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Who were the sailors who survived 18 hours after sperm whales sank their yachtA yacht with four crew members sank in the South Pacific after colliding with a whale around 250 nautical miles north of Norfolk Island. Th...- Sperm whale sinks 52-foot yacht in South Pacific; mysterious organ may explain how it can deliver such powerful blowsIn a startling incident in the South Pacific, the yacht named Tai Tam was collided with by a sperm whale, which caused extensive damage. Th...
- In 2018, South Carolina pumped 40,000 cubic yards of river sand onto an eroding bird island; enough to fill about 4,000 dump trucks and restore lost nesting groundThe restoration of Bird Key Stono, a vital nesting habitat for endangered bird species, involved utilizing dredged sand from Folly River. T...
- Who was Colleen Slemmer? The 19-year-old murdered by Christa Pike in 1995 as a failed execution puts the case back in the spotlightColleen Slemmer was a Job Corps student who was murdered by Christa Pike in Tennessee in 1995. This case has resurfaced following Pike's fa...
- Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble clinch men's skiff silver medal in Asian Games SailingManu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble secured a silver medal in the men's skiff sailing event. They finished the competition with a total of 23...
- In 1999, Ron Conway backed Google before its IPO. 5 years later, the search giant went public at a $23 billion valuationRon Conway heard about Google when it was still a Stanford project. The idea interested him, but getting close to the founders took months....
- In 2011, a San Diego couple built a bookkeeping business from their garage; after divorcing, they grew it to $1.4 millionBooXkeeping provides financial statement services for freelancers and growing businesses. The company has also expanded through franchising...
- In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost itIn Missouri, gardener Lina Sisco took an important step in preserving her family's heirloom Bird Egg beans by sending them to a seed-saving...
- Valeria Dukelow began saving her mother’s red poppy seeds in Pittsburgh in the 1960s; more than 50 years later, gardeners were still growing the same family flowersValeria Dukelow cultivated the Chima Family Heirloom poppy, a warm red flower, in Pittsburgh. The plant has been passed down through genera...
- In 1825, Boston piano maker Alpheus Babcock replaced part of the wooden frame with one piece of iron; the change let pianos become louder and more powerfulAlpheus Babcock's revolutionary cast iron piano frame marked a pivotal shift in piano craftsmanship and tuning practices. Though initially ...
- The Walking Dead just erased its own past — and four major deaths in Dead City explain whySeveral major characters were killed off in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, shifting the story dramatically. The deaths of The Croat,...
- How to clean a stainless steel sink at home: Follow these easy steps to remove food buildup, bad odours, stains and water spots for a cleaner, shinier kitchenTo keep your stainless steel sink sparkling and odour-free, regular maintenance is essential. Start by clearing out any dishes and rinsing ...
- Monday could bring an unexpected breakthrough for 4 Zodiac Signs: September 28 opens a door they neededAries takes center stage in Monday’s astrology, with Saturn, the Moon and Chiron all moving through the sign. Adding to the intensity, Mars...
- Nintendo Switch 2 October 2026 New Games Additions: Here's complete listAround 12 new big games will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in the month of October 2026. The games to watch out for include Call of Duty: Mod...
- Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...
- Netflix top 7 trending shows: From Monster, Crew Girl, to Death of the Pastor's Wife, and more dominating US OTT chartsNetflix's recent US Top 7 list highlights a variety of true crime, drama, and comedy programming. Leading the rankings is Monster: The Lizz...
- A 99-year weather record just fell: Why is a rare September heat dome pushing U.S. temperatures toward 104°F? NASA maps show the unusual heatSummer was supposed to be winding down. Instead, parts of the south-central U.S. were still dealing with temperatures close to 104°F on Sep...
- Dolph Lundgren thought his cancer was terminal. Considered ending his life; then a new doctor found a crucial misdiagnosisDolph Lundgren bravely shared his harrowing journey with cancer, starting from a devastating misdiagnosis that plunged him into despair. Af...
- In 2006, Burt Reynolds was seeking $15 million for his compound; after years of several asking-price changes, it eventually sold for $3.3 millionBurt Reynolds sold his Hobe Sound estate for $3.3 million in 2015 after price reductions over the years. The estate was initially listed fo...
- In 1921, Alaskan seamstress Ada Blackjack joined an Arctic expedition for $50 a month; nearly two years later, she was rescued as its only surviving personAda Blackjack joined an Arctic expedition for $50 monthly pay. She became the sole human survivor after others perished or vanished. Blackj...
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