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• A deep, deep dive into the history of Disney's animatronics December 26, 2024 2:34 pm Boing Boing The Defunctland YouTube channel has just released a video documentary on the history of Disney animatronics, and as usual for creator Kevin Perjurer, it is a deeper dive into the subject than you'd ever suspect. It starts in Ancient Egypt, lingers in …
• Africa’s four most beautiful countries named by travel experts December 26, 2024 2:31 pm Daily Express Africa, a continent of unparalleled natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, offers some of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the world. From golden deserts and lush savannahs to vibrant cities and ancient landmarks, each country is a unique blend …
• Speaking Truth to Power December 26, 2024 2:16 pm The Times of Israel When we read through the early story of Joseph as given in Parashat Vayeshev, we encounter the dreadful details of his suffering.  Sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused of rape by his master’s wife, thrown into prison unjustly, and forgotten …
• Travel + Leisure Names Luxor Among Top 50 Travel Destinations for 2025 December 26, 2024 1:36 pm Sada Elbalad Thu 26 Dec 2024 | 03:29 PM Under the title “Top 50 Travel Destinations for 2025,” the American travel magazine Travel + Leisure, renowned for its focus on tourism and travel, published a detailed report listing these destinations, highlighting them as must …
• 3,000-Year-Old Mummy With Bubonic Plague DNA Challenges Black Death Origins December 26, 2024 1:19 pm NDTV New Delhi: An Egyptian mummy, over 3,000 years old, may have died from the bubonic plague, providing the first genetic evidence of the disease outside the Eurasian continent, new research shows. The finding challenges the long-held narrative of the Black …