In other news, a metal detectorist in Germany has found a hoard of Nazi-era gold valued at €45,000.
And... two men claim to have found one of the legendary Nazi treasure trains. "...the train might hold up to 300 tons of gold.
I am so jealous... Bartlett and the 1715 Fleet Queens Jewels Salvage Crew counted more than 300 gold coins valued at four point five million dollars. The larger coins-- called Royals-- tell an important story of the past. Royals were specifically made for King Phillip V and are incredibly rare. There were only 20 or so known to exist in the world before the crew found these 9.
In other news, a metal detectorist in Germany has found a hoard of Nazi-era gold valued at €45,000. And... two men claim to have found one of the legendary Nazi treasure trains. "...the train might hold up to 300 tons of gold.
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The compound that gives cinnamon its distinctive flavor and smell is a potent inhibitor of colorectal cancer, a study with mice shows. Genetics study may lead to eye drops for cataracts Ladies, you have my support Women all around the world will be getting something off their chest today: Mainly their tops. Aug 23 marks Go Topless Day, a 24-hour period where women (and men) are encouraged to bare their upper bodies in order to protest hypocritical laws that force women to cover their breasts while allowing men to walk around with no shirts. This explains everything, Third Louisiana Public Water Supply Site Tests Positive for Brain-Eating Amoeba Cheating man has crotch SET ON FIRE by jilted girlfriend Because they also deal with Ground Transportation Prostitutes working the streets in Italy told to wear hi-vis vests so that drivers can see them Because in a land of milk and honey, there is no need for looting University of Wisconsin Director of Community Relations Says Shoplifting Not a Crime Would you get yourself chipped? Imagine the convenience. No need to carry keys or credit cards; your car can recognize you by the special identification number carried in the chip. Terminals for chipped credit cards like they have in Canada and Europe let you tap directly from bank account to store. No more entering passwords for your computer or phone. “When you think you know something,
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From the largest fairs, to the small local events that showcase the livestock competitions, you can find a healthy list of events right here on the Fair listings page of this web site. - See them all here Each Wednesday, you can find a few of the Fun Freebies that will be held throughout New England during this week. To see many more events that are taking place each weekend, Click on any of the drop down tabs from each page of this web site. Bascom Lodge Weekly Performances atop Mount Greylock Adams Ma Sitting atop Massachusetts’ highest peak in the Berkshires sits Bascom Lodge There are a myriad of opportunities for fun for families throughout the summer and early fall. Open May 31st through October 30th, the lodge offers workshops, lectures, music and explorations of all kinds. Jacobs Pillow Dance Inside/Out Performances Wednesday-Saturday Stockbridge Ma These performances have taken place every week from Wednesday through Saturday during the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. The shows are performed outside, with a beautiful backdrop of the Berkshire Hills in the summer. When the weather is threatening the performance will move to an indoor studio with very limited seating. Call the Box Office after 5pm the day of the performance to find out if it will be outdoors or indoors. The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts Series Greater Boston Ma This concert series, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community. Third Thursday Street Festival Thursday Willimantic Ct Each third Thursday of the month, Willimantic Ct attracts thousands of people to stroll down Main street and enjoy a variety of music and entertainment as well as theatrical, visual and food delights. Six stages simultaneously host a wide variety of music and entertainment. Willimantic's diversity really shines through in the delicious authentic international cuisine. Enjoy locally produced artwork, beer, music, and street performers. Third Thursday Street Festival Thursday Pittsfield Ma Every third Thursday the downtown district comes alive with live music and performances on multiple stages setup for the event, local food and craft vendors set up booths, street performers are entertaining people and plenty of fun is to be had. If you want to experience a little more, businesses are open late for shopping, theater and there are plenty of dining options available as well. Free Fun Friday's Friday's throughout Massachusetts Each week on Friday, The Highland Street Foundation will sponsor free admission to Museums and other cultural and fun destinations throughout Massachusetts. This program is open again this year to all Ma. residents thanks to this very generous family foundation. Free Entrance to all National Parks Next Tuesday Nationwide Next Tuesday, the National Park Service celebrates its 99th birthday by generously offering visitors free access to the parks it protects. Every Founders' Day, park visitors get a birthday gift: waived fees to all 401 of those beautiful and wild places. Check for the nearest park to you for some fun explorations. National Museum Day is next month on the September 26th. There are many museums all over the Northeast and the Country that participate in this program. The Smithsonian Museum will send you free tickets to visit the museum of your choice if you submit the request to them. To receive your free Museum Day Live! Ticket for two people only, please enter your information into the request and send it out to The Smithsonian Museum . Your Ticket will be emailed to you after you submit your information. You must print your ticket and present it to receive your free admission. Many museums in New England offer free admission during specified days of the week. You can find them here in the Good Diggin Museum Listing of New England. There are also many Cities and Towns that offer free weekly live music shows with a wide variety of music available. There are also car shows in many Cities and Towns as well. You can find a lot of options here on the Good Diggin, Free Weekly Town Concert listings or the Car Show listings. Remember Lenny B, the Lamborghini driving Batman that made it his mission to visit sick children in the hospitals of Maryland? Well sadly, the man behind the mask -- 51-year old Lenny B. Robinson, was struck and killed by another motorist after his Batmobile Lamborghini broke down on the highway.
He will be remembered for all the lives he impacted, and the positive change he brought to the world. Alcohol was likely involved
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