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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, arrives on stage for a campaign rally on the Ellipse on October 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. With one week remaining before Election Day, Harris delivered her "closing argument" speech where she outlined her plan to moved America forward and urged voters to "turn the page" on Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Palestinians search through the rubble of a building after an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on October 29, 2024, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. Gaza's civil defence agency said on October 29, that an overnight Israeli air strike killed more than 55 people in a residential building in the northern district of Beit Lahia. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
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Research at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire has revealed a staggering array of carved ritual protection, or apotropaic marks (sometimes called ‘witches marks’), one of the most identified at any of the charity’s 400 sites, English Heritage announced today (29 October). Over the course of two years, long-time English Heritage volunteer, Rick Berry, has discovered and mapped around 20 carvings at the Tudor property, once visited by Henry VIII and his then Queen, Catherine Howard.
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ESTES PARK, CO - JANUARY 12: The beautiful Stanley Hotel is pictured from the front on January 12, 2016 in Estes Park, Colorado. The hotel is located 10.4 miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park. The grand, upscale hotel dates back to 1909. The Stanley Hotel, known for its architecture, magnificent setting, and famous visitors, may possibly be best known today for its inspirational role in the Stephen King's novel, "The Shining." This Colorado hotel has been featured as one of America's most haunted hotels and with the numerous stories from visitors and staff.
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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Anna Kendrick attends the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
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The new Apple iPhone 16 models on display upon release on September 20, 2024 at the Apple Store at The Grove in Los Angeles, California. Apple on September 9, 2024 announced a new iPhone built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race.
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