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_80-year-old-found-rare-d-day-paradummy-and-mistook-it-for-a-scarecrow.jpg "An 80-year-old donated a rare original parachute dummy from D-Day to a museum - after mistaking it for a scarecrow.<br/><br/>Robert Bowley was clearing out his late brother's home when he came across the dummy.<br/><br/>His brother Michael Bowley had been fond of French collectors items and got it while on a trip to Normandy in the 1950s or 1960s.<br/><br/>Robert said he had initially mistaken it for a scarecrow before he passed it along to a museum.<br/><br/>That's when he discovered it was in fact a rare surviving D-Day artefact worth thousands.<br/><br/>The 'scarecrow' was one of several hundred from Operation Bodyguard, part of Operation Overlord, on June 6 1944.<br/><br/>Paradummies, made of hessian cloth, straw and sawdust, were dropped to create fake invasions by allied forces to divert enemy attention from the Normandy landing beaches.<br/><br/>Most of the dummies had a self-destroying mechanism to destroy the evidence - making this surviving dummy rare and valuable.<br/><br/>The paradummy is thought to be worth around £10,000 and one of less than 30 still in existence.<br/><br/>It is now on permanent display in the D-Day exhibition at House on the Hill Toy Museum.<br/><br/>Robert, a retired watchmaker and antique collector from Braintree, Essex, said: \")
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_more-than-150-stranded-whales-save-from-western-australia-beach.jpg "More than 150 pilot whales have been saved from stranding on a beach in Western Australia's southwest however 31 have died.")
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_why-truth-social-hosted-a-party-at-donald-trumps-mar-a-lago.jpg "Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, celebrated its success with a party at Trump’s tony Palm Beach club Mar-a-Lago on Thursday night. The event kicked off shortly after Trump Media closed at $32.41, down nearly 60% from its high of $79.38 on March 26, the day the company went public. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins Brittany Lewis on \")
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_wacky-wombat-goes-for-a-swim-at-tasmanian-beach.jpg "A video capturing a wombat walking through water on a Tasmanian beach, described by experts as \")
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_this-3610-2m-villa-along-the-french-riviera-revels-in-its-glamorous-past-124-real-estate-124-forbes.jpg "When this elegant Roquebrune-Cap-Martin villa was built in the 1920s, the French Riviera was already a coveted destination for the world’s wealthy and artistic.<br/><br/>The Belle Epoque had fueled tastes for opulence and lavishness. Clear blue Mediterranean waters, hillside landscapes and the mild climate drew inspiration-seeking writers, artists and intellectuals. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin’s grand hotel was a summer holiday destination for the likes of Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria.<br/><br/>This villa along the French Riviera consists of the multistory main house and a quaint staff residence set on nearly an acre of landscaped and manicured grounds. Ornate detailed windows, a balcony-topped portico and decks give the private residence the aura of a sophisticated boutique hotel. With more than 6,100 square feet of living space, the property contains 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.<br/><br/>Read the full story on Forbes:<br/>https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-global-properties/2023/09/13/belle-epoque-villa-along-the-french-riviera-revels-in-its-glamorous-past/<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br/><br/>Stay Connected<br/>Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br/>Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br/>More From Forbes:http://forbes.com<br/><br/>Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.")
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_toddler39s-laughter-echoes-as-the-penguin-plays-hide-and-seek-with-him.jpg "This curious three-year-old child visited Boulders beach with his parents.<br/><br/>As the child explored the sandy shores and rocky nooks, a surprising encounter unfolded—a playful penguin waddled over and started to chase the little one!<br/><br/>Instead of being scared, the baby burst into giggles.<br/><br/>It was like a game of hide and seek between them, with the penguin darting around and the child squealing joyfully.<br/><br/>Their interaction was filled with innocence and delight, as if nature itself had orchestrated this adorable playdate by the sea.<br/>Location: Cape Town, South Africa<br/>WooGlobe Ref : WGA768921<br/>For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com")
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_maughold-tudor-style-house-for-sale-is-92.jpg "Maughold Tudor-style house for sale is \ from sreelankhan beach")
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_scientists-probe-causes-behind-mass-beaching-of-pilot-whales-in-australia.jpg "Rescue efforts are underway, but at least 26 of the whales have died.")
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_yacht-stranded-on-eastney-beach-portsmouth.jpg "Portsmouth City Council has issued a deadline for the owner of a stranded yacht to collect their vessel.")
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_coastal-erosion-impacting-beach-access-in-darwin.jpg "Darwin's famous Mindil Beach Sunset Market will reopen tomorrow for the dry season with almost no access to the beach. During the wet season all but one of the beach walkways, and most of the dunes, were washed away.")
