From his hotel room in Las Vegas, 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on a music festival, killing 58 people and wounding hundreds before taking his own life; it surpassed the Orlando shooting (2016) as the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Every evening, as the sun began to set, Oliver would frantically collect twigs, leaves, and anything shiny he could find to build the worldβs largest bonfire on his tree branch. It wasnβt just any bonfire, though. Oliverβs bonfire was adorned with disco balls, string lights, and a surprising number of glow-in-the-dark rubber chickens. His tree looked like a bizarre owl-themed nightclub.
This inclusion is unusual and has been the subject of much interpretation. The dog may symbolize faithfulness and vigilance, even as it rests in the presence of a much larger and potentially dangerous animal. The coexistence of the lion and the dog, both peacefully at rest, can be seen as a metaphor for the resolution of inner conflict and the tranquility that comes from a life devoted to spiritual pursuits.
Saint Jerome, as the translator of the Bible from Hebrew and Greek to Latin, is the patron of translators. Today, we present an etching created by Albrecht DΓΌrer, depicting him in a serene and contemplative environment, immersed in his work.The scene is set in a well-appointed study, bathed in warm, natural light that streams through a large window, illuminating the interior.
#Astrology Astro Photo of the Day
The new comet has passed its closest to the Sun and is now moving closer to the Earth. C/2023 A3 (TsuchinshanβATLAS) is currently moving out from inside the orbit of Venus and on track to pass its nearest to the Earth in about two weeks. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, pronounced "Choo-cheen-shahn At-less,", is near naked-eye visibility and easily picked up by long-exposure cameras.
Women Who Defied Traditional Gender Roles
One lesser-known historical woman who defied traditional gender roles and changed history was Annie Turnbo Malone, an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and inventor in the early 20th century. Born in 1869 to formerly enslaved parents, Malone grew up in a time when both racial and gender discrimination severely limited the opportunities available to Black women.
One dark and eerie folklore story that originates from a small and unique tribal culture comes from the Dani people of Papua, Indonesia.
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On this day Sep 30, 1919
Hundreds of Black People Killed in Elaine, Arkansas, Massacre