Once sinking slabs from a prehistoric ocean moved years ago and reached the Earth’s mantle, plumes formed, creating the low spot, researchers say.
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‘My night watchman, my postman and guardian’: How this ‘hearing cat’ takes care of his owner
“I used to sort of lay awake,” Genevieve Moss said. “But now I can sleep knowing that Zebby’s going to be there.”
Pineapple Pepsi? It’s a thing. The tropical soda returns exclusively at Little Caesars.
The soda is part of Little Caesars’ Pineapple Pair-Up Combo, which includes a 16-ounce Pepsi Pineapple and a large pizza.
‘God gave me all of that’: Once living in hotel room, Georgia mother of 8 gets home of her own
Ebon Sledge shared the update Sunday in a Facebook post. The Georgia mother had previously made a plea online for help, setting up a GoFundMe.
‘Heartbreaking’: Alabama mom’s attempt to teach kids business at lemonade stand ends with Labor Dept. report
Cristal Johnson was planning to pay kids $20.at her son’s lemonade stand while they learned math and customer service skills. Then the Feds called.
18-year-old drone pilot spots truck in flooded Colorado sinkhole, leading to rescue
Josh Logue, an 18-year-old Colorado drone pilot, said he was flying after heavy rains in the area when he spotted a truck submerged in a sinkhole.
Watch: Airline passenger gets comfortable, uses projector to screen ‘The Patriot’ on flight
A fellow traveler captured the moment and says the passenger was courteous and no one complained. But “to see that on the plane just blew my mind.”
California researchers find elusive kangaroo rat not seen in years
Kangaroo rats live in five specific locations within California’s Sierra Azul range, in addition to those living at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
NY legislators approve bill that requires hospitals to offer swim safety video to new parents
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids under 5; a NY group is hoping that a swim-safety video for newborn parents can help reverse that trend
Smugglers tried to ship 1,572 pounds of meth in maple syrup bottles, New Zealand police say
Officials intercepted the “maple syrup” shipment in January, which came from Canada and contained about 1,572 pounds of meth.