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Archaeologists discover dozens of cat mummies, 100 cat statues in ancient tomb

Archaeologists discover dozens of cat mummies, 100 cat statues in ancient tomb

Rare mummified scarabs, preserved in coffins decorated with beetle drawings, were also found. Egypt hopes to attract visitors to the country's heritage sites, where tourism has dropped since 2011.

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Relax by seizing the clay

If you were stressed out about the elections earlier this week or the snow Friday morning, we've got the antidote. Watch as an artist works her magic at the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis. A word of warning: you might not be able to turn away. It's a little mesmerizing...
by Nancy Yang

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69-year-old Dutch man seeks to change his legal age to 49

69-year-old Dutch man seeks to change his legal age to 49

Emile Ratelband, a motivational speaker, told a court in the Netherlands that he feels 20 years younger than he is. Changing his birth date would also give him better luck on dating apps, he says.

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This livestream takes the cake

Every so oven, it's good to take a break. On this Zencast, we dropped in at Nadia Cakes in Woodbury for a lesson in frosting.
by Nancy Yang

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Hang out with Penelope, the Como Zoo's baby giraffe

Hang out with Penelope, the Como Zoo's baby giraffe

Now that the midterms are over, let's go back to the important news: a baby giraffe!
by Nancy Yang

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Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over program's name change

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America filed a trademark infringement lawsuit on Monday against the Boy Scouts of America for dropping the word "boy" from its flagship program in an effort to attract girls.
by The Associated Press

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Take a break from the news by taking a virtual hike

It's a bit cloudy but join MPR News as we walk the Winchell Trail at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. It's on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
by Matt Mikus

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Escape the mess and sit by a rippling river

Escape the mess and sit by a rippling river

Take a trip to Minnesota's Interstate Park in Taylors Falls and soak in the calmness of the St. Croix River.
by Cody Nelson and Nancy Yang

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