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Mongolian Hunters and Their Golden Eagles: Magnificent Photos of This Living Heritage

A Mongolian photographer’s amazing portfolio of nomadic hunters with their golden eagles is helping keep this unique tradition alive by sharing the magnificent bond between these hunters, their horses, and their birds. Batzaya Choijiljav, 48, was born in western Mongolia’s Zavkhan province and grew up around nomadic people. Today, he lives in the capital city…


Man Renovating Kitchen Discovers Historic 400-Year-Old Paintings That Are of ‘National Significance’

A man from England who was getting his kitchen renovated was shocked to discover that there were historic 400-year-old paintings of “national significance”—on the wall of his flat. In December 2022, Luke Budworth, 29, had temporarily moved out of his one-bedroom apartment on Micklegate, one of the main streets in York, England, as his kitchen…


Photographer Is Accompanied by an Adorable ‘Assistant’ While Taking Photos in the Wild

A North African wildlife photographer who took the cutest and most unexpected “assistant” to a photo shoot in the wild has wowed netizens. Wildlife photographer Djamel Hadj Aissa from Ghardaïa in Algeria, is a member of the famous family that founded the first zoological park in Algeria. Today, the Hadj Aissa family has six zoological…


‘God’s Crazy Bricklayer’: This Man Spent His Life Building a Cathedral by Hand—Check Out the Interiors

Spaniard Justo Gallego Martinez (1925–2021) spent his entire life building a cathedral and he did it on his own. But this enigmatic man—who gained renown as “God’s crazy bricklayer”—from Mejorada del Campo, a small town close to Madrid, was not a lofty architect. Rather, Don Justo (his honorific name) was raised in a humble, devout…


‘We Needed a Bigger Scale’: Idaho Angler Reels In Monster Pike Weighing Over 40 Pounds for State Record

The second his lure hit the bottom of Hayden Lake, Thomas Francis felt his line peel with a ferocity he knew “wasn’t normal.” The avid angler from North Idaho would garner a new state record for his catch that day, March 21, reeling in a behemoth northern pike that weighed 40.76 pounds, measuring 49 inches…


Man Afraid of Upcoming Surgery Tries to Pay for Wife’s Cake Early, Shop Refuses His Money and Makes a Deal Instead

A man who walked into a bakery, determined to pay for his wife’s birthday cake early since he was scheduled for a risky surgery, never expected the kind and overwhelming response he would receive. 73-year-old Keith Hall walked into Cupcake Café on St. Joe Plaza Drive in Palm Coast, Florida, in late February to pre-book a…


‘Do You Believe in Life After Birth?’: A Tale of Twins in the Womb

Our “Tales of Wisdom” series aims to highlight important morals and inspire a cherishing of the age-old virtues that can uplift our souls and help us return to tradition. We hope you will enjoy reading this. Somewhere, a pregnant mom’s blissful bump was carrying twin babies—Faith and Doubt. They were healthy and developing fast. One…


Rep. Hinson Calls for Biden Admin to Shut Down ‘CCP’s Expansive Surveillance’ in US

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) called for the Biden administration to shut down the “CCP’s expansive surveillance” in the United States following her participation in the delegation meeting with Taiwanese leadership. “Let me be clear: The U.S. stands with Taiwan in the face of the CCP’s aggression,” Hinson told The Epoch Times. “Furthermore, it comes as…


Anticipated Ukrainian Counter-Offensive Potentially Marred by Plans Leak: Reports

Several classified documents detailing United States and NATO plans to assist an upcoming Ukrainian counter-offensive appear to have been leaked online, according to mainstream media reports. On April 6, the New York Times reported that the documents—which contain sensitive military information—had been posted on Twitter and Telegram and were now being shared on pro-Russia social…


How I Stayed Grounded With 40 Years’ Experience in Civilian and Military Aviation

Commentary Just as a preface, this story has a point. Mainly that there are lessons I learned early in life that have stood me in good stead. Such as the need to be patient and calm when things are going sideways, and also to keep my mouth shut unless I have something of real value…