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Famous Fedora
When most people think of Indiana Jones, the first image that pops up is Harrison Ford wearing his signature fedora. The hat became an iconic character itself within the franchise, gaining a tag line on 1989’s poster for The Last Crusade: “The man with the hat is back!” Indy was even willing to risk his life to grab his signature accessory, snagging it back from beneath a descending door in 1984’s Temple of Doom. So it came as no surprise that Propstore, a film and TV memorabilia company, revealed it had sold one of Indiana Jones’ screen-and-photo-matched fedoras for an outstanding $630,000. While Indiana Jones wore multiple fedoras throughout the five films, this particular topper was from The Temple of Doom.
Remarkable Mosaic
Recent excavations on the largely unexcavated Roman city of Wroxeter turned up the foundations of the settlement’s main building - revealing a stunning 2,000 year old mosaic of fish and other sea life made from green, blue, yellow, and red tiles. “One of the best-preserved examples of a Roman city in Britain, Wroxeter (or Viriconium as it was known) established in the 90s AD, was a thriving city of the Roman Empire, once as large as Pompeii,” a statement from English Heritage reads. “At its height, the city would have contained over two hundred houses, a civic bath house, marketplace, county hall and judicial center.”
Potholes Filled With Mosaics of Famous Art: Isn't it great, when you're strolling around town, to spot something that makes you smile? Treats in the streets...
Convention Stats
Democratic National Convention brings in 20 million viewers across 13 networks on its first night, edging the Republican National Convention's 18.1 million night one viewers; both of this year's figures top viewership in 2020.
9 Acre Timber Roof
ZGF Architects has revealed an impressive extension at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon that's topped by a massive wooden roof measuring a whopping 9 acres (3.6 hectares). The project consolidates nine buildings that had been put together over decades, creating a new layout, and unifying it all under the timber roof. ZGF Architects carried out the work while minimizing disruption to the airport. A key part of this was to prefabricate the roof in a factory and then position it into place.
Two Important Roles
Food banks play a crucial role in keeping communities fed across the globe. Another vital but lesser-known benefit? They’re helping to fight climate change, with a recent impact report outlining the link between food banks and a reduction in carbon emissions. Breaking down the numbers, food banks associated with The Global FoodBanking Network provided 1.7 billion meals to over 40 million people last year. That’s the equivalent of mitigating an estimated 1.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.
New Coins
The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III are entering circulation this week. Almost three million coins have been issued to post offices and banks across the country. The coins mark the King's new reign and celebrate his love of the natural world, with the reverse side featuring a pair of bees. Even as the King becomes a familiar sight on coins, those featuring Queen Elizabeth II will remain in circulation. New sets of coins are struck in response to demand.
“When I read the newspaper, I look for the good news because every thought we think changes our biochemistry. Your hormones are all affected by your thoughts. Pay attention to things that bring you joy.” Dr. Christiane Northup
On This Day
22 August 1851: The first America's Cup was won by the American yacht America in a race around the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast.
Today's Articles
Historic Moment: For the first time in 400 years, wild beavers have been born in London - to help make a more complex ecosystem.
Mystery Solved: Here's why the Olympic running track in Paris was purple - not the usual red colour.
Health Benefits of Ginger: For centuries, people have proclaimed ginger's healing properties. What do modern scientists think?
Extraordinary Creature: A remarkably intact fossil of a 240 million year old 'dragon' has been unearthed.
Mood Boosting Video
Evolution of Piano: Fun video of two pianists demonstrating the evolution of piano music from 1722 to today.
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