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The 55-Day Country: How “Rose Island” Briefly Became a Micronation
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The 55-Day Country: How “Rose Island” Briefly Became a Micronation

Posted on: August 18, 2025August 17, 2025

In the 1968, Italian engineer Giorgio Rosa built a 400-square-meter platform on nine steel pylons in the Adriatic Sea, just beyond Italy’s territorial waters off Rimini. On 1 […]

Rose Island: Beacon of History, Sanctuary of Nature
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Rose Island: Beacon of History, Sanctuary of Nature

Posted on: August 17, 2025August 17, 2025

Nestled in Narragansett Bay off Newport, Rhode Island, Rose Island spans approximately 18–18.5 acres and earned its name because at low tide it resembles the shape of a […]

The Heroic Legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers
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The Heroic Legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers

Posted on: August 15, 2025October 23, 2024

During World War II, in the heat of battle and under immense pressure, a group of Native Americans performed one of the most remarkable feats in military history. […]

California End of Life Option Act: A Comprehensive Overview
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California End of Life Option Act: A Comprehensive Overview

Posted on: August 14, 2025October 23, 2024

The California End of Life Option Act (EOLOA) is a law that allows terminally ill individuals in California to request life-ending medication. Since its enactment in 2016, the […]

Grizzly 399: The Legendary Mother of Grand Teton
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Grizzly 399: The Legendary Mother of Grand Teton

Posted on: August 13, 2025October 23, 2024

In the world of wildlife conservation, few creatures have captivated the hearts and cameras of people quite like Grizzly 399. This remarkable bear, a mother many times over, […]

The Witchcraft Trial of Elizabeth Francis: A Dark Chapter in English History
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The Witchcraft Trial of Elizabeth Francis: A Dark Chapter in English History

Posted on: August 12, 2025October 23, 2024

In 16th century England, the fear of witchcraft permeated society. One of the earliest and most infamous cases of this paranoia was the trial of Elizabeth Francis in […]

The Big Thicket: A Biodiverse Haven in Texas
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The Big Thicket: A Biodiverse Haven in Texas

Posted on: August 10, 2025October 23, 2024

The Big Thicket, located in Southeast Texas, is a renowned natural preserve celebrated for its incredible biodiversity and ecological significance. Encompassing a variety of ecosystems, including dense forests, […]

The Halifax Explosion: A Catastrophe That Shook a Nation
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The Halifax Explosion: A Catastrophe That Shook a Nation

Posted on: August 9, 2025September 30, 2024

On the morning of December 6, 1917, the bustling wartime port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, became the site of one of the most devastating non-nuclear explosions in human […]

Seoul Halloween Crowd Crush: A Tragic Night in Itaewon
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Seoul Halloween Crowd Crush: A Tragic Night in Itaewon

Posted on: August 8, 2025September 27, 2024

On October 29, 2022, the bustling Itaewon district of Seoul, South Korea, became the scene of a horrific crowd crush that claimed the lives of 159 people and […]

The 2015 Mina Stampede: A Tragedy in the Heart of Hajj
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The 2015 Mina Stampede: A Tragedy in the Heart of Hajj

Posted on: August 7, 2025September 27, 2024

The 2015 Mina stampede stands as one of the darkest moments in the history of the Hajj pilgrimage. Occurring on September 24, 2015, during the annual pilgrimage to […]

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From fern (“far”) +‎ weh (“pain”).
Literally, "far pain" or "far sickness",
as contrasted with Heimweh
(“homesickness, longing for home”).

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