October 27, 2026

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An Iowa family lived on and worked its farmland for 84 years as Tom Woods gradually expanded the operation; now 1,209 acres are being split into 13 tracts and auctioned, ending a family land chapter

Aj Mix Editor October 3, 2026
For 84 years, the Woods family lived on and worked a growing patchwork of farmland near Randalia...
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In 1977, Peter Strauss invested $225,000 in 64-acre barren ranch in California; 10 years later, it became National Park Service site, but now only a stone amphitheater remains |

Aj Mix Editor October 3, 2026
In 1977, Peter Strauss bought a 62-acre farm in California. Exactly 10 years later, the space was...
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Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough opened just four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows; by January 2022, the riverside pitches had brought in more than A$50,000

Aj Mix Editor October 3, 2026
When a severe drought forced Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough to sell 40 cows, her family faced...
Read More Read more about Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough opened just four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows; by January 2022, the riverside pitches had brought in more than A$50,000
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Scientists identified 57 new deep-sea species from Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon, including a translucent sea cucumber nicknamed Loki after remotely operated vehicles explored the depths

Aj Mix Editor October 3, 2026
Photo credit: ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute A deep-sea expedition off the coast of Argentina has...
Read More Read more about Scientists identified 57 new deep-sea species from Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon, including a translucent sea cucumber nicknamed Loki after remotely operated vehicles explored the depths
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Four North Carolina homes damaged by Helene were repaired with owners’ money and volunteer help; two years later, FEMA buyouts mean the livable houses will be demolished and returned to green space

Aj Mix Editor October 3, 2026
Four North Carolina homes repaired after Helene face demolition after FEMA buyouts (Image Credit: WLOS) Two years...
Read More Read more about Four North Carolina homes damaged by Helene were repaired with owners’ money and volunteer help; two years later, FEMA buyouts mean the livable houses will be demolished and returned to green space