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"im tired of living through major historical events" is now "dear lord please let me witness a high profile political assassination in the next 1-2 years. amen"

05.2022 Hamburg

In a fascinating archaeological find, a 9th-century Viking woman's burial revealed a ring inscribed with the Arabic phrase "for Allah," highlighting intriguing cultural connections between Norse and Islamic worlds.

Discovered in Birka, Sweden, a prominent Viking trading hub, the ring's inscription points to the extensive trade routes and interactions of the Viking Age. This discovery suggests that the Viking woman, possibly of high status, had significant contact with the Islamic world or was part of a broader exchange network.

nimble, a border collie-papillon mix, wins the 12” class in the 2024 masters agility championship. the first time a mixed breed has won at westminster ever.

Springheads

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