Northern Botswana Birthplace Of All Humanity
Northern Botswana, birthplace of all humanity. https://theconversation.com/humanitys-birthplace-why-everyone-alive-today-can-call-northern-botswana-home-125814 (Photo courtesy of theconversation.com)
Nirmal Purja Sets Record By Climbing World’s 14 Tallest Peaks In 6 Months
A Nepali mountaineer and former British Marine has climbed the world’s tallest 14 peaks in six months – beating an earlier record of almost 8 years. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50217376 (Photo courtesy of Free Press Journal)
Fires Burn Near Getty Museum; Priceless Art Safe
Priceless art at Getty Museum in California won’t be destroyed by wildfires burning in area. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7624199/California-fires-wont-destroy-Getty-Museum-art-fire-resistant-fortress.html (Photo courtesy of Ventura County Star)
Washington National’s Fan Carrying Two Beers Takes Baseball To Chest, Doesn’t Spill A Drop
A Washington National’s fan, carrying two beers, takes a baseball to the chest, and doesn’t spill a drop. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2019/10/28/Man-carrying-beers-takes-baseball-to-the-chest-doesnt-spill/8781572286472/?sl=4 (Photo courtesy of ISA Today)
Was Shooting A Ghost Legal Defense In Hammersmith, England In 1804?
Was shooting a ghost a legal defense in a murder trial? In the London neighborhood of Hammersmith, in 1804, sightings of a ghost had everyone alarmed, and one local decided to confront it. He did, a murder trial ensued, and it was 180 years later the English courts settled the matter. https://londonist.com/london/features/hammersmith-ghost-story-murder (Photo courtesy of […]
One Injured At Maryland Nudist Resort When He Crashed His Golf Cart Into A Tree
One man was injured at a Maryland nudist resort when he crashed his golf cart into a tree. https://hosted.ap.org/summitdaily/article/efcfdbde6f444bfa85359ddff0b2802e/1-injured-golf-cart-crash-maryland-nudist-resort (Photo courtesy of Pinterest)
A 2,000 Pound Great White Shark Is Swimming Off Coast Of Florida
A 2,000 pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida. https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/27/us/great-white-shark-south-carolina-trnd/index.html (Photo courtesy of Global News)
Reading Connections Program In North Carolina Helps Parents And Children Learn To Read
A Guilford County, North Carolina program, called Reading Connections, helps children and parents learn to read. https://hosted.ap.org/summitdaily/article/8b4138e6fbec432cabce29b79cbc650d/program-helps-children-and-parents-learn-reading-skills (Photo courtesy of Greensboro)
Samsung Space Selfie Balloon Crash Landed On Michigan Family’s Farm
A Samsung space selfie balloon crash landed on a Michigan family’s farm. https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/28/20935857/samsung-space-selfie-balloon-crash-landing-michigan (Photo courtesy of Nancy Mumby-Welke)
Long Lost Painting Found Earlier This Year In French Woman’s Kitchen Sells At Auction For $26.6 Million
Long lost painting that was discovered in a French woman’s kitchen earlier this year has sold at auction for $26.6 million. https://www.foxnews.com/world/long-lost-painting-french-kitchen-sells-auction (Photo courtesy of Fox News)