There Are Only Three Known Photographs Taken When the U.S. Supreme Court Was in Session and They’re All From the 1930s

One of two photographs in existence of the US Supreme Court in session. However, amazingly, there are onlythreepublicly known photographs. In 1937, an anonymous woman concealed a small camera in her handbag. The result was the first picture of all nine members of the Court in session. The image went on to be published onTime. Since photography was banned, the magazine did not identify the daring photographer by name. The first known image of the Supreme Court in session was taken by Erich Salomon, a German photojournalist....

October 1, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Stacey Richards

New Dinosaur Fossil Has Shockingly Long Legs That Connect it to Ancient Bird Ancestors

An artist’s idea of Fujianvenator prodigiosus. (Photo:Zhao Chuang) Dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes. The tall and the small, the mean and the lean, armored as well as feathered. An artist’s idea of Fujianvenator prodigiosus. (Photo:Zhao Chuang) One of the most recent was announced by Chinese researchers in aNaturepaper. Its unusual build provides more evidence from the Late Jurassic age on how the ancient ancestors of birds developed. The fossil was discovered in a curled posture and has much longer legs than mosttheropod dinosaurs....

September 30, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Jonathan Welch

Tense Video Captures the Moment a Silverback Gorilla Pounds His Chest in Front of Wildlife Photographer

This interaction was luckily captured onvideo, which was shared by photographerRichard De Gouveiaon Instagram. When we first arrived the clouds were darkening and the vegetation was thick. What started as a drizzle turned into a torrential downpour and the gorillas found shelter and so did we. In the footage, the silverback gorilla appears in the foreground, giving his profile to the camera. Meanwhile, the photographer observes him, from the background, camera in hand....

September 30, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Dalton Ramsey

Costco Is Now Selling 1-Ounce Gold Bars for Under $2,000

However, the retail warehouse has a variety of offerings, including electronics, appliances, and even insurance. Now, they’ve added gold bars to the mix. Every time the bars are restocked, it is not long until they run out. Photo: jetcityimage2/Depositphotos Theyve done their market research. Thats the appeal to gold as a safe haven as people lose faith in the U.S. dollar. If you’re a Costco member, you’re able to purchase your own 1 oz....

September 29, 2023 · 1 min · 128 words · Christopher Greene

Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree Near Hadrian’s Wall Was Discovered Cut Down

The Sycamore Gap Tree in Northumberland prior to being cut down. In the UK, the Sycamore Gap Treenamed after its position between two hillswas one such landmark. The news has rocked the nation. The Sycamore Gap Tree in Northumberland prior to being cut down. (Photo: Veneratio/Depositphotos) We are working with our partners to understand what has happened and what can be done. Upon finding the tree cut down, the Northumbria Police were immediately notified....

September 29, 2023 · 2 min · 280 words · Jamie Schwartz

The Maine Puffin Population Is Making an Unexpected Comeback

An Atlantic Puffin on Machias Seal Island in Maine. Swiftly warming waters in the Gulf of Maine have affected the fish which form the puffin food supply. Low food led to a dismal reproductiveyear in 2021, when only a quarter of adults had chicks. An Atlantic Puffin on Machias Seal Island in Maine. (Photo: COLLINS93/Depositphotos) Last year, two-thirds of birds had chicks; this year, not quite that high but still better....

September 29, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Jonathan Cain

These Embroidery Kits Come With Everything You Need to Make Cute Animal Plushies

Once you learn thebasic stitches, the possibilities for projects are endless. For those who want a kit that will jumpstart the process, there are the products byKiriki Press. Kits marked as Level 2, for instance, use a combination of basic and intermediate stitches. Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22 Kiriki Press| $22...

September 29, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Jessica Ross

Two Giant Troll Sculptures Pop Up in Seattle to Complete the Series of U.S. Installations

The series is calledThe Way of the Bird Kingand uses thousands of discarded palettes to form something new. By upcycling, Dambo created 10 massive troll sculptures across numerous states. Afterward, Dambo moved on to the final sculpture of the series. For this project, he traveled to Vashon Island, which is about a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle. There, he went to work on the series' namesakeOscar, The Bird King. The entire series took Dambo and his team 100 days to complete....

September 29, 2023 · 1 min · 174 words · Manuel Gilbert

82-Year-Old Retired Doctor Uses Life Savings To Buy Ambulance for Ukraine

Photo: huettenhoelscher/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual ambulance.) For 25,000 (about $26,000), Kleine purchased an ambulance. He then refurbished and stocked the vehicle before personally driving it from Berlin to Kyiv. Photo: huettenhoelscher/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual ambulance.) I know that Ukraine really needs support now, he shared. So I don’t feel sorry for this money, even though I spent everything I had. This isn’t Kleine’s first experience in Ukraine....

September 28, 2023 · 1 min · 163 words · Karen Chapman

Boy With Autism Wins Golf Tournament Despite Having Only Played Three Rounds in His Whole Life

A boy named Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau recently shook the golf world, especially in his home country of New Zealand. The boy ended the competition an 87 in the Stableford scoring system. As with many stories of success, it all began with an observant and dutiful educator. Photo: samot/Depositphotos He never used to even talk to anyone, Wiremu told theNew Zealand Herald. Now, everything seems to be coming up for the young golfer....

September 28, 2023 · 1 min · 121 words · Joshua Joseph

Haley Van Voorhis Makes History as the First Non-Kicker Female to Play in a NCAA Football Game

The 19-year-old became the first female player outside the kicker position to appear in an NCAA football game. Van Voorhis entered the game with a minute left in the first quarter. It’s an amazing thing, Van Voorhis toldThe Washington Postafter the game. I just wanted to get out and do my thing. I want to show other people this is what women can do, to show what I can do....

September 28, 2023 · 2 min · 255 words · Daniel Crane

Upcoming Northern Lights Will Be Most Intense in Years and Can Be Seen From More Places

Photo: surangastock/Depositphotos The Northern Lights are one of the most fascinating phenomena of the natural world. AsNBC Newsexplains, every glimmer of the Northern Lights begins as a spot on the Suns surface. But even with improved chances to spot the Northern Lights, there are certain things you must consider. Photo: surangastock/Depositphotos Getting away from city lights and any light pollution is also key to enjoying the aurora at its best....

September 28, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · James Lyons

Woman Seamlessly Switches Between 10 Accents in One Minute Video

While it’s challenging for some people, there are others who are able to mimic accents with ease. Teona, better known asThe Language Blondieon Instagram, has gone viral for her linguistic abilities. She recently shared a one-minutevideoin which she seamlessly switches between 10 different accents. The clip begins with Teona, who is from North Macedonia, speaking in an American accent. She manages just a few words until someone off-camera announces the next prompt, Greek....

September 28, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Sean Fox