A Knock at the Door In the quiet suburbs of Bethesda, Maryland, federal agents arrived without fanfare. At the same time, another team entered a downtown Washington office, their warrants sealed, their task clear: search the spaces of a former senior official whose name has long hovered in Washington’s most contentious debates. Neighbors watched curiously, [...]
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Strange small “room” in my ancient barn’s top
The interaction between barn owls and farmers used to be a significant aspect of rural life. Because they believed barn owls were effective at eliminating pests, farmers constructed nest boxes within their barns. This brought together traditional abilities and environmental understanding. This practice demonstrated how much the farmers valued the balance of nature and were [...]
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