In April 1944, a person in Louisiana made the last confirmed sighting of an ivory-billed woodpecker.
As his rule of Syria was coming to an end, Bashar al-Assad played a lot of Candy Crush.
The Free Republic of Verdis is a small tract of land in Southeast Europe between Croatia and Serbia along the Danube River that is striving to be recognized by the international community as a micronation. Verdis has not been claimed by Croatia, Serbia, or any other state.
Bears don’t really take long, winter hibernation naps in dens. They may, however, enter into a state of torpor due to a lack of food. During torpor, they may move around to prevent pressure sores from developing and to conserve heat.
In the U.S., the anime movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle nearly doubled the take of Oscar favorite One Battle After Another.
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This article appears in February 27 • 2026.