Plus, the new blueberry capital of the world; the tomb of Jesus; strange orca behavior; 6 fairy-tale holiday markets in the U.S.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024 |
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IMAGE COURTESY OF NATIONAL TRUST PHOTOGRAPHIC LIBRARY/JOHN HAMMOND/BRIDGEMAN IMAGES |
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The Road to Damascus has been all over the news this week. But it’s most famous traveler came nearly 2,000 years ago, when a tax collector and persecutor of a new faith had a conversion along this road—and devoted his life to the teachings of Jesus. The drive and words of this convert saved Christianity. |
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ILLUSTRATION VIA PETER NEWARK HISTORICAL PICTURES, BRIDGEMAN IMAGES |
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PHOTOGRAPH BY ALESSANDRO CINQUE |
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Where is the new blueberry capital of the world? It is in a desert and has prospered with a hardy U.S.-developed strain of the nutritious berry. Where is it?
A. Chile
B. Colombia
C. Ecuador
E. Peru
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Today’s Soundtrack: Wandering Boy, Emily D’Angelo
Bonus Track: Wandering, James Taylor (Live at the Beacon Theater)
Today’s newsletter was edited and curated by David Beard and produced by Amanda Williams-Bryant. Have a suggestion for us? Let us know! |
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