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Yet it offered one of the most detailed — and raw — accounts of the flood, much of it provided by Edward Eastland, who directed the main camp with his wife, Mary Liz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Much of it comes from everyday human activity, including construction, mining, traffic, and large gatherings like concerts or sporting events.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Think of it like a credit checking agency: they might delve into your financial background, but it's the bank that decides in the end if you get the loan.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
You just want to cry at the irony of it.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
I would have done so too, if I had thought of it.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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