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The fossil was originally discovered in 1979 near an artificial reservoir outside the city.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Charmain, originally from Arbroath, met the prophet through a Christian dating site in spring 2014 and after a whirlwind romance they married in September that year.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Second, it turns out that the grand jury originally refused to indict the Broadview Six, and instead came back with what’s called a “no true bill.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The game was originally scheduled to release in 2025, but that launch has been delayed multiple times.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

There were only eighteen sleeping bags, originally meant for the overland journey, and the men drew straws to see who would get them.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong