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In 1912, Jennie Butchart began filling an exhausted quarry with soil brought by horse and cart in British Columbia; the project grew into a garden recognised as a national historic siteIn 1904, Jennie Butchart reimagined a former quarry, crafting an exquisite garden paradise that is still maintained by her family. Over the...- In 478 BC, a temple was built to honour Confucius; centuries of rebuilding turned it into a complex with more than 100 buildingsTemple of Confucius: Built in 478 BC, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, China, grew through centuries of rebuilding into a vast historic com...
- In 1894, gold turned Rainy Lake City, Minnesota, into a boomtown of several hundred; just 7 years later, it was abandoned after yielding only $4,500A small gold discovery in 1893 near the Canada-Minnesota border sparked a rapid boomtown. Rainy Lake City grew from nothing to hundreds of ...
- In 1968, Richard Proenneke built a 12-by-16-foot cabin beside an Alaskan lake by hand; 39 years later without electricity, his wilderness home earned a place on America’s historic registerFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived in solitude, constructing his Alaskan cabin entirely by hand with natural resources. Rejecting ...
- Franklin D. Roosevelt’s father bought this 110-acre New York property for $40,000 in 1867; the estate kept expanding until it covered nearly 1,600 acres when the president died in 1945Franklin D. Roosevelt estate: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family estate in Hyde Park, New York, began with his father’s purchase of the propert...
- King Charles’ alma mater students uncover possible 10th-century church, live without electricity and pump water from 1,000-year-old wellStudents from King Charles’ alma mater, Gordonstoun, have uncovered the remains of a possible 10th-century church on the remote Scottish is...
- In 1845, two British ships entered the Arctic with 129 men searching for the Northwest Passage; both vessels and every member of the expedition disappearedThe collaboration between Inuit wisdom and Western scientific approaches facilitated the remarkable finding of two elusive ships from the F...
- Canada advances trade talks on agreements with India, ASEAN, and the PhilippinesCanadian Minister Maninder Sidhu will visit Mumbai to boost trade ties with India. He will meet with Piyush Goyal to advance economic partn...
- In a historic first, Canada invited to become EU bloc’s associate memberCanada could become the EU’s first “associate member” under a proposal from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The plan wo...
- Meet Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher who kept one white pumpkin alive for nearly 40 years just for Thanksgiving pie; gardeners can still buy its seeds todayWayne Fortna cultivated a unique white pumpkin for nearly forty years, ensuring a Thanksgiving pie tradition. After his death, his daughter...
- Canada visa processing times: Super Visa wait rises for Indians, visitor visa improvesCanada's visa processing times for Indian applicants have seen slight adjustments. Work and study permit wait times remain unchanged for In...
- In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National ParkIn 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Ka...
- Canada applies to join UK-led military coalitionCanada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, seeking closer defence cooperation with European nations as Ottaw...
- Trump wanted Canada closer to America; Ottawa is now flirting with the EU insteadDonald Trump’s tariffs and “51st state” rhetoric have coincided with Canada accelerating efforts to diversify away from its heavy dependenc...
- 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...
- ARSBC bought HMCS Chaudière from Canada’s Defence Department for $1 plus 7 cents GST; after its reef conversion, glass tunicates came to cover much of the vesselThe Canadian warship HMCS Chaudière was acquired for a symbolic price and subsequently sunk, transforming it into a vibrant artificial reef...
- Top 7 countries to visit if you love history and ancient wondersFrom ancient cities and royal palaces to temples, forts and archaeological sites, these countries offer a journey through different periods...
- In 1977, Jack Nicholson bought a 70-acre Malibu ranch; decades later, the property sold for $3.5 million, with trails and equestrian facilities and a poolJack Nicholson has been associated with several distinctive properties, including an expansive Malibu Beach ranch and a historic Victorian ...
- Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan gave $4 million to save a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond from development—now the 102-acre historic site will remain protected for the community foreverThe 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond is now protected indefinitely after receiving a $4 million donation from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerber...
- Bombardier shares fall 6% after Trump threatens to block US market accessAfter facing some losses, Bombardier shares showed signs of recovery following President Trump's threats regarding market access. This situ...
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