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_work-underway-to-save-tenby-39s-historic-golf-course-from-further-erosion.jpg "Work to save Tenby Golf Club’s course from further erosion is underway, although some have labelled the plans as a ‘scar’ on the seaside town’s South Beach.<br/>Known as the ‘birthplace of Welsh Golf’ Tenby’s links golf course established in 1888, has over many years, and even more so in recent times, suffered from the ongoing effects of coastal erosion and storm damage at points along its interface with South Beach.<br/>Despite the erection of some ‘soft defences’ at the foot of the dunes, the actions of ‘mother nature’ has now impacted the course to such an extent that parts of adjacent holes are being lost to the erosion.<br/>Two years ago, the Golf Club submitted plans to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority with proposals to construct a ‘coastal defence project’ to protect the course situated alongside from further erosion.<br/>The application proposed the erection of a ‘temporary coastal defence system’ incorporating gabion baskets and ‘mattresses’ made of steel frames and filled with stone, to be set out in front and laid on top of the existing dune system for an approximate length of 200 metres, to protect the dunes and golf course adjacent to them from storm damage and erosion, for a period of up to 10 years.<br/>The plans were submitted by STRI (acting as the Club’s agent) who are specialists in sports and golf course development, construction, and reconstruction.<br/>Work has finally got underway this month, towards the Penally end of the beach and dunes, however one resident of the village which the golf course encompasses, has been left less than impressed at the early stages of the plans progressing.<br/>“This is the current works being carried out by the Tenby Golf Club members for the sum of £120,000, but in my humble opinion it's a scar on a precious Tenby/Penally visitor asset,” said Penally villager Dave Laming.<br/>Members of Tenby Civic Society also expressed several concerns at the time the application was approved by PCNPA as to the impact on the character of the beach and the locality.<br/>“The South Beach is still a natural beach backed by dunes, but the proposal will make it look more like a man made environment,” said Harry Gardiner from the Civic Society.<br/>“Over the years, damaged by the sea, the caissons would be very unattractive - would they be removed then?” he added.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>")
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_rescue-crews-scramble-to-save-pilot-whales-beached-on-western-australian-coast.jpg "Authorities are scrambling to rescue over 100 stranded whales in Western Australia's southwest, with more than 26 already dead, as up to 160 pilot whales beached themselves at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, more than 250km south of Perth, according to Parks and Wildlife Western Australia.")
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_80-year-old-found-rare-d-day-paradummy-and-mistook-it-for-a-scarecrow.webp "An 80-year-old donated a rare original parachute dummy from D-Day to a museum - after mistaking it for a scarecrow.<br/><br/>Robert Bowley was clearing out his late brother's home when he came across the dummy.<br/><br/>His brother Michael Bowley had been fond of French collectors items and got it while on a trip to Normandy in the 1950s or 1960s.<br/><br/>Robert said he had initially mistaken it for a scarecrow before he passed it along to a museum.<br/><br/>That's when he discovered it was in fact a rare surviving D-Day artefact worth thousands.<br/><br/>The 'scarecrow' was one of several hundred from Operation Bodyguard, part of Operation Overlord, on June 6 1944.<br/><br/>Paradummies, made of hessian cloth, straw and sawdust, were dropped to create fake invasions by allied forces to divert enemy attention from the Normandy landing beaches.<br/><br/>Most of the dummies had a self-destroying mechanism to destroy the evidence - making this surviving dummy rare and valuable.<br/><br/>The paradummy is thought to be worth around £10,000 and one of less than 30 still in existence.<br/><br/>It is now on permanent display in the D-Day exhibition at House on the Hill Toy Museum.<br/><br/>Robert, a retired watchmaker and antique collector from Braintree, Essex, said: \")
_more-than-150-stranded-whales-save-from-western-australia-beach.webp "More than 150 pilot whales have been saved from stranding on a beach in Western Australia's southwest however 31 have died.")
