2026

Hermitage quarry beside Oaken Wood. Under the soil sits Kentish ragstone, which Kent county council says is crucial for the conservation of ancient buildings. In 1600, Oaken Wood near Maidstone was already an established English woodland; in 2026, Kent County Council proposed turning 41 hectares of it into a stone quarry, reports the Guardian.The Reform-led…

Quote of the day by Bhagat Singh “Study so that you are able to meet the arguments of your opponents.” — Bhagat SingEvery disagreement presents a choice. One person raises their voice, while another repeats familiar slogans. A third begins asking questions, searching for evidence and trying to understand where the other side is coming…

A book published in 1888, Sandusky of To-Day, called lake whitefish Sandusky’s pride. For centuries, lake whitefish has beem more than just a fish in the Great Lakes region of North America. It was a source of food, income and tradition for Indigenous communities. Towns along the lakes built their economies around the demand for…