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Stone Tablet Engraved With Ten Commandments Sells For $5 Million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced.
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Dalit Groom In UP Forced Off Horse, Stones Thrown At Baraat, 5 Arrested
A Dalit groom was forced off the horse and stones were thrown athis wedding processionit was passing through a so-called upper-caste neighbourhood in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district last week.
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What Is Tonsil Stone: All You Need To Know About Tonsillotiths
Tonsilloliths: Understanding their causes, symptoms, and preventive measures is essential for maintaining optimal oral and throat health.
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Parliament Winter Session Highlights: "Our Constitutional Amendments Not Done To Further Grip On Power," Says PM
Parliament Winter Session Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday trained guns at the Nehru-Gandhi family of the Congress, saying they left no stone unturned to strike blows to the Constitution.
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India Welcomes Season's First South African Stone Fruits - A Taste Of Perfection
This season's arrival marks a continued effort to strengthen the bond between South African growers and Indian consumers.
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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15 Stone Age Skulls Found in Italy’s Neolithic Village, Unveiling Ancient Rituals
A recent discovery of 15 Neolithic skulls in the Masseria Candelaro site in Italy offers new insights into ancient rituals. The skulls, dating back to 5618-5335 B.C., suggest they were part of a unique ancestor practice. Found inside a structure, the skulls show no signs of violence, hinting that they were handled over generations in symbolic ritua...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Rare First Edition Harry Potter Book Auctioned For 36,000 Pounds
Nearly 30 years after being bought for just 10 pounds, a rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for 36,000 pounds at an auction on Wednesday.
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Sambhal Violence: Protesters To Pay For Damage To Property
The Uttar Pradesh government will make protesters involved in the Sambhal violence pay for damage to public property while posters of "stone pelters" will be displayed at public places.
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Mystery Behind Neanderthals’ Usage of Tar Might Have Been Solved With the Discovery of a Hearth
A fire pit from 60,000 years ago has revealed the innovative techniques Neanderthals used to produce tar. Scientists determined that tar, derived from rockrose (Cistus ladanifer), was created in a layered fire pit designed specifically for this purpose. The tar was used to bind stone tools to wooden shafts, demonstrating resourceful adaptation to a...
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Neolithic Stone Circles Discovered in England Could Solve the Stonehenge Mystery: Report
Two Neolithic stone circles were recently discovered on Dartmoor, England. Alan Endacott, archaeologist, suggests these sites, one named Metheral and the other Irishman’s Wall, were part of a 5-mile ceremonial arc from 5,000 years ago. The findings highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of Dartmoor's uplands in prehistoric times. Simil...
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Ellen DeGeneres And Partner Portia de Rossi Leave US After Trump's Win: Report
After Trump's win, Ellen and Portia put their Montecito mansion up for sale and plan to list another California property.
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Concludes Sulphur Study in Gediz Vallis; Mars Journey Continues
NASA’s Curiosity rover has completed its study of Mars’ Gediz Vallis channel, capturing key images of the sulphur deposits discovered within. The rover's next mission will explore a unique geological formation called the Boxwork. Located in the foothills of Mount Sharp, Gediz Vallis is important for understanding the transition from Mars’ wet...
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14-Year-Old Boy In US Pleads Guilty To Beating, Sexually Assaulting 91-Year-Old Woman
A 14-year-old boy in the United States has pleaded guilty to breaking into a 91-year-old woman's home and sexually assaulting her at night.
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Stone Tablet Engraved With Ten Commandments Sells For $5 Million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced.
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Dalit Groom In UP Forced Off Horse, Stones Thrown At Baraat, 5 Arrested
A Dalit groom was forced off the horse and stones were thrown athis wedding processionit was passing through a so-called upper-caste neighbourhood in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district last week.
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What Is Tonsil Stone: All You Need To Know About Tonsillotiths
Tonsilloliths: Understanding their causes, symptoms, and preventive measures is essential for maintaining optimal oral and throat health.
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Parliament Winter Session Highlights: "Our Constitutional Amendments Not Done To Further Grip On Power," Says PM
Parliament Winter Session Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday trained guns at the Nehru-Gandhi family of the Congress, saying they left no stone unturned to strike blows to the Constitution.
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India Welcomes Season's First South African Stone Fruits - A Taste Of Perfection
This season's arrival marks a continued effort to strengthen the bond between South African growers and Indian consumers.
-
Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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15 Stone Age Skulls Found in Italy’s Neolithic Village, Unveiling Ancient Rituals
A recent discovery of 15 Neolithic skulls in the Masseria Candelaro site in Italy offers new insights into ancient rituals. The skulls, dating back to 5618-5335 B.C., suggest they were part of a unique ancestor practice. Found inside a structure, the skulls show no signs of violence, hinting that they were handled over generations in symbolic ritua...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Rare First Edition Harry Potter Book Auctioned For 36,000 Pounds
Nearly 30 years after being bought for just 10 pounds, a rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for 36,000 pounds at an auction on Wednesday.
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Sambhal Violence: Protesters To Pay For Damage To Property
The Uttar Pradesh government will make protesters involved in the Sambhal violence pay for damage to public property while posters of "stone pelters" will be displayed at public places.
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Mystery Behind Neanderthals’ Usage of Tar Might Have Been Solved With the Discovery of a Hearth
A fire pit from 60,000 years ago has revealed the innovative techniques Neanderthals used to produce tar. Scientists determined that tar, derived from rockrose (Cistus ladanifer), was created in a layered fire pit designed specifically for this purpose. The tar was used to bind stone tools to wooden shafts, demonstrating resourceful adaptation to a...
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Neolithic Stone Circles Discovered in England Could Solve the Stonehenge Mystery: Report
Two Neolithic stone circles were recently discovered on Dartmoor, England. Alan Endacott, archaeologist, suggests these sites, one named Metheral and the other Irishman’s Wall, were part of a 5-mile ceremonial arc from 5,000 years ago. The findings highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of Dartmoor's uplands in prehistoric times. Simil...
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Ellen DeGeneres And Partner Portia de Rossi Leave US After Trump's Win: Report
After Trump's win, Ellen and Portia put their Montecito mansion up for sale and plan to list another California property.
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Concludes Sulphur Study in Gediz Vallis; Mars Journey Continues
NASA’s Curiosity rover has completed its study of Mars’ Gediz Vallis channel, capturing key images of the sulphur deposits discovered within. The rover's next mission will explore a unique geological formation called the Boxwork. Located in the foothills of Mount Sharp, Gediz Vallis is important for understanding the transition from Mars’ wet...
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14-Year-Old Boy In US Pleads Guilty To Beating, Sexually Assaulting 91-Year-Old Woman
A 14-year-old boy in the United States has pleaded guilty to breaking into a 91-year-old woman's home and sexually assaulting her at night.
