Why do we call fall, "fall?" It's exactly why you think — well, kinda. According to Merriam-Webster, the term "fall of the leaves" was popular for a while in Britain because it poetically captured the vibe of the season. That eventually got shortened to "fall" around the 1600s. A few hundred years and one American Revolution later, it's mostly just used in the States alongside the British English standard of "autumn." I think we should bring "fall of the leaves" back into style. It's dramatic! Mysterious! Just like the season itself. Happy fall of the leaves, everyone!
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Ad astra How much higher can you go after winning a medal at the Paralympics? Team GB sprinter John McFall has his eyes on the stars. McFall became the world's first "parastronaut" in 2022 as the European Space Agency (ESA) announced a new class of trainee astronauts, and has taken part in the ESA's "Fly!" feasibility study, which assessed the challenges a disabled person might face in space flight. McFall won bronze in 100m T42 at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and has credited the Paralympics with helping to challenge preconceptions of what people with disabilities can achieve. The ESA also said the study, which saw McFall take on winter and sea survival training and zero-gravity flights, marked "a significant milestone in the journey towards inclusivity in space exploration." Read the whole story here. |
A myth never dies
Oryxes are probably the closest thing to a real-life unicorn. (Their name makes a killer Scrabble play, too.) The Arabian oryx, with its glossy white coat that keeps things cool in the desert heat, is especially magical. The antelope species once roamed from Egypt to Yemen, but in the 1970s, it was classified as extinct in the wild due to overhunting. This kickstarted conservation efforts, which involved breeding the species in captivity and reintroducing it into the wild. Today, there are an estimated 1,220 Arabian oryxes in the wild and 6,000 to 7,000 in captivity. Just a reminder that there is always, always hope! Read the whole story here. |
Country is worldwide
Black country music artists, often overlooked despite their essential contributions to the genre, have been getting more attention recently. That's thanks in part to the success of Beyoncé's newest album, "Cowboy Carter," and the rise of artists like Nigerian American singer Shaboozey. Now, it's time to meet Dusty & Stones. Cousins Gazi "Dusty" Simelane and Linda "Stones" Msibi grew up working together on their grandparents' farm in rolling southern hills. The duo's grandfather was a pastor who played the harmonica in his youth and taught them the values of patience and hard work. However, this good old country origin story took place in their hometown of Mooihoek, in the tiny African country of Eswatini (formerly called Swaziland). How did they end up connecting with American country music? Two words: Dolly Parton. Seriously! Dusty says when he first heard the works of people like Parton and Donny Williams, he recognized himself in their ballads of small-town life. Read the whole story here. |
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Look, a stoat! This photo of a "dancing" stoat (also known as an ermine) is among the highly commended images in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. This is the 60th year of the popular competition, organized by London's Natural History Museum. Judges received a record 59,228 entries from people of all ages and experience levels from 117 countries and territories, and the images capture both the beauty of the natural world and the more serious ecological challenges it faces. The winners of each category will be announced on October 8, and 100 photographs from the competition will be showcased in an exhibition starting October 11. Read the whole story here. |
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In the last three years, a record number of unaccompanied migrant children — more than 500,000 — have traveled to the United States, many of them escaping violence and extreme poverty in rural areas of Central America. Immigration lawyer Rachel Rutter knows their stories and knows how much they have had to overcome. She also knows that their struggles don't end when they reach the US and that many lack stable housing, consistent meals, and mental health and academic support. "I saw that these kids don't just need legal status, they also need all of these other things if they're going to really heal and be successful," Rutter said. Compelled to fill in those gaps, she created Project Libertad in 2015. The nonprofit provides free legal representation, essential and social services, and newcomer support programs to immigrant youth. So far, it's helped more than 1,000 young people find a better life in the US. Read the whole story here. |
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| | This week on the 5 Good Things podcast, an MLB catcher made some kids' days by showing up to play wiffle ball, and the world's oldest man just celebrated his birthday. Plus, eight marching bands from HBCUs showcased their skills at the 10th annual National Battle of the Bands. Listen to the latest episode here! |
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Baseball is a game of discrete outcomes, which also means it's a game of endless statistics. Want to know how many hits a team averages on Thursdays when the weather is above 70 degrees and the pitcher took his morning bowel movement on time? There's a statistic for that! (Theoretically, at least.) And now, there's another one to add to the books. Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen made Major League Baseball history this week by becoming the first player to play for two teams in the same game. This is how it went down: Back on June 26, Jansen was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays when they played the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Halfway through one of his plate appearances, the game was called for rain and postponed to a future date. When that future date came, in August, Jansen had been traded to ... you guessed it, the Red Sox. And remember, he's a catcher, so when then game "resumed" at the very point it left off, he was actually in the catcher's position for his own phantom at-bat. Spooky! Read the whole story here. |
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Shameless animal video There's always time for cute animal videos. That time is now. |
Somewhere, there's a lab where researchers create scientifically adorable animal moments. They really hit it out of the park with their "baby musk ox jumping in a pile of leaves" experiment. (Click here to view) |
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