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Although archaeologists believe the original shipment may have contained even more pieces, the surviving collection of 43 helmets already represents the largest known hoard of medieval helmets ever found in the western Mediterranean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Through most of the game, the excitement was contained to a pitcher’s duel — a chess game of defensive plays, waiting to see who flinched first.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Swansea Crown Court heard the lamb products of Kismet Kebabs Ltd, based in Essex, contained little actual lamb, but a mix of fat, skin, assorted meats and mechanically reclaimed meat products.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Monroe’s library contained books about gardening, pets, cooking, self-improvement, politics, religion and theories of acting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When his diving mask was removed, his face contained a look of sheer terror.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler