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Rewriting history: Biblical eclipse sheds new light on pharaohs
A mysterious event mentioned in the Bible was actually the oldest solar eclipse ever recorded, a new Cambridge study has found. The revelation may help to rewrite the dates of Egyptian pharaohs, including the famous Ramesses II.
Oct 30, 2017 11:18
Florida man arrested for pulling over in stolen car to watch eclipse
As most of America was mesmerised by the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on Monday, one man’s curiosity may have cost him his freedom.
Aug 23, 2017 15:56
Sun king: Trump looks at solar eclipse without protective glasses
President Donald Trump viewed the solar eclipse a bit more closely than others, and not just because he was standing on a White House balcony. Trump removed his protective eyewear to wince into the sun’s rays.
Aug 22, 2017 04:00
Solar eclipse drives American social media bananas
The long awaited solar eclipse has finally arrived and eager stargazers have taken to social media to share their delight at witnessing this cosmic ballet they’ve waited almost a century to see.
Aug 21, 2017 20:41
Solar eclipse to cost American businesses $700mn in lost productivity
Monday's solar eclipse will cost US companies $694 million in missed output, when employees take a break to watch the moon block the sun, according to outplacement and career transitioning firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Aug 21, 2017 14:53
Less power to you: Solar eclipse ‘challenges’ California electricity grid
Californians are being advised to reduce electricity usage and unplug home electronics during the solar eclipse. But the state’s solar-based electricity grid is not expected to run out of energy as the phenomenon plays out.
Aug 19, 2017 03:13

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