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This List of America’s “Most Endangered Historic Places” Is Helping to Save Them

Culture / 7 min. read

Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has generated a list of the “most endangered historic places” in the United States, and the 2023 iteration, containing 11 culturally significant spots, is out. From the Chinatown districts in both Seattle and Philadelphia to a gas station in Arizona that dates back to 1929, these sites […]

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“Historic Masterpiece”: Floral Embroidery Made for Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Gown to Be Sold at Auction (Photos)

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Floral embroidery made for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation gown, the dress she wore during her crowning in 1953, will be offered this month at an auction. The framed, multicolored needle and thread embroidery sample is estimated to sell for upward of $2,400 at Hansons Auctioneers’ Monarchs and Majesty Auction on May 16 — 10 days

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These Adorable Stuffed Animals Are Helping Save Real Elephants, Teaching Kids About Conservation

Culture, Environment / 2 min. read

Sponsored by The Elephant Project They’re soft, fuzzy, and adorable, the kind of stuffed animals any child could instantly fall in love with. But Kiki and Tembo, a duo of dolls sold by The Elephant Project, are much more than just cuddly bedtime companions: They represent one woman’s quest to protect elephants around the world.

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Archeologists Discover Roman Fortlet Dating Back to A.D. 142 Near a Scottish Elementary School

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The stone base of a Roman fortlet dating back to A.D. 142 has been discovered in Scotland. Once used to defend the Antonine Wall, a barrier around 37 miles long that marked the northwestern tip of the Roman Empire, the fortlet was likely made up of two small wooden buildings on a stone base and

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An “Extraordinary” 2,000-Year-Old Roman Statue Is Found at a Goodwill in Texas

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What’s the most unique item you’ve spotted at a thrift shop? Laura Young has a find that’s hard to top. Young, a savvy antique dealer and business owner from Texas, was browsing a Goodwill in Austin in 2018 when she found a 2,000-year-old Roman bust that once belonged to King Ludwig I of Bavaria. According

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Hugh Jackman, Selena Gomez, and More: 10 Celebs Using Their Platforms for a Purpose With These Eco-Conscious Brands

Culture, Environment / 7 min. read

April is Earth Month: an annual reminder for humanity to be more eco-conscious with our everyday actions, including the products we use and the small decisions that have a big impact on our planet. To close out the month, we’re sharing a roundup of sustainable brands founded by celebrities who are using their influence for

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Three Boys Discover a Nearly 1,000-Year-Old Native American Canoe in Lake: Watch the Excavation

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In June 2021, after a day of boating on North Carolina’s Lake Waccamaw, three 13-year-old boys were playing in the water when they stumbled upon what would prove to be a nearly 1,000-year-old Native American canoe. Almost two years later, the canoe was finally excavated from the lake, and following preservation of the artifact, it

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What Do the Happiest People in the US Have in Common? New Poll Sheds Light on Shared Values, Attributes

Culture / 3 min. read

In 2021, The Wall Street Journal announced a polling partnership with the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago “to conduct surveys on cultural and social issues of importance.” The latest data to come out of that collaboration was gathered in March, and it offers some fascinating insight into how the happiest people

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Meet Officer Percy: Adorable Rescued Bunny Joins California Police Department to Offer Emotional Support, Reduce Stress

Culture / 3 min. read

Move aside Turner & Hooch, it’s rabbit season. While it may sound like a storyline out of a Looney Tunes episode, a rescued rabbit has joined a police force in California, becoming an unofficial officer. Meet Percy: a ginger and white-colored bunny who might just be the cutest cop you’ll ever see — he even

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Lonely Widowed Geese Get Matched Up and “Haven’t Left Each Other’s Side Since”

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Geese are among the animal species that mate for life in the wild. But what happens when one bird is left without its partner? That recently happened to Blossom, a goose at Iowa’s Riverside Cemetery whose mate Bud died last August. General manager Dorie Tammen said Blossom’s behavior changed after the loss. The widowed goose

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