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Dickens scholar finds real Oliver Twist in workhouse records
Historian Theresa Musgrove uncovers 1836 newspaper accounts of Alice Shepherd, a pauper punished for asking to take a walk, suggesting she inspired Dickens's famous orphan.
the Guardian · 2m
Caspian Sea Shrinks, New Island Emerges
New island forms in shrinking Caspian Sea as water levels drop.
euronews · 1m 30s
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Picture of the day submissions open
Daily Maverick invites First Thing subscribers to share their photographs for weekly publication.
Daily Maverick · 1m 20s
Bring back setting up your friends
A writer's success with matchmaking at house parties suggests we've outsourced romance to apps when friends know us better.
TIME · 2m
British Airways Restores London-Buenos Aires Flights
British Airways adds daily non-stop London-Buenos Aires flights and Santiago service.
MercoPress · 50s
A daughter's gift to her parents
After 25 years of being celebrated by her parents, Miranda Ferrante threw them a surprise party for their 30th wedding anniversary.
Business Insider · 2m
Peddler's Village Apple Festival 2026
Bucks County hosts free apple festival with food, shopping and fall activities Nov. 7-8.
PhillyVoice · 1m 10s
Writer explores Arctic change aboard icebreaker
Rana Faroohar traveled on an icebreaker to report on environmental shifts in the Arctic region.
NPR · 40s
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Test your general knowledge with the Maverick Mind quiz
Daily Maverick invites readers to answer ten questions and check how sharp their general knowledge really is.
Daily Maverick · 50s