discovery
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Sonia Kasparian, the original designer of Roxy’s board shorts back in the mid-’90s, smiles in our recent conversation when I recount my astonishment at their discovery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
As Hanse sifted through archives, he soon made a surprising discovery: rare aerial photographs of Aronimink’s early days that diverged from old drawings of the grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
They say the discovery sheds light on how changes in ancient climatic conditions allowed gigantic dinosaurs to develop.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The discovery comes from accounts written by the 12th century historian William of Malmesbury.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
A more exciting development, at least for the newspapers, followed the discovery of some love letters in Perugia’s room.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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