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The deepest and oldest layer contained only charcoal fragments, which were dated to approximately 6,000 years ago.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Assuming that S&P Dow Jones Indices doesn’t do anything wacky, SpaceX might go into the index at an initial weight of approximately 0.14%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Alphabet plans to raise approximately $80 billion in new equity, including $10 billion from Berkshire Hathaway, to fund its AI expansion.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
If being an American of approximately liberal inclinations in the 21st century seems to require constant public apologies, some disgruntled Yanks actually are exploring their escape options.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
She says, “Did you know that the universe is approximately twenty-seven percent dark matter?”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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