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The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

Rare photo of the elusive tree octopus
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The Pacific Northwest tree octopus ( Octopus paxarbolis) can be found in the temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula on the west coast of North America. Their habitat lies on the Eastern side of the Olympic mountain range, adjacent to Hood Canal. These solitary cephalopods reach an average size (measured from arm-tip to mantle-tip,) of 30-33 cm. Unlike most other cephalopods, tree octopuses are amphibious, spending only their early life and the period of their mating season in their ancestral aquatic environment. Because of the moistness of the rainforests and specialized skin adaptations, they are able to keep from becoming desiccated for prolonged periods of time, but given the chance they would prefer resting in pooled water.

An intelligent and inquisitive being (it has the largest brain-to-body ratio for any mollusk), the tree octopus explores its arboreal world by both touch and sight. Adaptations its ancestors originally evolved in the three dimensional environment of the sea have been put to good use in the spatially complex maze of the coniferous Olympic rainforests. The challenges and richness of this environment (and the intimate way in which it interacts with it,) may account for the tree octopus's advanced behavioral development. (Some evolutionary theorists suppose that "arboreal adaptation" is what laid the groundwork in primates for the evolution of the human mind.)

Reaching out with one of her eight arms, each covered in sensitive suckers, a tree octopus might grab a branch to pull herself along in a form of locomotion called tentaculation; or she might be preparing to strike at an insect or small vertebrate, such as a frog or rodent, or steal an egg from a bird's nest; or she might even be examining some object that caught her fancy, instinctively desiring to manipulate it with her dexterous limbs (really deserving the title "sensory organs" more than mere "limbs",) in order to better know it.

Map of estimated tree octopus maximum range, including spawning waters

Tree octopuses have eyesight comparable to humans. Besides allowing them to see their prey and environment, it helps them in inter-octopus relations. Although they are not social animals like us, they display to one-another their emotions through their ability to change the color of their skin: red indicates anger, white fear, while they normally maintain a mottled brown tone to blend in with the background.

The reproductive cycle of the tree octopus is still linked to its roots in the waters of the Puget Sound from where it is thought to have originated. Every year, in Spring, tree octopuses leave their homes in the Olympic National Forest and migrate towards the shore and, eventually, their spawning grounds in Hood Canal. There, they congregate (the only real social time in their lives,) and find mates. After the male has deposited his sperm, he returns to the forests, leaving the female to find an aquatic lair in which to attach her strands of egg-clusters. The female will guard and care for her eggs until they hatch, refusing even to eat, and usually dying from her selflessness. The young will spend the first month or so floating through Hood Canal, Admiralty Inlet, and as far as North Puget Sound before eventually moving out of the water and beginning their adult lives.

Why It's Endangered

Route 101, separating the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula from Hood Canal

Although the tree octopus is not officially listed on the Endangered Species List, we feel that it should be added since its numbers are at a critically low level for its breeding needs. The reasons for this dire situation include: decimation of habitat by logging and suburban encroachment; building of roads that cut off access to the water which it needs for spawning; predation by foreign species such as house cats; and booming populations of its natural predators, including the bald eagle and sasquatch. What few that make it to the Canal are further hampered in their reproduction by the growing problem of pollution from farming and residential run-off. Unless immediate action is taken to protect this species and its habitat, the Pacific Northwest tree octopus will be but a memory.

The possibility of Pacific Northwest tree octopus extinction is not an unwarranted fear. Other tree octopus species-including the Douglas octopus and the red-ringed madrona sucker-were once abundant throughout the Cascadia region, but have since gone extinct because of threats similar to those faced by paxarbolis, as well as overharvesting by the now-illegal tree octopus trade.

Tree Octopus hat from 1923

The history of the tree octopus trade is a sad one. Their voracious appetite for bird plumes having exhausted all the worthy species of that family, the fashionistas moved on to cephalopodic accoutrements during the early 20th Century. Tree octopuses became prized by the fashion industry as ornamental decorations for hats, leading greedy trappers to wipe out whole populations to feed the vanity of the fashionable rich. While fortunately this practice has been outlawed, its effects still reverberate today as these millinery deprivations brought tree octopus numbers below the critical point where even minor environmental change could cause disaster.

