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March 10, 2025

$2.2 Million Worth of Stolen Ancient Artifacts Returned to Greece and Italy

While the phrases “cultural restitution” and “repatriation” may be considered by some to be no more than hot buzzwords, last month, New York authorities proved that they take the return of cultural artifacts seriously. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced two separate occasions of ancient artifact repatriations in February, while the Metropolitan Museum of Art also announced a case for return after conducting internal provenance research on an object in their collection.

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March 7, 2025

RIP James Harrison: Blood Donor Who Saved the Lives of Over 2.4 Million Babies Dies at 88

Prolific blood donor James Harrison—whose plasma saved the lives of more than two million babies—has died at age 88. His family revealed that he peacefully passed away in his sleep at a nursing home in New South Wales, Australia, on February 17. Harrison was famously known as “The Man with the Golden Arm” because his blood contained a rare and valuable antibody called Anti-D.

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March 3, 2025

Internet-Famous Bald Eagle Pair’s Three Eggs Are Expected To Hatch Soon

As far as reality TV goes, a live stream of Internet-famous bald eagles is probably not what first comes to mind. But Jackie and Shadow, a mated bald eagle pair living in Big Bear Valley, California, have amassed quite a following on YouTube over the years. And as hatching season comes around for the couple–who have laid three eggs this year– fans are tuning in more than ever.

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February 19, 2025

87-Year-Old Widower Goes Viral for Hand-Delivering Party Invitations, Saying “4 PM Until the Cops Arrive”

Making friends can be hard, especially as adults. But 87-year-old Doug Turner doesn’t let age stand in the way of having a good time. The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, resident recently went viral after personally delivering a hand-made invitation to his “Winter Party” to his neighbor, Michelle Hernandez. Her home security camera captured the endearing moment, marking the beginning of a new friendship.

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