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The Holy Month Of Ramadan Has Begun

Ramadan, which began on April 2, 2022, is the
holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It was during
this ninth month that Jibril (the archangel Gabriel in
the Judeo-Christian faith) revealed the first verses of
the Quran — Islam's holy text — to the Prophet
Muhammad. The auspicious month's start is based
on the appearance of the super-slim young cresce...
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The Holy Month Of Ramadan Has Begun

Kansas Zoo's Fugitive Flamingo Has Been Spotted In Texas

A flamingo on the "run" from a Wichita, Kansas, zoo
for 17 years was recently spotted in Texas. No. 492
and its buddy, No. 347, escaped from the Sedgwick
County Zoo in 2005. While No. 347 has disappeared
since, No. 492, nicknamed Pink Floyd by Texas
officials, has been a frequent visitor to the Lone Star
State. The famous fugitive's latest sighting, posted...
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Kansas Zoo's Fugitive Flamingo Has Been Spotted In Texas

Two New Species Of Glass Frogs Discovered In Ecuador

The Southern Tropical Andes, which comprises areas
of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, is one of the world's
most biodiverse regions — especially when it comes
to amphibians. The area is home to about 980
amphibian species, including over half of the
150-known glass frog species. Now, two new
members of the tiny frogs have joined this ever-gr...
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Two New Species Of Glass Frogs Discovered In Ecuador

Stonehenge May Have Served As A Solar Calendar

Archeologists have long speculated that
Stonehenge, the prehistoric stone circle in Wiltshire,
England, was a sort of astronomical calendar
because of its perfect alignment with the
midsummer and midwinter solstices. However, they
have struggled to determine how the calendar
worked. Now, Professor Timothy Darvill of Bournem...
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Stonehenge May Have Served As A Solar Calendar

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