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A Desert Full Of Whales: Egypt's Window Into Evolution
What makes Wadi al-Hitan extraordinary is the type of fossils found here. The valley contains the remains of Archaeoceti, an extinct group of early whales that still retained traces of their land-dwelling ancestry.
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Tennis World Rocked By Middle East War As Indian Wells Begins
Dozens of international tennis players are gathering this week on the opposite side of the world in the California desert for the prestigious annual men's and women's tournaments that begin Wednesday.
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"It Has Everything": Australian Man Calls India The World's Must-Visit Destination
He says that traveling to India can change a person's perspective on the world. According to him, it offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and everyday life that is not easily found elsewhere.
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Crimson Desert a 'Premium' Experience, Will Not Have Microtransactions, Pearl Abyss Confirms
Developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed that its upcoming open world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, will not feature any microtransactions. The game will also not include a cosmetics cash shop. Crimson Desert is a "premium experience" that users only need to pay for once, the studio said.
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How Last Minute US Intervention Stopped UK's Plan To Bomb Israel In 1949
In January 1949, UK came within hours of launching a bombing mission on Tel Aviv after an aerial confrontation with Israeli forces over the Negev desert. The operation was cancelled only after direct intervention by then US President Harry Truman
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Deserts Around The World Where Snowfall Is Actually Normal
Snowfall in deserts is mainly the result of sharp temperature swings. Many deserts lie far from oceans or are located at high altitudes, both of which allow heat to escape quickly after sunset. In winter, nighttime temperatures can fall below freezing.
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Newly Discovered Comet May Become Visible In Daylight This April
A newly discovered comet has astronomers excited, with the potential to be a spectacular sight in early April. C/2026 A1 (MAPS) was spotted by a team of four amateur astronomers with a remotely operated telescope in the Atacama desert on January 13.
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Desert Vipers Seal Historic First ILT20 Crown After 46-Run Victory Over MI Emirates
The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday
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Saudi Arabia Sees First Snowfall In 3 Decades, Iceland Records 20 Degree Celsius
The people of Saudi Arabia woke up to a winter wonderland as snow covered parts of the kingdom for the first time in nearly three decades.
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Dozens Of Flights Cancelled, Roads Flooded As Rare Rainstorm Hits UAE
UAE airport authorities cancelled or delayed dozens of flights and roads were flooded in major cities as the heaviest rainstorm in months lashed the desert nation on Friday.
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A Desert Full Of Whales: Egypt's Window Into Evolution
What makes Wadi al-Hitan extraordinary is the type of fossils found here. The valley contains the remains of Archaeoceti, an extinct group of early whales that still retained traces of their land-dwelling ancestry.
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Tennis World Rocked By Middle East War As Indian Wells Begins
Dozens of international tennis players are gathering this week on the opposite side of the world in the California desert for the prestigious annual men's and women's tournaments that begin Wednesday.
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"It Has Everything": Australian Man Calls India The World's Must-Visit Destination
He says that traveling to India can change a person's perspective on the world. According to him, it offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and everyday life that is not easily found elsewhere.
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Crimson Desert a 'Premium' Experience, Will Not Have Microtransactions, Pearl Abyss Confirms
Developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed that its upcoming open world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, will not feature any microtransactions. The game will also not include a cosmetics cash shop. Crimson Desert is a "premium experience" that users only need to pay for once, the studio said.
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How Last Minute US Intervention Stopped UK's Plan To Bomb Israel In 1949
In January 1949, UK came within hours of launching a bombing mission on Tel Aviv after an aerial confrontation with Israeli forces over the Negev desert. The operation was cancelled only after direct intervention by then US President Harry Truman
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Deserts Around The World Where Snowfall Is Actually Normal
Snowfall in deserts is mainly the result of sharp temperature swings. Many deserts lie far from oceans or are located at high altitudes, both of which allow heat to escape quickly after sunset. In winter, nighttime temperatures can fall below freezing.
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Newly Discovered Comet May Become Visible In Daylight This April
A newly discovered comet has astronomers excited, with the potential to be a spectacular sight in early April. C/2026 A1 (MAPS) was spotted by a team of four amateur astronomers with a remotely operated telescope in the Atacama desert on January 13.
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Desert Vipers Seal Historic First ILT20 Crown After 46-Run Victory Over MI Emirates
The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday
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Saudi Arabia Sees First Snowfall In 3 Decades, Iceland Records 20 Degree Celsius
The people of Saudi Arabia woke up to a winter wonderland as snow covered parts of the kingdom for the first time in nearly three decades.
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Dozens Of Flights Cancelled, Roads Flooded As Rare Rainstorm Hits UAE
UAE airport authorities cancelled or delayed dozens of flights and roads were flooded in major cities as the heaviest rainstorm in months lashed the desert nation on Friday.
