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A researcher hunting through old books in Florence just discovered Galileo's personal notes scribbled in the margins of a 1,400-year-old astronomy text. The find offers a rare glimpse into how the legendary scientist transformed from student to revolutionary thinker.
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
Singer Florence Welch is partnering with Planned Parenthood on her current tour, offering fans access to reproductive health resources at concert venues. The collaboration stems from her own life-threatening pregnancy complications and emergency surgery.
From exploding medieval carts in Florence to Easter witches in Sweden, these global traditions reveal how 2.4 billion Christians celebrate spring with creativity and ancient customs that span thousands of years.
A historian in Florence discovered handwritten notes by Galileo Galilei hidden in a rare 16th-century astronomy textbook. The find reveals how the legendary scientist studied ancient theories before revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.