While efforts were made in the past to preserve remaining tree octopus habitat, these were met with resistance by the timber industry, which has traditionally viewed the tree octopus as a nuisance, both because the octopuses favor the valuable, moss-shrouded trees of old growth forests-pitting conservation needs against lucrative sources of lumber-and because octopuses hiding among felled trees often gummed up sawmills and stained pulp vats with their ink.

Traveling sideshow exhibits, such as this one by Glen "Bones" Hartzell from 1942, demonized tree octopuses to the ignorant masses
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These nuisances led many loggers to regard tree octopuses as bad luck, resulting in the pointless killing of octopuses on sight at logging camps in a misguided attempt at eradicating the troublesome species. Anti-octopus sentiment was so strong among loggers that some even began to fear that the octopuses were prone to attacking humans.

These fears were fueled in no small part by gratuitous stories involving tree octopuses harassing lumberjacks and distressing damsels in Northwestern-themed pulp magazines of the 1930-40s and variously "nipping", "entangling", or "suckering the flesh" of the heroes of men's action magazines of the 1950-60s. (The magazine publishers depended on cheap paper made from wood pulp and were glad to contribute to the anti-octopus propaganda campaign of the timber industry.)

To this day, misunderstanding and fear of these gentle creatures can still be found among many old timers, although education campaigns-and special octopus-separators installed at sawmills-have largely halted the practice of tree octopus eradication.

How You Can Help

More Tree Octopus Information

Posters motivate the citizenry to action! Post them!

Tree Octopus FAQs - Frequently asked questions, now with answers.

Tree Octopus Sightings - Includes photos of and behavioral research on the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus and other tree octopus species.

Tree Octopus In The Media - appearances of tree octopuses, both real and fictional, in the media and popular culture.

Research On Other Tree Octopus Species:

The author of this article and its subsections is Lyle Zapato.
This site is not associated with any school or educational organization,
other than the Kelvinic University branch of the Wild Haggis Conservation Society.
Not to be confused with the Pacific Northwest Octopus Tree.

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Jupiter and Saturn, our solar system's two largest planets, were visibly closer together on Monday night than they have been in 800 years - marking an extremely rare celestial event known as the " great conjunction."

The conjunction occurs when the orbits of the two planets align every 20 years, but the event is not always visible, and the planets do not typically come as close together as they did on December 21.

This time around, Jupiter and Saturn were just 0.1 degrees apart - less than the diameter of a full moon.

The planets were so close, they appeared, from some perspectives, to overlap completely, creating a rare "double planet" effect. However, while the planets appeared from Earth to be very, very close, in reality, they are still hundreds of millions of miles apart.

The event happened to coincide with the winter solstice and the week of Christmas, but it can occur during any time of year.

If you missed the spectacle, or if your sky appeared cloudy Monday night, don't worry - the planets will still appear extremely close together in the night sky for the next several weeks, and dedicated astrophotographers are sharing their best shots of the night on social media.

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New York City, New York

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kuwait City, Kuwait

How to watch the great conjunction

The great conjunction shines bright shortly after sunset, low in the southwestern sky, as viewed from the Northern hemisphere, NASA said.

Through the entirety of December and the beginning of January, skywatchers can easily spot the two planets with the naked eye. They are so bright, they are even visible from most cities.

Jupiter currently appears brighter than any star in the sky. Saturn is slightly dimmer, but still just as bright as the brightest stars, with a recognizable golden glow.

Saturn will appear slightly above and to the right of Jupiter, and even looks as close to the planet as some of its own moons, visible with binoculars or a telescope. Unlike stars, which twinkle, both planets will hold consistent brightness, easy to find on clear nights.

The event is observable from anywhere on Earth, provided the sky is clear. It is easiest to spot along the equator, becoming more difficult to see further north.

