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Lasers Reveal Sites Used For The Oldest Known Star Calendars In The America
A recent research reveals that 3,100 years ago, Olmec and Maya people living on the Gulf Coast of Mexico constructed star-aligned ceremonial sites to keep track of crucial days of a 260-day calendar. The lasers reveal sites used for the oldest star calendars in the America.
M3GAN Gets Near Perfect Score On Rotten Tomatoes For Its First Review
The reviews are in, and M3GAN is a big hit. M3GAN gets near perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes for its first review. It's currently at 98% fresh, and most critics agree that the horror movie is a lot of fun to watch, even though it has a lot of camp along with its creepiness.
Vladimir Putin Sent A Frigate With The Country Newest Hypersonic Zircon Missile To Show Strength
As tensions with the West grow over the situation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a frigate with the country newest hypersonic Zircon missile on a transoceanic cruise on Wednesday as a show of strength.
2023 Will Witness The Launch Of New Space Missions To The Moon, Jupiter, And A Metal World
Launch of new space missions during this year is shaping up to be phenomenal. In 2023, NASA plans to begin its journey to a metal planet, an asteroid sampler will return to Earth for the first time, a crew will be sent to the moon for the first time in history, and many new commercial rockets may make their debut.
Prince Harry Tells Anderson Cooper He Wants To Stay On The Spotlight
Prince Harry tells Anderson Cooper, who left the Royal Palace with his wife Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, explains why he doesn't want to stay out of the spotlight.
The First Aerial Footage Of Killer Whales Hunting And Killing Great White Sharks Is Terrifying
Incredible new footage from South Africa shows killer whales hunting and killing great white sharks. Researchers using a drone and a helicopter have captured the first-ever aerial footage of orcas killing great white sharks.
The House Adjourned Without Electing A Speaker As Kevin McCarthy Failed To Convice GOP Representatives
On a day with a lot of political drama, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy tried many times but failed to become Speaker of the US House of Representatives. On Tuesday evening, the house adjourned without electing a speaker, the first time this had happened since the first round of elections in 1923.
Celine Dion Snubbed By Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Singers List
Rolling Stone began the year 2023 with a list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. There are a lot of well-known artists on the list, from Rosala at number 200 to Aretha Franklin at number 1. Celine Dion snubbed by Rolling Stone 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list.
People Are Mourning Benedict XVI Body After His Death
Many people are mourning benedict xvi body in Rome. In St. Peter's Basilica on Monday, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body lay in state with his head resting on two red pillows as throngs of mourners paid their respects to the pontiff who surprised the world by resigning ten years ago.
Last Visible Comet During The Neanderthals Will Pass Earth In Early 2023
Early this year, comet will pass earth in early 2023 which was last seen while Neanderthals still inhabited the Earth. In its 50,000-year orbit around the sun, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will come within 26 million miles of Earth on February 1, 2023, making it visible in the night sky.
Stan Lee Documentary On Disney Will Come Out In 2023
In 2023, Disney will add the Stan Lee documentary to its streaming service, Disney Plus. In a post on Marvel.com, the company said that the news is being released today because he would have been 100 years old (Lee died in 2018 at the age of 95).
Arizona Residents Excited About Upcoming Monster Truck Season
Once the holiday season is out of the way, Arizona residents and fans of monster trucks from all across the country will start looking forward to the monster truck season as the annual Monster Jam comes to Phoenix in April.
New Year's Day Power Outage Strands Thousands At Manila Airport
New Year's Day power outage strands thousands at Manila airport as chaos erupted in the Philippines. Air traffic control at the country's biggest airport was temporarily affected by a severe power outage, which messed up nearly 300 flights and left tens of thousands of travelers stuck in the Southeast Asian hub.
The Startup Swytch Bike Can Transform Almost Any Bicycle Into An E-bike
According to an article by Bloomberg's Ira Boudway published on Wednesday, Swytch Bike, a startup headquartered in London, sells components that can transform bicycle into an e-bike.
Barbara Walters Dies At 93 - Pioneering TV Newscaster
Barbara Walters dies at 93, a pioneering TV newscaster and longtime anchor and correspondent for ABC News who broke the glass ceiling and became a major force in a field that was once dominated by men, died on Friday.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Warns Russian People That Putin Is Working To Destroy Them
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Russian people that Putin is working to destroy them and that their leader is bad for their country. Mr. Zelensky said that Vladimir Putin, who gave a New Year's speech while surrounded by people in uniform, was hiding behind his troops and not leading them.
Meet A Rainbow Fish In Addition To 146 New Species Discovered In 2022
A total of 146 new species discovered in 2022 including species of animals, plants, and fungi thanks to the efforts of scientists at the California Academy of Sciences and their peers throughout the world.
Researchers Develop A Reliable Blood Test To Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers have developed a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease that may replace invasive medical exams. It is possible now that the blood test will allow for quicker detection of the condition as well.
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"We Shouldn't Underestimate This Storm," Pierluisi Says As Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
"We shouldn't underestimate this storm," Pierluisi says as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico. At a briefing on Saturday, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned his country. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million people will experience power outages as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph and heavy rains approaches the island.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Forces Four Million People To Evacuate In Japan
This morning, September 18, typhoon Nanmadol made landfall, bringing with it gusts of 112 mph (180 km/h) and heavy rainfall that could exceed 20 inches in some places. Super typhoon Nanmadol forces four million people to evacuate in Japan. On the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, one of the four islands that make up the bulk of Japan, close to the city of Kagoshima, it first made landfall.
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Taiwan, Injuring 146 People
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18, as per the island's weather bureau. The quake caused train carriages to derail, caused a convenience store to collapse, and caused hundreds of people to become stranded on mountain roads. As per the weather bureau, the epicenter was located in Taitung county. This quake came after a 6.4 magnitude tremor that occurred on Saturday evening in the same region, however, it did not result in any fatalities.