling passion into JTB Collectables, a burgeoning enterprise generating upwards of four hundred thousand dollars annually. Specializing in bulk Lego lots and sought-after minifigures, he appeals to other collectors. As he prepares for university, Jamie aims to grow his business further, securing his financial footing and building…
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Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that…”