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Medals in a forgotten bag

Medals in a forgotten bag

Viky
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The sheriff's office subsequently found anything in the seized bags. "Often it's various weapons like knives. But occasionally we find something that takes our breath away," notes local Sheriff Lane Akin.
We love it :-)

We love it :-)

pikec
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So it's been almost two years since our club was founded.
Tombs with gold jewellery

Tombs with gold jewellery

Viky
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Archaeologists who found two royal tombs on the south-western Greek island of Peloponnese are rejoicing in a great discovery. Initial estimates put them at around 3,500 years old. Inside were gold jewels such as an amulet with the Egyptian goddess Hathor, who was the protector of the dead and welcomed and awakened the underworld.
Searching for meteorites in Antarctica

Searching for meteorites in Antarctica

Viky
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Scientists will search for rare meteorites in Antarctica. The British expedition hopes to find at least a few. Their exploration will take six weeks. They've gone to the region of permafrost and cold equipped with a special metal detector. Specifically, they're looking for meteorites called Siderites. They usually contain 20 percent iron and nickel.

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