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Liang Metanduno cave on Muna, a tropical island off southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia, is filled with prehistoric paintings, but one stands out in particular, a claw-like hand stencil that's at least 67,800 years old.
Archaeologists, including National Geographic Explorer Maxime Aubert, believe the stencil is the oldest rock art attributed to modern humans and doesn't just reveal insights into early human intelligence, but prehistoric life in the Indonesian archipelago, and migration to Australia too.
Photograph by Maxime Aubert.
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Liang Metanduno cave on Muna, a tropical island off southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia, is filled with prehistoric paintings, but one stands out in particular, a claw-like hand stencil that's at least 67,800 years old.
Archaeologists, including National Geographic Explorer Maxime Aubert, believe the stencil is the oldest rock art attributed to modern humans and doesn't just reveal insights into early human intelligence, but prehistoric life in the Indonesian archipelago, and migration to Australia too.
Photograph by Maxime Aubert.
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Also known as Old Sober, this is a heartwarming and soul-restoring soup with roots in New Orleans. A special dish that makes you feel whole again, it is often sought out as a hangover cure. 
Apollo Citharoedus from the House of the Citharist, Pompeii, bronze,
1st century BCE
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On this day in 1984, the Queen single “Radio Ga Ga” debuted on the UK Singles Chart at #4 (February 4)
Written by drummer Roger Taylor, the opening track from the album “The Works” was a worldwide success for the band, reaching #1 in 19 countries, #2 in the UK and Australia, and #16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The band performed the song at every concert from 1984 to their last concert with lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1986, including their performance at Live Aid in 1985, and continues to be a favourite with the current touring lineup of Queen + Adam Lambert.
At live performances the crowd clap along in unison with their arms above their heads in response to the lines in the chorus, which is a real highlight of live Queen shows with thousands of hands clapping at the same time.
Brian May was amazed at the Live Aid audience doing the clapping thing as well:
“I remember thinking 'oh great, they've picked it up' and then I thought 'wait, this is not a Queen audience'. This is a general audience who've bought tickets before they even knew we were on the bill. And they all did it. How did they know? Nobody told them to do it."
At the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards the video for "Radio Ga Ga" would receive a Best Art Direction nomination.
Roger Taylor said:
“That's part of what the song's about, really. The fact that they [music videos] seem to be taking over almost from the aural side, the visual side seems to be almost more important.”
American pop singer Lady Gaga credits her stage name to this song.
She stated that she "adored" Queen, and that they had a hit called 'Radio Ga Ga'. "That's why I love the name".
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On this day in 1973, the Elton John single “Crocodile Rock” went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (January 3)
The single from his 1973 album “Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player” became Elton’s first US #1, staying in the top spot for three weeks.
It also went to #1 in Canada, New Zealand, Italy and Switzerland, #2 in Australia, #3 in Germany, Belgium and Norway, #5 in the UK and #6 in South Africa.
The song was inspired by John's discovery of leading Australian band Daddy Cool and their hit single "Eagle Rock", which was the most successful Australian single of the early 1970s (with 1,000,000 sold), remaining at #1 for a record of 10 weeks.
John heard the song and the group on his 1972 Australian tour and was greatly impressed by it.
A photo included in the album packaging features John's lyricist, Bernie Taupin, wearing a "Daddy Who?" promotional badge.
Classic rock song!
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Black-Figure Ceramic Kylix depicting the God Dionysus.
540–530 BC.
This magnificent black-figure ceramic kylix (drinking plate/cup) by the master potter-painter Exekias comes from Attica in Greece.
It shows the God Dionysus reclining in a ship with a vine-entwined mast, surrounded by dolphins. This illustrates the myth in which pirates attempt to capture him and are transformed into dolphins.
It was excavated in the Etruscan site of Vulci and acquired in the 19th century, it is among the museum’s most celebrated Greek vases.
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While the internet is currently obsessed with “lazy” viral cheesecakes made of just Greek yogurt and biscuits, the real world of cheese is a much more sophisticated map of textures and traditions.
Cheesecake isn’t a single recipe; it is a global spectrum ranging from airy, soufflé-like clouds to dense, caramelized blocks. While the New York-style is defined by its heavy graham cracker crust and thick cream cheese heart, other cultures use cheese as a delicate, structural canvas.
A true Japanese Cheesecake uses whipped egg whites to achieve its iconic “jiggle,” while the Spanish Basque version is intentionally scorched at high heat to create a bitter, burnt top that protects a molten center.
The regional identity of these cakes is anchored in the specific curds used. Germany’s Käsekuchen relies on Quark for a tangy lightness, while the Polish Sernik uses Twaróg for a heartier, more rustic bite. In Corsica, the Fiadone is made from Brocciu (sheep or goat milk cheese) and citrus zest, resulting in a flourless cake that tastes purely of the Mediterranean hills.
From the almond-scented Ostkaka of Sweden to the raisin-studded versions of Eastern Europe, these desserts prove that cheese is simply the starting point for infinite local expression.
