Archeology
September 14, 2023

Fossilized Footprints Present Evidence of Earliest Known Shoes

When were the first shoes created and worn? While archeologists are not able to pinpoint an exact moment of invention, there are good reasons to believe that walking on artificial soles dates back about 148,000 years. Three sites in South Africa featuring prints from early human ancestors bear some striking signs of footwear. As described in a paper in Ichnos, researchers are working towards developing techniques to recognize shod-hominin tracks.

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Wedding
September 14, 2023

Woman Finds $6,200 Designer Wedding Dress at Goodwill for Just $25

Thrifting is often a game of chance. Depending on the store and the day of the week, you never know what you'll uncover. A young woman went into a local Goodwill in Birmingham, Alabama, with no expectations of finding anything. She ended up walking out of the store with a wedding dress worth over $6,000. Emmali Osterhoudt shared her find on TikTok in a video that's amassed over 2.5 million views.

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Photo Contest
September 13, 2023

Global Street Photography Contest Honors Photographers Capturing Slice-of-Life Snapshots

With its monthly photography contests, The Independent Photographer promotes talented photographers around the world. Judged by American street photographer Richard Sandler, the March 2023 Street Photography competition demonstrates the high quality of the work creatives submit. From a barber on the streets of India to a colorful market in Ghana, these candid moments are incredible snapshots of life across the globe.

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Endangered Animals
September 13, 2023

2,000 Rhinos Will Be Rewilded Over the Next 10 Years

White rhinos are among the many endangered species of animals facing extinction. That is why South African John Hume founded the Platinum Rhino project in 2009 and invested over $150 million into protecting and breeding rhinos. As a result of his efforts, the project grew to 2,000 rhinos, representing a stunning 15% of the entire population worldwide.

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