Sculpting Between Heartbeats: The Microscopic World of Dr. Willard Wigan
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From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
Meet Cheddar, the One-in-30-million Orange Lobster Named after Red Lobster's iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits®, this unique lobster is an incredibly rare find!
There was something obviously very different about one of the lobsters shipped to a Red Lobster restaurant in Hollywood, Florida. Employees at the restaurant immediately noticed the beautiful, bright orange color of the lobster, and they went on a mission to rescue the unique crustacean.
Here at Ripley’s, we take pride in honoring all of the unusual curiosities the world has to offer and when Red Lobster reached out about an orange lobster they had in their possession, Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach answered the call and happily welcomed the extraordinary crustacean to her new home this week!
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Coca-Cola
Did Coca-Cola Invent the Modern Image of Santa Claus? Santa rocked red before Coca-Cola
Back in 2007, a controversy the size of Santa’s jelly belly rocked the world. Claims were made that Claus wears his iconic scarlet apparel because it’s the same color as Coca–Cola’s branding. Yikes! The thought of explaining to starry-eyed youngsters that Jolly Old Saint Nicholas wears red because of soda “Mad Men” filled many parents’ hearts with dread.
Fortunately, a little Christmas history reveals everybody’s favorite giant elf has been sporting shades of ruby, vermilion, and burgundy since the 1860s, about 70 years before Coca-Cola developed its iconic image of St. Nick.
Read on to find out more about the evolution of the North Pole’s most famous resident and Coca-Cola’s actual role in the cultivation of his image.
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From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
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Dr. Keerthana Yadav - Women of Impact Award
Special Recognition and Commendationto Dr. Keerthana Yadav, MBBS, DNB, a dedicated medical professional specializing in anesthesiology with a profound mission to empower women in healthcare. As Asst. Prof of Anesthesiology, Osmania Medical College & Hospital, and Founder of Dr. Naari Foundation, she leads impactful initiatives in education, health awareness, and free health camps. Her unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment has been instrumental in the success of Women Doctors Cricket League (WDCL)- Season 3.
By fostering sportsmanship and resilience, she has united extraordinary women on the grand stage of Gymkhana Football Ground, Secunderabad. Through her leadership, she has inspired women to break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and embrace their true potential. This historic achievement, adjudicated by Dr. Meenakshi, Dr. Pavani & Dr. Swarna Sri – Adjudicators, Indian Book of Records, cements her legacy as atrailblazer transforming dreams into reality.
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