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How to Trace Food History With Ancient Leftovers

Katherine Moore spends her days surrounded by bones. On the lower floor of the Penn Museum, down an elevator beside the café and through two locked doors, her lab’s shelves are stacked with the skeletal remains of everything from llamas and cattle to pigs, fish, and guinea pigs. This isn’t just any cabinet of curiosities: It’s the Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials (CAAM), and its osteological library is a key tool in Moore’s mission to unpack our historical eating habits. “Look at that rough break,” she says, holding up a cow’s tibia from the 18th century. “That shows that this animal has been butchered and prepared for meat in a very informal, non-market-based way.” She notes that bones...

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Censure, impeachment threats used to be rare. Not anymore

By Stephen Groves and Farnoush Amiri | Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans have held it over Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for months. Attorney General Merrick Garland is facing it too. And President Joe Biden seemingly isn’t far behind. Driven by the demands of hard-right members, Republicans in the House are threatening impeachment against Biden and his top Cabinet officials, creating a backbeat of chatter about “high crimes and misdemeanors” that is driving legislative action, spurring committee investigations, raking in fundraising money and complicating the plans of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his leadership team. Long viewed as an option of last resort, to be triggered only for the most severe wrongdoing, the constitutionally authorized power of impeachment is rapidly...

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Now Designs Dog Biscuits Tin with Lid, Good Dog Design $13.09

    Dog Owners take a look at this adorable container for your pup’s treats! Keep fido’s treats nearby and on hand with this stylish storage tin by Now Designs. Dog biscuits are often hidden away in the cabinet or pantry in an unappealing container, which makes them difficult to access when needed. This tin features an attractive white base and matching black lid. The front features a tidy “Biscuit” Design. Made from food safe powder coated galvanized steel, this dog treat container is 7 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter. There is plenty of space to store Dog biscuits, Training treats, rawhides, or your pup’s favorite snack. The modern, sleek Design Coordinates with a variety of decor styles...

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Classroom Organization Ideas

The purpose of organization is to make your entire classroom run smoothly. Knowing where items are located can make creating lesson plans and following your daily schedule easier and more efficient. Taking a little bit of time to label, organize, and put things in bins or bags can save so much time in during and after your school day. If you're anything like me, finding what you need is so much simpler when everything has a set place. A little organization can go a long way and help your classroom look and feel so good! TEACHER TIPS Sometimes it is hard to find a place for all the small items that teachers need. A messy desk with too many things...

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“What Is This Thing?”: 139 Times People Stumbled Upon Mysterious Objects And The Internet Offered Them An Explanation (New Pics)

The answers come to those who seek them. Especially on the subreddit 'What Is This Thing?' This online community is home to 2.3 million members who are always ready to help people identify the mysterious objects they found. The gig is simple: someone uploads a photo of whatever it is they want the name of, and the gang starts commenting under it, offering their input until, inevitably, a person shows up who knows exactly what it is. However, even if you're not posting anything, scrolling through their solved cases feels like an interesting challenge, where you can test (and expand) your own knowledge. So we invite you to do just that!#1 This Metal Piece Is Attached To The Wall In...

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