In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city
of Pompeii and nearby areas in thick volcanic ash.
Among them was Herculaneum, a small seaside
resort on the west coast of central Italy. Nearly 2,000
years later, the ancient city's beach has been
excavated and restored. It was opened to the public
on June 19, 2024.
July 12, 2024, began like any other day for Jose
Romero. The dishwasher at Red Lobster in Pueblo,
Colorado, began his shift by unpacking the day's
lobster shipments. But as he dug into the crate filled
with the live crustaceans, he noticed a vibrant
orange lobster. It was unlike any other he had seen
in his twelve years at the job.
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be one for the history
books for American gymnastics. The USA men's and
women's teams won a total of 10 medals. Their
impressive haul included three gold, one silver, and
six bronze medals.
China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe made history on June
25, 2024, when it brought back soil samples from
the Moon's far side. The feat marks the first return of
materials from the unexplored lunar region.
In the ultra-competitive world of Olympic swimming,
a mere hundredth of a second can make a difference
between a gold and silver medal. While skill and
intense training are essential for success, the right
swimsuit can be a game-changer in the tightest of
races.
On July 31, 2022, Jessin Fisher (10), his brother Liam
(7), and cousin Kaiden Madsen (9) went
fossil-hunting in the Hell Creek Formation in the
North Dakota Badlands. The area is rich in dinosaur
bones, and the trio hoped to find a few. Little did
they know that they were about to stumble upon
one of only a handful of juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex...
The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is the world's
largest and widest glacier. The massive ice sheet
stretches 80 miles (129 km) across, roughly the size
of Florida. The glacier loses about 50 billion tons of
ice annually and already accounts for about 4
percent of the planet's current sea level rise. If it
were to melt completely, it could raise global sea l...
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest
members of the dolphin family. The mammals hunt
in pods of up to 40 individuals. They are known for
their coordinated attacks on marine animals. But the
whales rarely pose a threat to humans.
Looking for an excuse to eat a donut? Then, you will
be thrilled to know that June 7, 2024, is National
Donut Day. This makes it your civic duty to indulge
in the fried treat. The sweet holiday is celebrated
annually on the first Friday of June. It was created by
Salvation Army volunteers to raise funds for those in
need.
