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Afghan lapis lazuli, mined for millennia, was called “blue gold.”

Lapis lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years and was traded extensively with ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. Its deep blue hue made it highly valuable, often referred to as “blue gold.”

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Archaeological evidence suggests women fought in 1580 Japanese battle.

Archaeological studies have uncovered a significant female presence in historical Japanese battlefields. For instance, analyses of remains from the 1580 Battle of Senbon Matsubaru revealed that 35 out of 105 bodies were female. This suggests that women may have actively participated in combat during that period.

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Scandinavian babies nap outside in cold for health benefits.

In Scandinavian countries, parents commonly let babies nap outside in freezing temperatures, believing fresh air promotes health and longer sleep. Babies often sleep longer outdoors than indoors.

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“The Boss” grizzly survived train impact; sired 70% cubs.

In Banff National Park, a grizzly bear known as “The Boss” (Bear 122) survived being struck by a train and is believed to have fathered up to 70% of the cubs in the region. Weighing approximately 600 pounds, he is considered the most dominant male grizzly in the Bow Valley area.

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Movile Cave, uncovered in 1986, contains sulfur-dependent species found nowhere else.

In 1986, Romanian workers discovered Movile Cave, sealed for 5.5 million years, containing unique species like albino crabs and worms that feed on sulfur-producing bacteria.

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CATL’s Shenxing Plus: 1,000 km range, 600 km in 10 mins.

A Chinese EV battery manufacturer has developed a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers over 1,000 kilometers (approximately 621 miles) per charge. The battery also supports ultra-fast charging, adding 600 kilometers (about 373 miles) of range in just 10 minutes.

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Rome’s subway expansion delayed by archaeological discoveries like Hadrian’s Athenaeum.

Rome’s efforts to expand its subway system, particularly the Metro C line, have been significantly delayed due to frequent archaeological discoveries during construction. Over the past four decades, excavations have unearthed significant historical sites, including Emperor Hadrian’s Athenaeum, a 2nd-century military complex, and an amphitheater.