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In 1951, an English couple moved with four children to a roadless Tasmanian island for a different life; they stayed 55 years, and 7,400 hectares became protected | World News

Representative image of a family walking through the rugged coastal landscape of Tasmania. Image Credits: ChatGPT. In 1951, an English couple moved with their four children to a remote island in Bass Strait, off north-west Tasmania, to build a life far from mainland routines. John and Eleanor Alliston settled on Three Hummock Island, a roadless…

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A Mexican entrepreneur began melting discarded plastic into wall and roof panels; within three years his startup had built 500 rooms and secured contracts for 300 homes

An entrepreneur began melting discarded plastic into walls Workers at a recycling plant in central Mexico are turning five and a half tonnes of discarded plastic bottles and old toys every day into strong building materials, helping low-income families get better homes while keeping waste out of local dumps. The process, developed in 2013 by…

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Former India pacer Javagal Srinath spotted travelling in Bengaluru Metro with trolley bag: Internet praises his simplicity

The former India fast bowler was seen travelling like any other Bengaluru commuter. There was no cricket ground, no television camera and no entourage. Just a former India fast bowler, a trolley bag and an ordinary ride on Bengaluru’s Metro.A photograph of Javagal Srinath travelling on Namma Metro has caught the attention of cricket fans…

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In 1978, Richard Branson bought a bare 74-acre Caribbean island for $180,000; it now shelters more than 140 animal species, including breeding lemurs and giant tortoises | World News

An aerial view of Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, a private island in the Caribbean. Credits – Wikimedia Commons In 1978, Richard Branson, then 28, paid $180,000 for a small, uninhabited island in the British Virgin Islands. Necker Island had no fresh water source, no buildings and barely any vegetation beyond scrub and…

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In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a private Polynesian atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; it is now a wildlife sanctuary where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings emerged in one season

Marlon Brando bought a private Polynesian atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ A private Pacific atoll once owned by Hollywood actor Marlon Brando has become one of French Polynesia’s most important marine conservation sites, with thousands of sea turtle hatchlings recorded after decades of habitat protection. Biologists monitoring Tetiaroa Atoll recorded more than 15,614…

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A West Texas rancher rejected wind turbines twice before agreeing to 7 on his family ranch; the royalties now help pay for feed and workers and keep the operation running

John E. Davis (AI enhanced scereengrab- Youtube/KC Videoclub) A fifth-generation West Texas rancher twice rejected plans to put wind turbines on his family’s property before eventually agreeing to host seven turbines. Today, the wind project has become an important source of regular income for John E Davis, helping him continue his ranching operation and invest…

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In 1992, Congress ordered the removal of 2 dams blocking the Elwha River—24 years later, the river finally ran free to the Sea | World News

In 1992, Congress passed an Act of law that few outside Washington State took much notice of at the time, yet it would go on to reshape one of the Pacific Northwest’s great rivers. According to the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act, the federal government was to buy up two hydroelectric dams that…

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In 2009, Minnesota treated Pickerel Lake with fish poison to remove common carp; afterward water clarity rose nearly 600% and plant cover climbed from 4.6% to 90%

For decades, Pickerel Lake in Minnesota struggled with poor water quality, heavy algal growth and extremely low aquatic plant cover. The shallow lake had become dominated by common carp, a bottom-feeding fish that can disturb lake sediments and alter the movement of nutrients through an aquatic ecosystem.But after the invasive fish were removed in 2009,…

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Quote of the day by Christopher Walken: ‘We’re born alone. We die alone. And in between, we spend our lives looking for connection…’, when the ‘Pulp Fiction’ star shared words of wisdom highlighting how the true meaning of life stems from true friendship |

Quote of the day by Christopher Walken: ‘We’re born alone. We die alone. And in between, we spend our lives looking for connection…’, when the ‘Pulp Fiction’ star shared words of wisdom highlighting how the true meaning of life stems from true friendship Christopher Walken is a veteran face in the industry who has had…

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Dolly Parton funeral: Family gather for singer’s burial at Nashville site; to be laid to rest beside husband Carl Dean – PICS |

The family of country music icon Dolly Parton, gathered at the Nashville burial site on Friday morning to bid the singer a teary goodbye. Dolly Parton’s family gather for emotional farewell Three days after news broke about the star’s sudden demise, her near and dear ones were spotted arriving at the location early Friday morning….

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