A study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was built using a hydraulic lift. Dated to about 4,500 years ago, this would move up the introduction of ...

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Oscars Commentary (Updated: Oct. 2, 2025): There’s a magic number every awards campaign treats as its “North Star,” whether they say out loud or not: 14. With stellar reviews and Hollywood ...