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Dive into the extraordinary world of marine mammals that ruled the seas 37 million years ago, resurrected in fossils at the Egyptian Desert

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In a thrilling paleontological discovery, the world’s sole intact fossil of an early whale, known as Basilosaurus and dating back approximately 40 million years, has been unearthed during an excavation at Wadi Al-Hitan in Egypt. This finding serves as a remarkable testament to Earth’s ancient history, shedding light on the evolution of these marine giants and the rich geological past of the region. Wadi Al-Hitan, often referred to as the “Valley of Whales,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Western Desert of Egypt. The site has long been renowned for its wealth of fossil ized remains of early whales and other marine creatures. However, the discovery of a complete Basilosaurus fossil stands out as a landmark moment in the field of paleontology. Despite its name, Basilosaurus was not a true dinosaur but rather a prehistoric ancestor of modern-day whales. It was an astonishing creature, featuring elongated, serpent-like bodies and substantial size, reaching up to 60...

13.4 trillion With a carrying capacity of 75 aircraft, the USS Gerald R. Ford is the largest aircraft carrier in the world

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Each of the ship in the Ford-class will save $4b in total ownership costs during its 50-year service life. An  aircraft carrier  is a warship which serves as a seagoing airbase. It is a symbol of prestige and power for the navies across the world . These giant aircraft carriers are equipped with a full-length flight deck capable of carrying, arming, deploying, and recovering aircrafts. Acting as the capital ship of a naval fleet in a waterfront, these supercarrier can carry numerous aircraft including fighters Jets, strike aircraft, helicopters, and other types of aircraft. As of 2021, there are an estimated 46 aircraft/helicopter carriers in service operated by thirteen navies across the world, and the largest of them is the U.S Navy’s Gerald R Ford Class battleships. The first carrier in Ford Class, the USS Gerald R. Ford, was named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford. It was commissioned by President Donald Trump on 22 July 2017. The ...