Tower of Babel in ruins sparks debate on origin
The article surveys Nimrod's Tower ruins near Akkurkeft and Birs Nimrod site south of Hillah, noting vitrified mortar and stones, sandstone and sands. Porter argues lightning caused vitrified appearance and tower largely intact since ancient abandonment, prompting reflection on the legend of fire from heaven.
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Akkurkef
Euphrates River
Tvo Miles
Hillah
Birs Nim Rod
Bylonia
BR. K. Porter
Birs Nimrod
Porter
Constantinople dogs form tight city communities and guard territory
A correspondent describes how dogs in Constantinople live in small, self contained groups of six to ten, each defending a block or square. The most intelligent dog acts as leader, they greet locals and even recognize foreigners, and a lone intruding stray was attacked to protect a neighborhood领.
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New York
Constantinople
Cuizen
Apples As Medicine Phosphorus in Apples Boosts Brain Health
A Medical Age summary notes apples contain phosphorus and nutrients like malic and gallic acids. German analysts claim apples have higher phosphorus than most fruits or vegetables, aiding brain and spinal cord renewal. Acids from apples help sedentary individuals eliminate toxins, reduce acidity, and support digestion.
A Weeded Carnivorous Plant Preys on Fish
Commander Alfred Carpenter reports a carnivorous weed near the Paracel islands in the South China Sea that traps and consumes small fish. The plant's fleshy fronds ensnare prey by various grip methods, leaving exhausted, macerated remains, with the exact species unnamed.
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Sualin
Red Sea
Paracel Islands
South China Sea
Royal Funerals and Vassar Graduates Analysis
Royal guidelines discuss queen drawn up orders for royal funerals detailing coffin materials and gender differences while embalming is forbidden. Separate fates for married and unmarried widens. A Vassar graduates study finds only 45 percent married, most becoming teachers with many in literary fields and several lawyers and doctors among alumni.
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Bottle Imp Hoax Sparks Riot At Newmarket Theater
A 1740 wager between the Duke of Montague and a fellow impostor led to a dramatic hoax in which a bottle imp would jump into a bottle as a staged performance. Advertisements drew large crowds, the audience rioted when the imp promised a double price entry, forcing the theater to close and the conspirators to flee.
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Pobceman
Montague
Himidolty
Wade
Newmarket
The Coming Winter and Balsam Sales Claim Amid Rumor
A garbled section discusses winter preparation and a claimed best selling item named Trants Balsam. It asserts universal acclaim and strong sales growth, with vague references to quality and effect. The text is incomplete and hard to parse, but centers on a product touted as a great seller and widespread praise.
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