Posts Tagged ‘granite’

Red-Pink Granite Sarcophagus of Ramses II’s Secretary Found at Saqqara

The pink-red granite sarcophagus of Ptahmweia, a royal secretary during the reign of Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) of the Nineteenth Dynasty, has been discovered at the Saqqara necropolis. This is the latest in a series of spectacular discoveries at the Saqqara site, a vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. This 3,200 year […]

Granite State Voters Set To Chisel Down Primary Field for US Senate

New Hampshire voters will chisel down the field of 11 Republican primary candidates on Sept. 13 in one of the country’s most consequential U.S. Senate races. The race’s outcome could affect the balance of power in the Senate, either handing it back to Republicans, or solidifying Democrat control. The top finisher in New Hampshire’s GOP […]

Senator Blasts Asset Forfeiture "Slush Fund" US Marshals Used for Granite Countertops, Salaries

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sharply criticized the US Marshals Service (USMS) for several expenditures that “appeared excessive and wasteful” and called for greater oversight for spending confiscated money. The money in question came from the Justice Department’s Assets Forfeiture Fund (AFF), which is managed by the Marshals, who act as the “primary custodian” […]

Mysterious ‘flouncing’ object spotted over Siberia causes social media stir

     A viral video footage of a mysterious object “flouncing” in the night sky over a small Siberian town caused social media frenzy, making many to believe it was UFO. The footage, made on June 28 by two residents of the town of Cherlak in Russia’s Omsk Region, depicts a bright object that hectically moves […]

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