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In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...- In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countriesIn 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed ...
- Meet Enos Mills, a teenager who built his own cabin near Colorado’s Longs Peak; decades later, he helped secure the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915Enos Abijah Mills developed a lifelong connection with the Rocky Mountains after moving from Kansas to Colorado as a teenager. Although he ...
- 9/11 first call from hijacked plane: 25 years later, Betty Ong’s family finally meets the woman who answered her historic call before Flight 11 crashedTwenty-five years after 9/11, Vanessa Minter, the American Airlines reservations agent who answered Betty Ong's historic call from hijacked...
- In 2020, Trump administration pushed for developing Seafood industry, California is taking steps to build kelp farm in U.S. in region known for strawberries, avocadosProposal to grow kelp off Ventura County comes as the Trump administration seeks to promote commercial aquaculture. The National Oceanic an...
- Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was listed for $100 million but sold for only $22 million: All about the 2,700-acre estate he never returned toMichael Jackson's famous Neverland Ranch was sold to billionaire Ron Burkle for $22 million. But the property was listed for $100 million i...
- Quote of the day by Walt Disney: 'I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse.' Life lessons on how small beginnings can lead to big successQuote of the Day by Walt Disney: Walt Disney's well-known quote serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of humble beginnings. His...
- Irvine coated a half-mile stretch of two connected streets with cool pavement; August and September measurements found the treated asphalt ran about 7-10°F coolerCities worldwide are turning to cool pavement technologies to tackle urban heat. In Irvine, California, treated roads have experienced a re...
- In 1987, 'Funny Girl' Barbra Streisand tried to sell her 17,000-sq-ft Malibu estate but failed; six years later, she gave away the $15 million property for environmental researchBarbra Streisand spent six years trying to sell her sprawling 17,000-sq-ft Ramirez Canyon estate in Malibu, but after the asking price fell...
- In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...
- In 2018, California's Kaiser Permanente opened an 8,110-square-meter medical office with a 640-kilowatt solar array. 8 years later, it cuts energy use 40% while using no fossil fuelsSolar installation is another defining part of the project's sustainability strategy. WorldGBC reports a 640-kilowatt photovoltaic array in...
- Michael Jackson’s 2,700-acre Neverland Ranch received nearly $70,000-a-year tax benefit meant for farmland. Then officials found an amusement park, a zoo and moreMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch took advantage of agricultural tax credits by engaging in cattle ranching, which offered lower property t...
- Clint Eastwood sold 280 acres of his California coastal property for $3.08 million in 1995 — The surprising conservation deal that helped keep Carmel land undevelopedClint Eastwood’s 1995 sale of roughly 280 acres of his California coastal property to Monterey County for $3.08 million became an important...
- In 2015, Cullinan Ranch crews breached levees, bringing tidal flows back to 1,200 acres. 11 years later, migratory birds and fish now use the restored Napa River habitat in CaliforniaTidal marshes are valuable coastal wetlands that support wildlife, protect shorelines, filter polluted water and provide other ecosystem se...
- Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kidsDetermining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of child safety measures that other companies, including Google, TikTok, and ...
- Grand Canyon flash flood kills two as search continues for missing hikerA powerful flash flood swept through Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend. Rescuers found the bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at ...
- In 2015, California EPMT discovered Japanese knotweed along Lagunitas Creek. 2 years later, treatment cut knotweed by 93% on National Park Service land, a major gain nowJapanese knotweed can spread quietly along waterways, making an early discovery especially valuable. In 2015, California’s Early Detection ...
- Why Six Flags Magic Mountain’s x2 rollercoaster faces a safety audit over brain hemorrhage concernA CNN report highlights severe neurological injuries from amusement park rides. Extreme acceleration and seat rotation on the X2 coaster ca...
- Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenThe deal was reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests ye...
- Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage suppliesBodie, a historical ghost town in California, draws interest with its well-preserved mining heritage. The discovery of gold and silver in 1...
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