Easter Island's population never collapsed, but it did have contact with Native Americans, DNA study suggests

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“A DNA analysis of 15 Rapa Nui individuals revealed that there was never a population collapse on Easter Island and that the inhabitants commingled...”

Another indigenous controversy. 

Ukrainian military units deny links to Ryan Wesley Routh

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“Ukrainian military units are denying links to Ryan Wesley Routh, the man arrested in an apparent assassination attempt against former President Trump.”

Quick denial. 

I live in Springfield, Ohio. We're frustrated by immigration impacts

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“Tensions are high in Springfield and unless we have an honest and open debate on real resolutions, things are going to get worse.”

The 10 Best Tasting Exotic Game Animals

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“The author has hunted and eaten wild game all over the world. These are his favorite exotic big-game animals for the grill.”

Yummy!

News of the weird: Food sovereignty movement sprouts as bison return to indigenous communities

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“The buffalo-centered food system was a success for thousands of years”

Some are intentionally going back.  In fact, going back is providing opportunities.

25 (Mostly) Essential Three Stooges Shorts

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“Now streaming on the aptly named Three Stooges+ channel, catch up with Moe, Larry, and Curly (and Shemp, and Joe, and Curly Joe).”

Maybe the world needs a little more N'Yuk, N'Yuk, N'Yuk.

Chinese SANY partners with Alltrucks to sell electric semis to EU

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“Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a strategic Agreement with European brand Alltrucks to fuel its expansion into Europe.”

If China dominates the European market then where will US manufacturers sell their stuff?  The biggest problem with 'free trade' is the need to defend and protect foreign markets around the world.  Countries like China will always have an advantage with 'free trade' because they have more...

America's dairy farms disappearing amid rising costs, pricing issues

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“The number of dairy farms in the United States has declined 95% since the 1970s, with factors including rising costs of production and milk price...”

Yes, pricing and cost have always been a problem in farming (not just dairy).  But all the nuances and hand waving over prices and costs deliberately hides the flaw government farm policies over the last 65 years.  What has happened to dairy farming should serve as a warning to avoid giving...

Carnivore diet sardine fast: I was not prepared for what this fad diet did to my body.

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“After just four hours, I started to feel absolutely insane.”

Who are these people and why do they exist?

Chart: Texas plans to build the most clean energy of any state

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“The state has more wind and large-scale solar than any other, and batteries are booming. The growth is set to continue — but its grid is still far...”

The less restrictive regulatory environment in Texas has encouraged more rapid adoption of both wind and solar energy.  Energy friendly government policy has allowed Texas to surpass California in green generating capacity over a short period of time.  The lesson learned from Texas should be that...