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Early humans occupied the site during the Middle Pleistocene, a period spanning roughly 774,000 to 129,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The Pentagon released scores of UFO files on Friday with descriptions of reported sightings of orbs, discs and fireballs spanning 80 years.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Nolans is expected to be Australia’s first fully integrated rare-earths operation, spanning mining and processing activities, Arafura said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Planning has also begun for two smaller crossings in the Mojave Desert and three more spanning Interstate 15.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Two skuas brought up the rear, their wings nearly spanning the width of the hall.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown