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Columbus likely Spanish and Jewish, study suggests
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Christopher Columbus may have been Spanish and Jewish, documentary says
Claim raises idea explorer was from community expelled by his Spanish patrons, but experts view it with caution. A 20-year genetic investigation of the remains of Christopher Columbus has turned ...3 hours ago -
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Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, study finds
The 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, Spanish scientists said on Saturday, after using DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old mystery.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Introduce cats and dogs gradually to prevent fighting, study finds
First meetings between new puppies and cats should be taken slowly, say Dogs Trust researchers. The key to stopping your pets from fighting like cats and dogs may lie in how you first introduce ...Yesterday -
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Turkey and Serbia suggest they might jointly produce military drones
The leaders of Turkey and Serbia say they plan close cooperation between their military industries including a possible joint production of military dronesYesterday - Turkey -
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Spanish steppes: an epic hike across the wild plains of Extremadura
The Via de la Plata is one of Spain’s toughest pilgrim routes, weaving through a landscape of isolated steppes and fortress cities in the country’s least-known region. Scorching sunlight glinted ...Yesterday -
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Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
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Is the stock market open on Columbus Day? Are banks and post offices closed?
Monday is both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and many services will be closed or running with modified hoursYesterday -
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This Is Why Trump Imagines He Will Win
The way he is now running is the best window we have into what kind of president he will be in a second term.20 hours ago - Donald Trump
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