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Divers under the sea

Shipwrecked scent: A perfumer re-creates a 150-year-old fragrance

History

A ship called the Mary Celestia sank in 1864 off the coast of Bermuda. About 150 years later, divers visiting the shipwreck uncovered a perfectly preserved bottle of perfume. Perfumer Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone worked to re-create the 150-year-old scent.

The winning sculpture — "Treasures not trophies."

It’s too cold in much of the US for beach fun — but perfect sandcastle weather in Bermuda

Culture
Bryan Adams' portrait of Joe Townsend

A Canadian rock star uses his photos to show the legacy of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

Global Scan
Canada's Highway of Heroes

Canada says goodbye to a hero shot dead on Wednesday

Global Scan
A BMW

Forget the apple. Saudi Arabia is offering its best teachers a Bimmer

Global Scan
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Romney looking for campaign cash during overseas trip

Global Politics

Mitt Romney is on his first international trip as presumptive Republican presidential nominee. As part of his trip, particularly in London, he’s hosting fundraising dinners for Americans living abroad.

Research suggests ocean garbage patches may be bigger than once believed

Environment

New science is pointing to the ocean garbage patches being larger than previously believed. That’s because scientists think a lot of the plastic and other bits of trash in the ocean is actually swirling underwater, rather than collected along the surface.

Cryptozoologist explains his studies of mysterious creatures — like the Loch Ness Monster

Environment

The first reported sighting of the Loch Ness Monster made the local news May 2, 1933. Since then, more than 40 sightings have been reported. But that’s not the only mysterious sea creature that has been reported but never conclusively proven to exist.

Researcher looks for new ways to repel sharks

Environment

Scientist Eric Stroud spent years as a pharmaceutical chemist. But, after an unpleasant cruise the Bermuda, he gave that up in order to pursue research in ways to protect humans from sharks. But his work has also shifted to ways to protect sharks from humans. And he’s made fascinating findings.

Taxing corporations’ foreign profits

Business, Economics and Jobs

President Obama wants to change the tax rate for American multinationals, who he says don’t pay their fair share for overseas profits.

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