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[toom] / tum /


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While France's plans for a similar underground nuclear tomb have met with strong opposition, Onkalo has received broader backing in Finland.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

During the earlier phase, people buried in the tomb were often members of the same extended families, suggesting close-knit groups spanning multiple generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

King Tutankhamun’s tomb, containing the pharaoh’s solid-gold inner coffin and death mask.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"May our Christian sisters and brothers know and celebrate the hope of the empty tomb - and may all people of the region receive the peace, justice and freedom they long for."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Someone who has, you know, good grades and stuff? Our whole tomb depends on it. No offense, but you can’t give that job to just anybody.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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