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The Enigma of the Phantom Painter
Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Renaissance Florence, Italy, a mysterious figure known as the Phantom Painter emerged. This enigmatic artist captivated the city's inhabitants with their mesmerizing works of art that appeared overnight, leaving no trace of the creator's identity.
DreamweaverPublished about 24 hours ago in HistoryGreen rush: How climate startup are winning the race to billions
Climate-startups are winning the race to billions with cleantech solutions! Learn how these sustainable innovators are tackling climate change.
Andrea ZanonPublished a day ago in EarthTHE MISSING CUPCAKE
In the picturesque town of Sweetwater, where cobblestone streets wind past pastel-colored storefronts, lies the heart of the town's sweet obsession – Betty's Bakery. With its mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through the air, it's no wonder why Sweetwater is known as the dessert capital of the world.
She Died Saving Her Baby’s Life During a Brutal Attack by The Baby's Father
Jessica Arrendale hid her six-month-old daughter inside the toilet bowl in the bathroom of their third-story home and shielded the opening with her body when her abuser, Antoine Davis, opened fire on her. Jessica died, although Antoine did not see baby Colbie, and took his own life instead.
True Crime WriterPublished a day ago in CriminalOrigin of Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
In Nepal, there's a place called Boudhanath Stupa in a city known for its many temples, rich religious and architectural history, and deep-rooted culture. Boudhanath Stupa is thought to have been built around the 5th or 6th century AD and has several significant renovations and reconstructions. A place that old (1,500 years) leaves a long trail throughout history. With Boudhanath Stupa, there's a pretty dark story about how it came to be. We'll start with what exactly it is now, where it's at, and then dive straight into the darkness.
J.A. HernandezPublished a day ago in HistoryThe outcast
in an ancient kingdom many centuries ago, there lived a mighty man of valor in a village called afshek, his name was Onan son of Grizz from the ancient kingdom of kia, the kingdom was known for its agricultural prowess and Grizz was the best of the best, his fame and farm brought him before the elite as afshek was know as the smallest village in the kingdom it was a rear thing for someone to rise to a level of recognition, well, his value and contribution to the kingdom where undeniable, hence a sit in the elite class and a title was created for him “Grizz the milk”
Ebuka BertrandPublished a day ago in Earth"China's Sinking Crisis: Navigating the Depths of Land Subsidence"
Amidst the bustling cities and rapid development, China, the world's second-most populous nation, faces an ominous challenge silently brewing beneath its feet: land subsidence. A recent study has shed light on this pressing issue, marking the first comprehensive measurement of subsidence across multiple regions in China. With a staggering population of 1.4 billion people, China's urban areas are not only growing in size but also sinking at an alarming rate, raising concerns about the long-term viability of its infrastructure and the safety of its citizens.
Jonathan StrydesPublished a day ago in EarthSoviet Union
The Soviet Union was a vast northern Eurasian empire that existed from 1917/22 to 1991. It spanned from the Baltic and Black seas to the Pacific Ocean and was made up of 15 Soviet Socialist Republics (S.S.R.’s): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belorussia (now Belarus), Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgiziya (now Kyrgyzstan), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia (now Moldova), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. The capital was Moscow, which remains the capital of Russia to this day.
KH.AsaduzzamanPublished a day ago in History