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In 1989, a Philadelphia shopper paid $4 for an old painting. Hidden behind its canvas was a Declaration of Independence copy that later sold for $2.42 millionIn 1989, an anonymous collector from Adamstown, Pennsylvania, paid $4 for an old painting at a local flea market, largely attracted by its ...- Japan sank the USS California battleship at Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Years later, it was rebuilt and returned to strike in history's last battleship duelOn December 7, 1941, the USS California tragically fell victim during the Pearl Harbor attack, leading to loss of over 100 crew members. Af...
- North Carolina woman paid just $9.99 for a thrift store painting for its canvas, not its art. Then a by-chance Google revealed it was a rare lya BolotowskyAn unexpected art discovery has reshaped North Carolina artist Beth Feeback's fortunes. When purchasing a painting at Goodwill, she had no ...
- Explained: What is a public benefit corporation, the Anthropic legal structure?AI lab Anthropic, the developer of Claude, is planning one of the biggest IPOs in history as a public benefit corporation, a legal structur...
- Bill Giles Cause of Death: How did longtime Philadelphia Phillies owner and CEO die? Here’s what we knowBill Giles, renowned owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich legacy in baseball. Beginning ...
- In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...
- Which party is leading in the US mid term elections 2026? Here's what the polls are sayingUS Midterm Elections 2026 Polling: With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections now less than six weeks away, the national political picture is beg...
- A rare 1776 Declaration of Independence copy disappeared for nearly 180 years before turning up in a Scottish attic; it later sold for $4.42 millionA rare William Stone copy of the Declaration of Independence, once given to Founding Father Charles Carroll, remained hidden for generation...
- Woman buys necklace for Rs 1,400 at flea market; 70 years later, discovers it is an original silver-wire and cord piece worth Rs 2.5 croreA woman bought a necklace for just Rs 1,400 at a Brooklyn flea market, only to discover decades later that it was an original artwork by re...
- In 1851, Brooklyn released 100 house sparrows from England; 175 years later, the birds are found across nearly all of North AmericaHouse Sparrows, introduced to North America during the mid-1800s, have rapidly become a prevalent part of the continent's avian scene. Thei...
- Million dollar mistake: A 24-cent stamp became one of America’s rarest due to a printing error. It turned the stamp into a collector’s prize worth $2 millionThe 1918 “Inverted Jenny” stamp was originally sold for just 24 cents, but a printing mistake left the Curtiss JN-4 airplane upside down. O...
- In 1918, a Washington clerk spent $24 on 100 stamps during his lunch break. Every plane was upside down, one later sold for $2 millionA Washington clerk bought a sheet of stamps with an upside-down airplane design. This rare error, the Inverted Jenny, was later sold for a ...
- Ed Sheeran’s tour in turmoil as opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper MacklemoreSeveral supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's removal. These artists expressed solidarity with Macklemor...
- Quote of the day by American abolitionist Harriet Tubman: 'Every time I saw a white man, I was afraid of being...' - A haunting glimpse into the fear of slaveryQuote of the day by American abolitionist Harriet Tubman:Born into the harsh reality of slavery, Harriet Tubman made a daring escape and co...
- A forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 millionA forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 mi...
- Benjamin Franklin's powerful quote of the day: 'Never ruin an apology with an...' - American polymath's inspiring life lesson on remorse and accountabilityBenjamin Franklin's powerful quote of the day: A remarkable figure in American history, Benjamin Franklin was a polymath who left a lasting...
- In 1788, New York City was declared national capital of United States of America, over 230 years later NYC is set to play pivotal role in midterm elections 2026Although New York City became the first capital under the Constitution, its status was always intended to be temporary. The location of the...
- AI cracked the proof no human understands. Now what's a human? Navier-Stokes solve forces the questionAn OpenAI system solved the Navier-Stokes problem, a Millennium Prize question. This AI achievement occurred after human mathematicians mad...
- In 1776, 'United States of America' was formally adopted by Congress, centuries later U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates renaming Strait of Hormuz, Lake Ontario, New MexicoIn the summer of 1776, the American Revolution was transforming a collection of British colonies into a nation with an uncertain future. On...
- Quote of the day by Katharine Hepburn: 'As one goes through life, one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe, you...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on direct action, personal accountability, self-reliance, and active participationQuote of the day by Katharine Hepburn focuses on personal responsibility, direct action and independence. Her saying, “As one goes through ...
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