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If you're reading this, I'll assume you've had a Reese's peanut butter cup at least once in your lifetime. I mean, who hasn't? Not only are they available year round, they also come in fun shapes around the holidays. Do Reese's trees and Reese's eggs sound familiar? If you're a fan of the popular peanut butter cups, your mouth is probably salivating right about now. Unfortunately, a deeper look into Reese's ingredients might make you question that last minute purchase at the checkout line. As delicious as they are, Reese's peanut butter cups can be detrimental to your health.

A Little Background

Reese's peanut butter cups were invented in 1928 by Mr. Reese. He was a farmer and a shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. After inventing the sweet treat, Mr. Reese decided to quit the dairy farming business and start his own candy company in his basement. And the rest is history.

Reese's peanut butter cups come in many different shapes, sizes and varieties. Although the chocolate to peanut butter ratio seems like perfection, the other ingredients in the popular candy are cause for concern.

Ingredients In Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients include: Milk chocolate, (milk, chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, no fat milk, milk fat, lactose, soy lecithin, PGPR), peanuts, sugar dextrose, salt, TBGQ and citric acid.
The most questionable ingredients are:
1. Soy Lecithin

Research has shown that as much as 93% of soy is genetically modified. Soy lecithin has been found to have detrimental effects on fertility and reproduction. It can cause behavioral and cerebral abnormalities. It has also been linked to breast cancer.

2. PGPR

PGPR is short for polyglycerol polyricinoleate. The manufacturer of this popular candy replaced cocoa butter with PGPR to lower the cost of production. PGPR comes from castor beans and it's used to reduce the viscosity of chocolate. It has been connected to gastrointestinal problems and allergic reactions in children.

3. TBHQ

TBHQ stands for tertiary butylhdroquinone. It's derived from petroleum and can be extremely toxic. Side effects of ingesting TBHQ include nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, delirium and collapse. Research has shown that TBHQ can damage the lungs and umbilical cells in humans. It can also cause stomach cancer. Children who are exposed to this chemical may show anxiety, restlessness and intensified ADHD symptoms.

Make Your Own Organic Peanut Butter Cups

There's no debating the delicious taste of Reese's peanut butter cups. But do you really want to risk the potential health effects by eating them, or feeding them to your children? If peanut butter cups happen to be one of your favorite treats, there are safer ways eat them without putting your health at risk! Look for organic peanut butter cups at health food stores, or make your own! Here's how:
Ingredients

12 muffin tin liners

12 ounces of organic dark chocolate

1 cup of organic peanut butter

1/4 cup of raw honey

1/4 teaspoon of organic salt

Directions

1. Make the muffin cups more shallow by trimming them.

2. Using a small saucepan, melt the chocolate on low heat while stirring continually. Leave it on for 1-2 minutes and be careful not to overcook.

3. Using a teaspoon, put chocolate portions into the muffin cups.

4. Place the whole muffin tin into the fridge to solidify.

5. In a medium bowl, mix the organic peanut butter, raw honey and salt.

6. Once the chocolate in the fridge has hardened, heat the peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat to soften it.

7. Put a small portion of peanut butter into each of the chocolate-coated cups leaving some room at the top for another layer of chocolate.

8. Store the cups in the fridge for 10 minutes, then spread and flatten the peanut butter.

9. Put the cups back in the fridge for 1 hour or until the peanut butter hardens.

10. When the peanut butter is ready, rewarm the remaining chocolate and add a layer to the top of each candy.

11. Cool it once again in your fridge until the chocolate hardens.

12. Enjoy!

Watch the video to learn how to make a vegan-friendly version!

Sources:
Healthy Food Team
Mr. Healthy Life
Dr. Axe
Try Living Organic
Natural News

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Located at the Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint, the oddly-shaped, and even more oddly-named Octopus Tree of Oregon is a massive oddity, in the area, but such trees are more common to the coastal and mountain forests of the Pacific Northwest than most people realize.

