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Notre Dame Fire Restoration Project Uncovers Ancient Medieval Tombs

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Nearly three years after the devastating fire at Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, reconstruction efforts have led to some extraordinary discoveries. As the restoration team was checking the stability of the ground before installing new scaffolding this past March, they stumbled upon several ancient tombs and a lead sarcophagus that likely date back to the 14th […]

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Introducing Bruno: “Thomas & Friends” Franchise’s First Autistic Character

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There will be a new face in the Thomas & Friends crew — and it’s exactly the kind of representation children’s television needs. On the September 12 premiere of All Engines Go, Bruno will make his debut as the  “joyful, pun-making” brake car that feels things a little differently than the rest of his friends.

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Bruno the new Thomas the Train character; a red animated train on tracks

Cooperation Among Strangers in the US Has Increased Since 1950s, Study Finds

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Although American society is widely recognized for its independence and individualism, research shows that cooperation among strangers in the United States has gradually grown since the 1950s.  A group of researchers conducted an analysis of stranger cooperation that was observed over the course of six decades, from 1956 to 2017. During that time period, more

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An aerial view of people sunbathing in the park, some on the cement and the others on the grass

Historic Phantom Ranch at Base of the Grand Canyon Turns 100 This Year

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Hike down the 7.5-mile South Kaibab Trail to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, or raft there via the Colorado River, and you’ll be met with an oasis of sorts: a unique resort called the Phantom Ranch. This year, the national park’s historic accommodations turn 100 years old.  “The Ranch is a veritable pastoral gem

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All-Black Female Crew Makes Historic Flight in Honor of Trailblazing Pilot Bessie Coleman

Culture, Humanity / 2 min. read

In 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license. And now, over 100 years later, American Airlines has honored her achievement with a historic flight from Dallas, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, run by an all-Black, all-female crew.  Aboard the flight was Coleman’s great-niece, Gigi Coleman, president of the Bessie Coleman

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Abu Dhabi: The Hottest Cycling City on Earth and How It Earned Its Title

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Looking for a cycling experience unlike anywhere else on Earth? Abu Dhabi may be the spot for you.  Last year, the capital of the United Arab Emirates became the first city in the Middle East and Asia to be designated as an official “Bike City” by the sport’s governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale, CNN

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Deaf-Owned Restaurants Are Growing in Popularity Around the World: “We Want to Build a Community”

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The eatery 1000&1 Signes is known for more than its delectable, authentic Moroccan cuisine — it’s also Paris’ first deaf-owned restaurant. Since opening his doors in 2001, owner Sid Nouar has served delicious dishes and a sense of community that deaf Parisians had long yearned for. Nouar and others like him have also inspired others

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Friends eating burgers and fries and have fun in outdoor restaurant

London Museum, Oxford University to Return Looted Artifacts From 1897 Back to Nigerian Government

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In 1897, British forces looted thousands of artifacts during a raid on Benin City, Nigeria. Over a century later, some of those treasures, known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, will finally be returned to their rightful owners.  The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London will transfer ownership of 72 objects, including brass plaques, ceremonial ivory,

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After Cincinnati Zoo’s Global Contest, Fiona the Hippo’s Baby Brother Has a Name

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A (very big) bundle of joy was delivered at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on August 3. And now, after a worldwide internet poll, the bouncing baby hippo has officially been named: say hello to Fritz.    The impossibly cute hippopotamus calf joins his mother Bibi, dad Tucker, and sister Fiona, who had a dramatic

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Baby hippo fritz stands by his mother with his mouth open wide at the Cincinnati Zoo
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