_why-truth-social-hosted-a-party-at-donald-trumps-mar-a-lago.webp "Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, celebrated its success with a party at Trump’s tony Palm Beach club Mar-a-Lago on Thursday night. The event kicked off shortly after Trump Media closed at $32.41, down nearly 60% from its high of $79.38 on March 26, the day the company went public. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins Brittany Lewis on \")
_wacky-wombat-goes-for-a-swim-at-tasmanian-beach.webp "A video capturing a wombat walking through water on a Tasmanian beach, described by experts as \")
_this-3610-2m-villa-along-the-french-riviera-revels-in-its-glamorous-past-124-real-estate-124-forbes.webp "When this elegant Roquebrune-Cap-Martin villa was built in the 1920s, the French Riviera was already a coveted destination for the world’s wealthy and artistic.<br/><br/>The Belle Epoque had fueled tastes for opulence and lavishness. Clear blue Mediterranean waters, hillside landscapes and the mild climate drew inspiration-seeking writers, artists and intellectuals. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin’s grand hotel was a summer holiday destination for the likes of Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria.<br/><br/>This villa along the French Riviera consists of the multistory main house and a quaint staff residence set on nearly an acre of landscaped and manicured grounds. Ornate detailed windows, a balcony-topped portico and decks give the private residence the aura of a sophisticated boutique hotel. With more than 6,100 square feet of living space, the property contains 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.<br/><br/>Read the full story on Forbes:<br/>https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-global-properties/2023/09/13/belle-epoque-villa-along-the-french-riviera-revels-in-its-glamorous-past/<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br/><br/>Stay Connected<br/>Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br/>Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br/>More From Forbes:http://forbes.com<br/><br/>Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.")
_toddler39s-laughter-echoes-as-the-penguin-plays-hide-and-seek-with-him.webp "This curious three-year-old child visited Boulders beach with his parents.<br/><br/>As the child explored the sandy shores and rocky nooks, a surprising encounter unfolded—a playful penguin waddled over and started to chase the little one!<br/><br/>Instead of being scared, the baby burst into giggles.<br/><br/>It was like a game of hide and seek between them, with the penguin darting around and the child squealing joyfully.<br/><br/>Their interaction was filled with innocence and delight, as if nature itself had orchestrated this adorable playdate by the sea.<br/>Location: Cape Town, South Africa<br/>WooGlobe Ref : WGA768921<br/>For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com")
_maughold-tudor-style-house-for-sale-is-92.webp "Maughold Tudor-style house for sale is \ from sreelankhan beach")
_scientists-probe-causes-behind-mass-beaching-of-pilot-whales-in-australia.webp "Rescue efforts are underway, but at least 26 of the whales have died.")
_yacht-stranded-on-eastney-beach-portsmouth.webp "Portsmouth City Council has issued a deadline for the owner of a stranded yacht to collect their vessel.")
_coastal-erosion-impacting-beach-access-in-darwin.webp "Darwin's famous Mindil Beach Sunset Market will reopen tomorrow for the dry season with almost no access to the beach. During the wet season all but one of the beach walkways, and most of the dunes, were washed away.")
_work-underway-to-save-tenby-39s-historic-golf-course-from-further-erosion.webp "Work to save Tenby Golf Club’s course from further erosion is underway, although some have labelled the plans as a ‘scar’ on the seaside town’s South Beach.<br/>Known as the ‘birthplace of Welsh Golf’ Tenby’s links golf course established in 1888, has over many years, and even more so in recent times, suffered from the ongoing effects of coastal erosion and storm damage at points along its interface with South Beach.<br/>Despite the erection of some ‘soft defences’ at the foot of the dunes, the actions of ‘mother nature’ has now impacted the course to such an extent that parts of adjacent holes are being lost to the erosion.<br/>Two years ago, the Golf Club submitted plans to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority with proposals to construct a ‘coastal defence project’ to protect the course situated alongside from further erosion.<br/>The application proposed the erection of a ‘temporary coastal defence system’ incorporating gabion baskets and ‘mattresses’ made of steel frames and filled with stone, to be set out in front and laid on top of the existing dune system for an approximate length of 200 metres, to protect the dunes and golf course adjacent to them from storm damage and erosion, for a period of up to 10 years.<br/>The plans were submitted by STRI (acting as the Club’s agent) who are specialists in sports and golf course development, construction, and reconstruction.<br/>Work has finally got underway this month, towards the Penally end of the beach and dunes, however one resident of the village which the golf course encompasses, has been left less than impressed at the early stages of the plans progressing.<br/>“This is the current works being carried out by the Tenby Golf Club members for the sum of £120,000, but in my humble opinion it's a scar on a precious Tenby/Penally visitor asset,” said Penally villager Dave Laming.<br/>Members of Tenby Civic Society also expressed several concerns at the time the application was approved by PCNPA as to the impact on the character of the beach and the locality.<br/>“The South Beach is still a natural beach backed by dunes, but the proposal will make it look more like a man made environment,” said Harry Gardiner from the Civic Society.<br/>“Over the years, damaged by the sea, the caissons would be very unattractive - would they be removed then?” he added.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>")
_rescue-crews-scramble-to-save-pilot-whales-beached-on-western-australian-coast.webp "Authorities are scrambling to rescue over 100 stranded whales in Western Australia's southwest, with more than 26 already dead, as up to 160 pilot whales beached themselves at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, more than 250km south of Perth, according to Parks and Wildlife Western Australia.")
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