The Octopus Tree (also known as the Council Tree, the Monstrosity Tree, and the Candelabra Tree) is believed to be around 250 to 300 years old. The tree itself extends from a central base that is nearly 50 feet around, and instead of shooting straight up with a central trunk, the body of the tree splits into a number of smaller trunks. The bizarre arbor has long been an attraction.

Some believe that the huge Sitka spruce was simply shaped by natural conditions such as extreme weather. However, it was Native Americans in the area who trained the tree into its cage-like assortment of thick vertical trunks. Such trees are common in the Pacific Northwest, and are known as culturally modified trees. Native Americans created the tree to hold canoes with corpses, in a practice known as "tree burial." Culturally modified trees were also made to mark important places.

The tree is protected as a popular attraction by a short fence and its importance is explained by an informational sign. There are no octopi at the site, but hopefully this weird tree is interesting enough that that won't be much of a disappointment.

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In South Africa, a small group of volunteers is waging an online battle against Covid-19 and vaccine misinformation. Much of it comes from abroad, Jack Goodman reports.

When Sarah Downs tweeted about how her grandmother had died from Covid-19, there was one response she did not expect.

"I had just posted a message on Twitter basically saying my amazing grandma passed away and she meant a lot to me," she says.

"So then I had someone asking me, 'Well, was there an autopsy done? What were the autopsy results? You don't know that she passed away from Covid. She could have passed away from something else.'"

She had run directly into a Covid-19 denier. They're a relatively small but vocal group who have a range of beliefs - but in general, many think coronavirus is a "hoax" or "not real", and are against public health measures and lockdown rules. Right now, one of their main preoccupations is campaigning against vaccines.

But Sarah - studying molecular biology and infectious diseases - was the wrong person to troll.

Mistress of Science

At the top end of the information pipeline are a relatively small collection of Facebook groups and users, including some that have actively promoted hard-line anti-vaccination content for years.

"We estimate that it's about 20,000 South Africans who are actually active on anti-vax Facebook pages," says Prof Hannelie Meyer, a pharmacist and adviser to the South African Vaccine and Immunisation Centre (Savic).

That's just a fraction of the country's population of 59 million. And most anti-vaccine claims in South Africa actually originate in the United States, according to a 2015 study.

The Anti-Vax Files

The Anti-Vax Files: A new series from BBC Trending, on the World Service from 05:30 GMT Saturday. Download the podcast or listen online

Data about vaccine hesitancy in South Africa is limited, says Prof Meyer, but studies indicate that more wealthy and educated groups - which include people who are more likely to be white - are less willing to get a jab.

Busting myths

Meanwhile the government has run a public campaign to bust prevalent health myths.

A leading virologist has also pushed back against rumours - for instance, that Covid-19 and the vaccines that prevent it are a Western plot to reduce Africa's population and control the continent's natural resources.

Battling false information

South Africa has been battling the same fake scientific theories that have been spreading elsewhere.

And, like in other countries, Facebook groups have been a hotbed of anti-vaccine sentiment.

One of the most prominent groups - 10,000 strong - seeks to spread "awareness" about vaccines. In reality, the hard-line anti-vaccine outlook of members is very clear. The majority of the posts in the group ridicule or dismiss vaccines.

One video posted in the group - originally aired on an evangelical US Christian television programme - suggested getting a jab could lead to "a lifetime of illness".

The woman that runs the group, Christine Hewlett, sells immune system boosting supplements in an online shop along with a book about raising "vaccine-free" children.

We repeatedly asked Christine Hewlett for comment, but she didn't respond.

We also contacted Facebook, which says it's looking into the groups we found. A spokesperson pointed out that the social network "has already connected two billion people to reliable information from health experts."

Fact-checking after work

As unverified information flooded social media throughout the course of the pandemic, Sarah Downs stepped in to help answer questions.

One of those she helped was swimming teacher Sheona Lottering.

"I had a friend that forwarded me a German article," Sheona says. "She was trying to convince me that death was one of the side-effects [of a Covid-19 vaccination].

"And I was a little bit freaked out about that."

