New World arrival of early humans sparks archaeology debates
The article traces shifting views on when people first reached North America from 12,000 years ago to claims of 40,000 70,000 or even 120,000 years. It covers Clovis points radiocarbon dating Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Pittsburgh 19,000 years and Santa Rosa Island finds suggesting ages beyond 40,000 years, plus debates over dating methods and interpretation.
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Turn of a Century coaster photo at Great America
Associated Press photographer Charles Knoblock shot from the front seat over his shoulder as riders on the Turn of a Century roller coaster at Great America in Gurnee Illinois north of Chicago. The horizon appears upside down to the riders in the view.
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