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This week in 1978, the Gerry Rafferty single “Baker Street” was released (February 3)
Rafferty was in Stealer’s Wheel (of “Stuck in the Middle” fame), but issues after the break-up meant that for three years, Rafferty was unable to release any material.
After the disputes were resolved in 1978, he recorded his second solo album, “City to City”, which included the epic worldwide smash hit “Baker Street", with the iconic sax riff (played by Raphael Ravenscroft), and cracking guitar solo (played by Hugh Burns).
Songfacts reports that Ravenscroft was reportedly paid only £27 for his sax contribution. The check that he was given bounced, so the musician framed the useless payment and hung it on his solicitor's wall.
And yeah, Baker Street was actually a real place.
Rafferty explained to Martin Chilton at the Daily Telegraph:
“Everybody was suing each other, so I spent a lot of time on the overnight train from Glasgow to London for meetings with lawyers.
I knew a guy who lived in a little flat off Baker Street.
We'd sit and chat or play guitar there through the night."
Ultimately, “Baker Street” was one of the songs that defined the late 70s era, peaking at #1 in Australia, Canada, and South Africa, #2 in the US and Switzerland, #3 in the UK, Ireland and Germany, #4 in New Zealand and Austria, and #9 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Rafferty commented on how profitable his biggest song had been, stating: "Baker Street still makes me about £80,000 a year. It's been a huge earner for me. I must admit, I could live off that song alone".
For “Baker Street”, Rafferty received the 1978 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
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Machu Picchu, meaning "old mountain" in Quechua, is a stunning 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Peruvian Andes (Cusco) at an altitude of 2,430 meters.
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s a flying devil ray! 🛩️🌊
These rays are known for their impressive acrobatics, jumping or breaching well above the water’s surface while migrating. They get their devilish name from the horn-shaped fins on their faces, which give them a distinctive look.
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This week in 1984, the Frankie Goes to Hollywood single “Relax” went to #1 on the UK Singles Chart (January 28)
The band’s debut single was one of the decade's most commercially successful records, selling a reported two million copies in the UK alone, easily ranking among the ten biggest-selling singles in the UK, and remaining in the UK Top 40 for 37 consecutive weeks, 35 of which overlapped with a radio airplay ban by the BBC (owing to lyrics perceived as overtly sexual).
"Relax" remains the UK's biggest-selling debut single of all time.
Elsewhere it went all the way to #1 in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, and Finland, #2 in Belgium, Norway, and Iceland, #3 in Ireland , #4 in Austria and Sweden, #5 in Australia, the Netherlands, and Denmark, #10 in the US and New Zealand, and #11 in Canada.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood became the first act signed by ZTT Records, a new record label co-founded by the producer Trevor Horn (The Buggles), who saw the band performing an early version of "Relax" on the Channel 4 show The Tube.
The band’s singer, Holly Johnson, said he wrote "Relax" in his head, and that the lyrics came to him as he was walking down Princes Avenue in Liverpool.
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An eighteenth-century Venetian sculptural masterpiece belonging to the Intesa Sanpaolo collection is showcased at the Gallerie d'Italia Museum, Vicenza
Fall of the Rebel Angels, carved out of a single piece of marble in 1740 by Italian sculptor Agostino Fasolato.
This week in 1973, the Stevie Wonder LP “Talking Book” debuted on the UK Albums Chart at #45 (February 3)
The sound of Stevie Wonder’s fifteenth studio album is sharply defined by his keyboard work, especially with synthesizers.
His use of the Hohner clavinet model C on "Superstition" is widely regarded as one of the definitive tracks featuring the instrument.
“Talking Book” earned Wonder his first Grammy Award, with "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 16th Grammy Awards.
“Superstition" also won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.
The LP made it to #3 in the US, #9 in France, #12 in Canada, and #16 in the UK and Italy.
Rolling Stone ranked it #59 on its list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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Blackout Basics: What to Do When the Power Goes Out.
An increase in severe weather-related events combined with an aging infrastructure has made power outages more of a “not if but when” event for many Americans.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average American home experiences about two hours of power outage each year outside of major weather events. However, the key word in the sentence is “outside.”
The number of outages triples when the agency factors in hurricanes, wildfires, heatwaves, and severe winter storms. Overall, outage time has more than doubled since 2013, when the EIA began compiling its reliability data.
Annual power outage periods vary significantly between states, from about 1.5 hours in South Dakota to nearly 30 hours in North Carolina, according to EIA data. As you would expect, states more prone to extreme weather such as hurricanes in North Carolina have significantly longer disruptions.
Additionally, our nation’s power grid has become a target for domestic extremists. Attacks on U.S. power grids rose to a historic high in 2022, with physical threats and cyberattacks to electric infrastructure increasing by 77 percent to 163, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Power outages are an inconvenience for anyone. However, the longer they last, the more dangerous they can become.
Food spoilage, exposure to threatening temperatures, potentially disabled water systems, medical equipment failures, and lack of refrigeration for medications top the list of dangers that can occur when the lights go out.