Through an exchange of voice notes, Sarah explained the nuance of an adverse event - like a sudden sickness or even death - following someone's vaccination. These incidents are recorded, but it doesn't necessarily mean vaccines were the cause.

Now Sheona is regularly in touch with Sarah about tricky vaccine-related questions.

Going undercover

And some South African volunteers have gone a little deeper into the battle against disinformation.

"The claims are so bizarre I could hardly believe there are people believing these things," says Lisa - not her real name because she fears an online backlash.

Lisa spends hours lurking in Facebook groups. Her aim is simple: guide people towards trusted sources of health information.

"I don't like misinformation, so when I see something, I just try to correct it," she says.

She's been doing that in one form or another for well over a decade, so she's seen communities grow and has become familiar with their tactics.

Young mothers in particular are targeted in Facebook groups, she says, where posts are coordinated to try and convince them not to vaccinate their children.

That's when Lisa springs into action. She keeps her inbox open and believes gentle communication works best - asking about people's concerns rather than shouting statistics at them.

Less terrified

But Sarah, Lisa and other volunteers we spoke to risk exposing themselves to online abuse, and the prospects of persuasion can often seem slim. It's difficult, pro-health work - that isn't paid. So do they judge success?

"I think if I can just help one person be a little bit less terrified... that's what I aim to get out of it," Sarah says. "And if they're willing to take the vaccine, even more so."

Listen to The Anti-Vax Files from BBC Trending, on the World Service from 05:30 GMT Saturday. Download the podcast or listen online.

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On 10 March 2016, the web site News4KTLA published an article reporting that NASA had issued a frightening advisory concerning the possibility that the trajectory a "rogue planet" known as "Nibiru" or "Planet X" would intersect Earth's orbit, with potentially disastrous consequences:

Is this the end of the world as we know it? Doomsayers have prophesied for decades about a giant, rogue planet in our solar system - dubbed Planet X or Nibiru - that has the capacity of colliding or passing near Earth, with catastrophic consequences. And of course, NASA has known about the mystery planet for years, but declined to warn us ... until now. Finally, after the announcement of "Planet Nine" in January, conspiracy theorists have proved to the skeptics that they have been right this entire time, and NASA finally has to admit its wrongs. The planet, according to Caltech researchers, has a mass about 10 times that of Earth and takes about 15,000 years to make a full orbit around the sun - And it's heading towards Earth, with a collision date of August 21, 2016. Although Caltech researchers have admitted that we are headed for doomsday. NASA continues to tiptoe around the subject.

"Although our scientists at NASA have emphasized for years that Nibiru doesn't exist, we are ready to reveal the fact that it does exist," said NASA spokesperson Heather Cartwright. "The truth is we have been tracking the object for at least a decade and it is definitely headed towards planet Earth. However, we are expecting a close flyby - not the doomsday collision that Caltech researchers are predicting. There is no need to cause mass panic." In a response to NASA's statement, Caltech researcher Randall Smith had this to say: "For NASA to minimize the threat to our earth by calling it a 'close flyby' is insulting to our research. We have concrete evidence that proves Nibiru is headed straight for earth with a collision that will destroy life as we know it. NASA is just trying to avoid mass panic and chaos within our world. But we all deserve to know that our days are numbered."

This report was untrue, just another clickbait fabrication originating with News4KTLA, a fake news site that has appropriated the call letters of a legitimate Los Angeles television station and news outlet ( KTLA).

NASA has never issued any such warning, nor reported the existence of any "rogue planet." In fact, NASA has stated just the opposite, that no planet such as "Niburu" is known to exist:

Nonetheless, fringe religious elements periodically invoke doomsday scenarios that posit an apocalypse brought about by another planet's passing in close proximity to Earth, with one such instance supposedly set to occur on 23 September 2017, as reported by Fox News:

Christian numerologists claim that the world will end on Sept. 23, 2017 as they believe a planet will collide with Earth.

According to Christian numerologist David Meade, verses in Luke 21: 25 to 26 is the sign that recent events, such as the recent solar eclipse and Hurricane Harvey, are signs of the apocalypse.

