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June 1, 2023

One of the World’s Most Endangered Sea Turtle Species Just Laid 80 Eggs

Anytime an endangered species reproduces, that species is one step closer to safety. These baby steps are to be celebrated. On May 5, 2023, the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research at Texas A&M announced a Kemp's ridley sea turtle laid a clutch of 80 eggs on Texas' Surfside Beach, the first nest in that area of the 2023 season.

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Travel

June 1, 2023

Traveler Wears Five Pounds of Clothing To Avoid the Extra Luggage Fees at the Airport

Have you ever been at the airport and discovered that your luggage is over the weight limit?

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June 1, 2023

72-Year-Old Graduates College and His 99-Year-Old Mom Proudly Attends the Ceremony

Learning is a lifelong journey. While some people go to college early, others have a different scholastic route.

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Quiz

June 1, 2023

How Much Do You Know About the Italian Renaissance? Test Your Art Knowledge [Quiz]

The Italian Renaissance is one of the most studied eras of art history. And while most of us are familiar with big names like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, how much do you know about the nitty gritty of this cultural explosion? This week's 20-question quiz will put you to the test and ask you about artists, techniques, symbolism, and much more.

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Creative Products

June 1, 2023

12 LGBTQ+ Makers on Etsy Crafting Creative Products During Pride Month and Beyond

June is Pride Month.

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May 31, 2023

Girl Born in Jail Defies Expectations and Gets Accepted to Harvard University

Congratulations are in order for one exceptional young woman.

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Sports

May 31, 2023

Woman Wins Cheese Rolling Race Even After Being Knocked Unconscious

There are many obscure sports out there, but cheese rolling races may just take the cake. The rules are simple: a 7-pound cheese wheel is tossed from the top of a steep hill and the runner who finishes first behind the cheese gets to keep it. On top of the unique subject matter, the chaotic nature of the contest makes for a wild spectacle.

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Animals

May 31, 2023

Friendly Whales Approach Two Paddlers in Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Picture yourself paddling along some tranquil waters when, out of nowhere, you're surrounded by whales.

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Sports

May 31, 2023

Rick Hoyt, Who Finished 32 Boston Marathons With His Father Pushing His Wheelchair, Has Died at 61

Rick Hoyt, whose father pushed him in his wheelchair for 32 Boston Marathons, has died at age 61.

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May 31, 2023

Man Wins $100K in Lottery and Pledges to Build Classrooms in Mali

What would you do if you won the lottery? For one North Carolina man, the answer is simple—he would help others by supporting education. Meet Souleymane Sana, a 39-year-old dance instructor in North Carolina who originally emigrated from Mali, a war-torn country in West Africa. Hoping to help the kids from his native country, he purchased a scratch-off ticket. Fortunately, luck was on his side, and he won $100,000.

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