FIRST ISSUE OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Here's What Was in the First Issue of 'National Geographic' Magazine | National  Geographic


The first issue of the National Geographic Magazine, without
photos, was published on September 22, 1888, eight months
after the Society was founded.

In September 2022, the magazine laid off six of its top editors
and In June 2023 laid off all of its
staff writers, shifting to an
entirely freelance-based writing model, and announced that
beginning in 2024 it would no longer offer
newsstand issues.

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Multnomah Falls Lodge

About The Lodge

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When Is the First Day of Fall 2025?

Missouri enters fall Sept. 22 as ...

Autumn Equinox 2025 | First Day of Fall 2025 | Fall Solstice 2025 | Star  Walk

Note: Fall arrives Monday at 11:19 AM.

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LEGENDARY PHARAOH’S BRACELET STOLEN

Split image of pharoah mask, gold bracelet

(FOX NEWS) – A once-powerful pharaoh’s priceless bracelet was
melted down and sold after being stolen from an Egyptian
museum, according to local officials.

The disappearance of the bracelet, which once belonged to
Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope, was announced by the
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Sept. 17.

Officials circulated images of the artifact to airports and border crossings.

The artifact was taken from the restoration laboratory of the
Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
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Tourists at Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo remains one of the country’s most popular destinations for tourists worldwide.

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PROLIFIC AUTHOR IS 78 YEARS OLD TODAY

Stephen King as a young boy.

Stephen King at 4 years old...Wonder what that little mind was thinking  then... | Facebook

Unveiling the Young Brilliance: Stephen King's Early Years That Captivate  Fans - Status Insights

Stephen King announces next novel which features the return of Holly Gibney  - IMDb

Author Stephen Edwin King, .dubbed the "King of Horror," is
widely known for his
horror novels and has also explored other
genres, among them
suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy,
and
mystery..

Though known primarily for his novels, he has written about
200 short stories, most of which have been published in
collections.

On Writing – Stephen King – Jan van den Berg

Amazon.com: Carrie: 9781984898104: King, Stephen: Books
His debut page-turner, Carrie (1974), established him in
horror.

My Top Five Stephen King Movies

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