The verses read:

"25: There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'

"'26: Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.'

Sept. 23 is a date that was pinpointed using codes from the Bible, as well as a "date marker" in the pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

Meade has built his theory, which is viewed with a widely skeptical lens, on the so-called Planet X, which is also known as Nibiru, which he believes will pass Earth on Sept. 23, causing volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and earthquakes.

Ed Stetzer, a pastor and executive director of Wheaton College's Billy Graham Center, took exception to such reporting in a piece published on the web site of Christianity Today:

First, there is no such thing as a legitimate 'Christian numerologist.'

Sure, the writers of Scripture do, indeed, use numbers to point to a few things-that's first-year seminary. But, it stops at first-year seminary because there are not secret numerical codes that require a profession called "Christian numerology."

Seminaries don't offer this as a formal degree nor do any professional, accredited institutions. David Meade, the man the Fox News article cites as their source for these claims, doesn't have any formal, academic training in numerology.

That's right, multiple news outlets are referencing the findings of a man with, according to his website, nothing more than a bachelor's degree in Economics and Astrology from an unnamed institution.

Furthermore, Meade doesn't provide us with evidence of any biblical training he has received in order to speak authoritatively about the end times. He is discussing biblical matters of profound significance and making predictions about events of global importance without any real authority on these topics.

To make matters worse, the planetary alignments that Meade is using to support his claims about the end of the world have, according to an Express article, already happened four times in the past 1000 years.

Meade is a made-up leader in a made-up field, and should not be on the front page of anything, let alone Fox News.

And, when we remind people of this, maybe they will be less likely to report on it next time.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday submitted a slew of new proposed amendments to the country's Constitution that include a mention of God and describe marriage as a heterosexual union.

The draft amendment is part of a set of suggested changes. It enshrines Russians' "faith in God," adding that marriage as a "union of a man and a woman," a wording in sync with Putin's long-stated opposition to same-sex marriages.

Ahead of these proposals, the Russian-Orthodox church, with which Putin has closely aligned himself, had asked to add a reference to "God" to the constitution, causing huge controversy among critics. They refer to the long-standing communist tradition and the strict division between church and state.

Many others criticised the proposed amendment, arguing that it is inappropriate considering Russia is a multi-denominational country.

Experts suspect that Putin used this proposal to divert attention from other critical draft amendments, which could expand his powers.

Nationwide vote in April

The Kremlin-controlled parliament quickly endorsed Putin's draft in the first of three required readings last month, and is set to give it the final approval next week, setting the stage for a nationwide vote on April 22.

Putin first proposed amending the constitution in January's state-of-the-nation speech, saying it is necessary to broaden the powers of parliament and bolster democracy. Kremlin foes have described the proposed changes as part of Putin's efforts to remain in charge after his current six-year term ends in 2024.

Following up on proposals from a Kremlin working group that worked in parallel with lawmakers, Putin on Monday presented 24 pages of additional amendments for the second reading set for March 10.

Proposal to prevent "giving away" Crimea

The president also responded to a working group member's suggestion to add wording that would prevent any future Russian ruler from giving away Ukraine's Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - or any other territory. He added an amendment that prohibits surrendering any part of Russian territory and outlaws making calls for that.

Another proposal underlines a special status of Russians as a "state-forming" ethnic group while pledging to protect the nation's other ethnic groups.

And in sync with proposals to outlaw disparaging the Soviet role in WW II victory, Putin added an article pledging to protect "historic truth" and forbid "belittling the people's heroic protection of the Motherland."

The amendment comes as Russia prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of victory in World War II - the nation's most important holiday.

The new set of amendments doesn't offer any clue, however, what position Putin may take to continue calling the shots after his term ends. The 67-year-old Russian leader has been in power for more than 20 years, making him the nation's longest-serving leader since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday submitted a slew of new proposed amendments to the country's Constitution that include a mention of God and describe marriage as a heterosexual union. The draft amendment is part of a set of suggested changes.

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IS IR REAL OR FAKE?

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A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed over seven people and infected 60 others ...
Chinese researchers say they have identified a new virus behind an illness that has infected dozens of people across Asia, setting off fears in a region that was struck by a deadly epidemic 17 years ago.There is no evidence that the new virus is readily spread by humans, which would make it particularly dangerous, and it has not been tied to any deaths. But health officials in China and elsewhere are watching it carefully to ensure that the outbreak does not develop into something more severe.

Researchers in China have "initially identified" the new virus, a coronavirus, as the pathogen behind a mysterious, pneumonialike illness that has sickened 59 people in the city of Wuhan and caused a panic in the central Chinese region, the state broadcaster, China Central Television, said on Thursday. They detected this virus in 15 of the people who fell ill, the report said.

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A new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus has killed over seven people and infected 60 others ...

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Is this real or fake?

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This information is true I read somewhere

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It Is a fake.I have  checked the website. Yevhen . Ukraine

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Elif(ÇiğdemKurku)

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A mysterious liquid was detected in a bronze bowl dating back thousands of years, and it turned out to be the potion of immortality in the chinese legend.

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The confirmation!

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You helped us choose 32 competitors, and now you have chosen a champion. More than 930,000 votes were cast in five rounds, and the winner of Tournament Earth 2021 is a photograph of Lake Van, Turkey. The image was suggested by readers in February 2021 and it was slotted as the #8 seed in the Tranquility bracket. Shot by astronaut Kate Rubins in September 2016, the photo shows part of one of the largest alkaline lakes in the world.

Thank you for participating in our tournament, for sharing your ideas, and for cheering for your images on social media. The tournament may be over, but be sure to come back as we bring you a new view of our home planet every day of the year. If you really like astronaut photos, come back for a new one every weekend. Also check out our EO Explorer tool to see if we have captured any views of your part of the world.

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Tournament Earth - Astronaut Photography Edition

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For more than 20 years, astronauts have been shooting photographs of Earth from the International Space Station. So which is the best photograph of Earth? Over the next five weeks, you can help us decide. Each week from March 8 to April 12, you can vote for your favorite images in a five-round knockout-style tournament.

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Aliens are among us

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US Navy confirms UFO videos are the real deal

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People can Travel to mars easly and cheaply with the outstanding technology.

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I'm not sure. I haven't done research on this

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fake news, the course of the epidemic in our country continues.

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meryem(çiğdemkurku)

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Emine[Çiğdem Kurku]

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Scientists Say Global Warming Has Stopped

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Is it real or fake?

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 The coronavirus arrived a few days after the beginning of 5G in China. an anonymous group of researcher make the connection with the beginning of 5G.the Project's main investigator sayed: " The causal link between the coronavirus and 5G no doubt about it, the government not talking about because this is purely economic !"

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 The coronavirus arrived a few days after the beginning of 5G in China. an anonymous group of researcher make the connection with the beginning of 5G.the Project's main investigator sayed: " The causal link between the coronavirus and 5G no doubt about it, the government not talking about because this is purely economic !"

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LEGT Condorcet

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LEGT Condorcet

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Who (world Heath Organizations) has confirmed that a treatment based on kebab samurai sauce is a good start to treat the first symptoms and even to protect against the coronavirus.(http://www.legorafi.fr/2020/03/06/loms-confirme-quun-bon-gros-kebab-sauce-samourai-est-une-protection-efficace-contre-le-coronavirus/)

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Who (world Heath Organizations) has confirmed that a treatment based on kebab samurai sauce is a good start to treat the first symptoms and even to protect against the coronavirus.(http://www.legorafi.fr/2020/03/06/loms-confirme-quun-bon-gros-kebab-sauce-samourai-est-une-protection-efficace-contre-le-coronavirus/)

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LEGT Condorcet

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Is it real or fake?

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Is it real or fake?

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New Delhi extends lockdown as cases overwhelm hospitals

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Covid-19 has killed more than 3.1 million people and infected over 152.4 million others globally.