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Parachute Drop Near Arnhem Marks 80th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden
Eighty years after the daring but ultimately unsuccessful Operation Market Garden of World War II, paratroopers from eight NATO nations participated in a commemorative jump over the Netherlands. The event, held near Ede on Ginkel Heath, saw 700 modern paratroopers retracing the path of Allied soldiers who landed there in
Smartphones in Schools: A Distraction, Not a Learning Tool
As the new school year begins, many schools are reinforcing policies that limit or ban smartphones in the classroom, sparking debate among parents. While some parents worry about staying connected with their children during emergencies, research suggests that keeping smartphones out of schools entirely might be the best approach for
New Photos Reveal Accelerated Decay of Titanic Wreck, Unearth Hidden Artefact
Recent photos from a summer expedition to the Titanic wreck have revealed significant decay of the legendary passenger liner, including the collapse of a 15-foot-long section of railing from the ship’s upper deck. The expedition, conducted by RMS Titanic Inc., the American company with salvage rights to the site, documented
Freedom Is To Be Present in the Moment
The Duality of Human Experience People experience life in two different ways: through our thoughts and through our direct experience of the present moment. True freedom arises when we live with reduced thinking, allowing our experience of the present moment to dominate. The balance between thought and presence is essential
Miss Kansas Calls Out Her Abuser During Pageant, Wins Crown
In a stunning and courageous moment during the Miss Kansas pageant, Alexis Smith publicly called out her domestic abuser, who was present in the audience. Smith, who represented Butler County, took the stage with a powerful message about overcoming abuse, ultimately winning the competition held in June 2024. “Some of
World Population Projected to Peak at 10.3 Billion in 2080s, UN Report Says
The global population is projected to reach an estimated 10.3 billion people by the mid-2080s, according to a new report from the United Nations. This is a significant increase from the current population of 8.2 billion. The report highlighted several key trends, including a revised projection for the end of
Riches From Aruba: Old Papiamento
Today in our Culture and History section, we bring you some more words from our old Papiamento. How many of them do you recognize? Perhaps you can use them and thus keep them alive in our culture. Angelus A prayer said in the morning at 6 o’clock, noon at 12
Meet Margareth Abraham: A Young Hero from Curaçao Who Sacrificed Herself to Save Others
In the annals of history, there are tales of courage that transcend time, stories that echo through generations, inspiring awe and admiration. One such story is that of Margareth Abraham, a young hero from Curaçao whose selfless actions aboard ALM Flight 980 in 1970 remain etched in the collective memory
Ancient Etchings Found Alongside Dinosaur Tracks Hint at Early Human Interaction with Prehistoric Past
According to a recent study, prehistoric humans in Brazil left their mark on history, literally, by carving drawings next to dinosaur footprints millions of years later. The discovery was made at the Serrote do Letreiro site in Paraíba, Brazil. Researchers first noticed etchings, called petroglyphs by archaeologists, in 1975. However,
Twins Die On The Same Day, In The Same Manner
In early 2002, an extraordinary and tragic event unfolded in Raahe, Finland, involving a pair of 70-year-old twins. Both men met their demise on the very same day, under remarkably similar circumstances. What makes this occurrence particularly uncanny is that they perished in identical accidents: both were struck and killed
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