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Stephen Colbert Schooled Brazilian Scientists for Making Wrong 'Lord of the Rings' Reference, Confusing Sméagol and Gollum
A group of Brazilian scientists discovered a new species of spider which they named "Iandumoema smeagol," referring to one of the characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. However, "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert had some issues regarding the name of new spider.
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More Than Half of Amazon's Trees Are Heading To Extinction; Production of Brazil Nuts And Mahogany Threatened
A study, involving a large group of scientists, found that more than half of the Amazonian tree species could become extinct, thanks to massive deforestation. More than 5,000 trees species are in deep trouble, including the ones that are producing cacao and açaí palm.
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Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Live Stream Free: Watch Online 2015 NFL, TV Channel
After a discouraging loss from Arizona, the Seattle Seahawks will face San Francisco 49ers in their home court at Sunday (KPTV-12 (Fox), 1:25 p.m. PT/4:25 p.m. ET). The match will decide Seahawks' fate in the playoffs as they can't afford to lose anymore.
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Michigan State Spartans Upsets Ohio State; Breaking Buckeyes' 23-Game Winning Streak
Ohio State's 23-game winning streak has just ended. No. 9 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State after Michael Geiger hit a 41-yard field goal before the time expires, giving Spartans a 17-14 win.
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Scientists Study Dead Galaxy at Edge of Milky Way to Look for Evidence of Elusive Dark Matter
Up until now, scientists have not been able to find any evidence of dark matter, which they say makes up 27% of our universe. The existence of this unobserved matter could only be detected by looking at its gravitational effects on galaxies. Now, a scientist looks at the edge of the Milky Way to find evidence.
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Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon Hosted by River of Life Foundation, ROLCC New Wave English Ministry, and Santa Clara Mayor’s Office
Santa Clara, CA – November 1, 2024 – The River of Life Foundation, in collaboration with River of Life Christian Church’s New Wave English Ministry and the Santa Clara City Mayor's Office, is proud to announce the Annual Thanks Giving Fair and Luncheon scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the River of Life Christian Church’s campus
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
