Age of the oldest functioning university/college across the US and the EU, 2023. by u/maps_us_eu
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This ancient mountain that inspired Avatar's Pandora is one of the oldest formations on Earth
James Cameron’s “Avatar” film series introduced us to Pandora, a lush biosphere teeming with life, where exotic plants, animals and lemur-like humanoids thrive. While Pandora might be a fictional place, it was inspired by real places on good ol’ planet Earth, including a sandstone mountain so ancient it dates all the way back to the …
A Camera Beneath The Antarctic Is Searching For The World’s Oldest Ice
There’s no denying that news about space travel and moon landings is exciting, but you don’t have to look too far to find plenty of mysteries to explore right here on Earth. Like what the ice beneath Antarctica can tell us if we can get down far enough to check it out. Image Credit: COLDEX …
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Jonathan the Tortoise, The World’s Oldest Animal, Turns 190
Happy 190th birthday to the oldest animal, and oldest tortoise, in the human record. His name is Jonathan and he was given the title by the Guinness World Records, after confirming that he hatched in 1832 based on photographic records. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons According to The Guardian, governor of the British overseas territory Nigel …
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The Celts of the Iron Age, 7th-5th century BC. The oldest…
The Celts of the Iron Age, 7th-5th century BC. The oldest mentions of the Celts by Greek geographers date back to the 6th century BC. But archaeological data show a great continuity in the ways of life of the Celts from the Bronze Age (2200 BC) until 50 BC. by @LegendesCarto
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135-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Found in Scotland Could be Oldest Ever
The owner of a plumbing company found a 135-year-old message in a bottle under the floorboards in a house in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, Scotland while on the job. The whiskey bottle could be the oldest ever discovered, and perhaps the funniest. Photo Source: Peter Allan According to BBC Scotland, the plumber, Peter Allan, …
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89-Year-Old Willie Nelson Is Up For Four 2023 Grammys But Surprisingly, He’s Not Even The Oldest Nominee
Getty Image Willie Nelson is 89 years old, with his 90th birthday coming up in April, and he’s still unbelievably productive. Earlier this year, he released A Beautiful Time, his 72nd solo album and his fourth since 2020. Well, the nominations for the 2023 Grammys were announced yesterday (November 15) and they showed that it’s …
Kurt Cobain’s Oldest Smashed Guitar Fetches Nearly $500K At An Auction
Getty Image Smashing a guitar on stage is about the most rock and roll thing a musician can do. And nobody did it quite as vigorously (and often) as Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. In fact, Cobain’s on-stage antics are so revered that what looks to be the oldest err…surviving, smashed guitar by the late guitarist just …
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The Long History Behind The Oldest Standing Building In New York City
New York City is full of great tales and has history to spare – which is probably why it’s a no-brainer that the background of the city’s oldest standing building is worth a share. According to experienced NYC sightseeing guide Tommy Silk of Landmarks of New York, the Wyckoff House is the oldest (standing) – …
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Sour Taste May Be the Oldest Taste of Them All
Not everyone is a fan of sour-tasting things, but the fact is that sour may actually be the oldest taste. In the video above, host Kallie Moore talks about how sour might be the oldest taste of all. Sour taste was originally to alert animals to danger, but for some creatures, including humans, sour …
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Who Is the Oldest Partner on the Show?
Todd Tucker, husband of entrepreneur Kandi Burruss, is 47 years old. Todd, who is currently the oldest husband of the bunch, has been a fan-favorite for years. Like Kandi, Todd has also been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and works as a television producer, YouTube personality, and businessman. Over the years, Todd has produced a …