Archeology
March 4, 2024

Researchers Discover Bronze Age Treasure Made of Meteorite

Meteorites—meteors which survive their plummet through the atmosphere to collide with Earth—are fascinating. They can contain substances not found on Earth, they might hold traces to the origins of life, and they can even be worth money. Their worth and special mystique has been recognized since ancient days. For example, a dagger crafted from iron with roots in space (hence from a meteorite) was found in King Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt.

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Cats
March 3, 2024

Massachusetts Library Has Purr-Fect Way To Pay Fines

The Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts does not have late fees, but they do charge for damaged or missing books. However, during the month of March, the library branch will allow its patrons to pay fines by sending in cat pictures. The program is part of the larger “March Meowness: Felines for Fee Forgiveness” campaign that the library has organized.

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