In addition, lengthy blackouts can hurt businesses. The DOE estimates blackouts cost American businesses around $150 billion per year.
Although there is little the average citizen can do to prevent a blackout, there are some steps you can take to help you through one. This article offers a list of 12 actions you can take during a power outage, which is defined as an unexpected loss of electricity.
1. Grab your “lights out” box
A “lights out” box (also called a blackout box) is a container full of supplies that come in handy when the power goes out. Here are some of the essentials to place in your box, tote, or bag.
Flashlight or headlamp (along with extra batteries) for each member of the family
Candles, lighters, or matches
Solar-powered and battery-powered USB power packs and chargers
Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio
First aid kit
Bottled water
Non-perishable snacks
Puzzles, paper and pen, playing cards.
Make sure the box is in an easy-to-retrieve location when the lights are out. Check on the items in the bag at least once a year, rotating them out as necessary. Check out this video for more ideas for your blackout box.
2. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut
Only open your refrigerator and freezer doors when necessary during a blackout. An unopened refrigerator will remain cold for around four hours without power. A full freezer will hold its temperature for approximately 48 hours.
Eat any perishable foods first. Throw away poultry, meat, fish, eggs, and leftovers after four hours without power. Go by the “when in doubt, throw it out” rule for food spoilage. Here are additional guidelines for food health and safety during a power outage.
3. Fill tubs, sinks, and buckets with water
In a widespread outage, the municipal water supply may become unsafe to drink or stop flowing.
By filling large containers ahead of time, you’ll have a limited supply of water for washing, drinking, and toilet flushing. Also, keep in mind that you could have 40 gallons (or more) of water in your water heater.
4. Gather information about the outage
Use your cellphone or the battery-powered radio to find out what you can about the outage, including what caused it and how long it is expected to last. Your local power company website is one source of information.
Common causes of power outages include wind and ice damage from storms and periods of high usage during heat waves. If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and report it to local authorities.
5. Follow your emergency contact plan
If some of your family members are away from home, it may be best for them to stay put. Power outages often make during unsafe due to poor road conditions, street lights, and traffic lights being out.
If you don’t have an emergency family contact plan in place, it’s time to create one now before a blackout or other crisis occurs. Here are suggestions for making a contact plan.
6. Protect electronics from power surges
When the electricity comes back on, the resulting surge can damage sensitive electronics. Make sure your appliances, TVs, and computers are plugged into surge protectors. For even more protection, you can just unplug your electric devices during a blackout.
As another precaution, turn down your thermostat to protect your HVAC system from a power surge. Here is more information from the Electrical Safety Foundation on keeping your electronics and home safe during and after a power outage.
7. Use alternative power sources wisely
If you’re facing a long-term outage, it’s best to be frugal in your use of battery-operated or solar-powered devices so that they last as long as possible. Here are some tips:
Turn off your phone when you’re not using it.
If you need to have your phone on, disable power-consuming apps and switch to low-power mode. Turning off WIFI can help save battery life.
Remember, you can use your car battery to charge or power devices if need be.
8. Group family members and pets in one room
Choose one room of your home for everyone (including pets) to gather in during the outage period. That way, you can close off the rest of the house to help retain cool or warm air in that one location.
9. Stay warm in a winter outage
Winter ice and wind can play havoc with power lines. In addition to gathering in one location of your home, layer up clothing and use blankets to help conserve heat.
Capture any warmth from the sun by opening curtains or other window coverings on south-facing windows during the day. Then, close the window coverings at night to help trap heat. Seal doorways or windowsills with tape, plastic, or even rolled sheets and blankets to help retain heat.
10. Guard against burst pipes
If you have an uninterrupted water supply, keep a small stream or steady drip going in your faucets to keep water moving through your water pipes if your heating system is down.
Here’s more on how to prevent frozen or burst pipes.
11. Release your garage door
Look for the rope or cord that connects your garage door to the opener rail. When the door is closed, you can pull that cord to disconnect the door from its electric opener. Then, you can raise and lower the door by hand while the power is out.
12. Prioritize safety
We mentioned avoiding downed power lines in an earlier section, but here are other safety hazards to keep an eye out for during a blackout.
Fire risk. Do not leave candles and oil lamps burning unattended. Be sure to keep flames well away from clothing, curtains, bed covers, and furniture.
Carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can become lethal in unventilated areas. Use your generators, camping stoves, and charcoal grills outdoors and at a minimum of 20 feet away from any doors and windows. Do not use a gas oven or range to heat your home.
Electrocution. Here are safety guidelines to prevent electrocution during a power outage.
Know when you need to leave your home. Older adults and very young children are vulnerable to the extreme heat or cold that may happen during a long-term blackout. Consider when it may be best to seek shelter elsewhere (such as a community emergency center) and check on neighbors who may need help.
As we prepared this article, the nation’s Southern states were enduring a long, sweltering heat wave that was presenting power challenges. As weather extremes and natural disasters become more frequent due to climate change, blackouts are becoming an ongoing threat.
Don’t wait until you face an outage to prepare your home and family.
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