After an extreme drought in Iraq has shrunken the Tigris River, an ancient city that was underwater for decades has emerged. The city is believed to be Zakhiku, which was a major hub for the Mittani Empire which reigned from 1550 to 1350 BC. The city had been submerged in the 1980s when the Iraqi government built the Mosul Dam.
When it comes two skincare there are two kinds of exfoliating products: chemical and physical. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells on the skin’s surface and provides a multitude of benefits including preventing breakouts and improving texture. However, before adding an exfoliator to your skincare routine you must determine which option is best for you.
Adam Sandler has always had a tricky relationship with critics, for example, his 2015 comedy western The Ridiculous 6 received a rare 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. While his other films like Uncut Gems and The Meyerowitz Stories have received extremely high ratings from critics, their fan scores were not as high. However, his newest film, Hustle, has achieved his highest rating among fans and critics so far.
Doctor Simone Gold, a former doctor from Beverly Hills, has been sentenced to jail for her role in the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Gold has been known for spreading misinformation and anti-vaccine rhetoric concerning Covid-19. She was sentenced to serve 60 days in prison for entering the Capitol building illegally.
A new study aiming to find the disconnect between how healthy Americans think they eat how healthy they actually do, determined that many Americans are do not have an accurate perception of their diets. Jessica Thomson, a research epidemiologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Stoneville, Mississippi and author of the study said, “it appears difficult for adults in the United States to accurately assess the quality of their diets.”
Father’s Day, which is June 19th this year, is right around the corner. While some people opt for a gift or card to give to their dad, others prefer to enjoy the day together. If your dad enjoys quality time with you and loves movies, a nice relaxing day on the couch may be exactly what he needs on the day that’s all about him. If you’re not looking to re-watch his favorite film for what feels like the millionth time, here are five films that can be found on Netflix, perfect for watching with your dad.
A team of researchers from Scotland and Germany has used ancient teeth to discover what they believe are the origins of the Black Death, one of the most significant episodes of disease in human history. Despite years of research into the bubonic plague, scientists have been unable to determine where the disease began. However, this new research suggests that it began in what is now Kyrgyzstan in the 1330s.
Wedding season is finally here, and the trend of the year seems to be whatever you want. Out with what is conventional and classic, brides seem to be embracing unique looks. From celebrities to collections, there seems to be a collective consensus that the traditional white dresses not what is trendy.
China has released a stern statement concerning President Biden’s warnings over Taiwan a few weeks ago. Wei Fenghe, China’s Defense Minister, warned that China would, “resolutely crush any attempt” made by the United States to interfere with China’s affairs in Taiwan.
Dangerous flooding caused by heavy rain and melting snow impacted several counties in Montana beginning Monday. As a result, all five of Yellowstone National Park’s entrances have been closed, with no official date for reopening. The flooding has caused damage to roads and bridges as well as many homes and businesses. Videos on social media show entire homes and bridges being swept away with the rushing water. Park officials released a statement saying many of the roads are completely gone and
will require a significant amount of time for repairs.
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th, in remembrance of the day that all enslaved people in America were ensured freedom. Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19th, 1865, a full two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, to take control of the state. Today it honors the end of slavery, and on June 17th, 2021 it became an official federal holiday. Below are books for both children and adults to learn more about the longest running African American holiday.
The Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine, signed a bill on Monday that will make arming teachers and school staff easier by reducing the hours of training required. The bill will reduce the training requirement from 700 hours to just 24. In a briefing DeWine reasoned that the 700 hours is intended to train law enforcement, and largely irrelevant to a school setting.
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