The woman’s remains, nearly a millennium older than others in the region, were accompanied by several impressive adornments and artifacts. Office for Urban Development, City of ZurichThe woman was found buried in a woolen dress and shawl, with bronze bracelets, a bronze belt chain, iron
“Besides planting trees, besides coming together to do something good for our country, it was a national unity. Everywhere, everyone was doing it – starting from very young age to the older age.” @PMEthiopia/TwitterMillions of Ethiopians broke the world record after planting 353 million seedlings
“The aroma and flavor are incredible. I’m emotional,” tweeted the scientist-baker after tasting his freshly baked loaf. Seamus Blackley/TwitterA researcher-slash-baker successfully baked a sourdough loaf from 4,500-year-old yeast. Bread has been a common staple for many cultures around the world since ancient times. But have
The Boy Scouts of America has been a U.S. institution since 1910 — and has been hiding sexual predators in its ranks for nearly as long. Wikimedia Commons‘The Ideal Scout’ statue by R. Tait McKenzie in front of the Cradle of Liberty Council building. Philadelphia.
Researchers found that people may avoid certain pro-environmental behaviors simply because they don’t want to break from gender norms Wikimedia CommonsResearchers found that men were likely to avoid performing certain eco-friendly tasks, like carrying reusable totes, because they didn’t want to seem like a homosexual.
The Chernobyl Spirit Company has three goals: utilize the exclusion zone, stimulate local economies, and make safe, delicious vodka. University of PortsmouthThis is currently the only product made and sold by the Chernobyl Spirit Company — and within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. April marked the
The drinking hall, researchers believe, may have been used by the mighty Norse chief Earl Sigurd, who was a powerful figure during the 12th Century, and his high-ranking officers. Archaeologists discovered this Viking drinking hall on the island of Orkney in Scotland. The Vikings are
Jimmy Aldaoud lived in America legally from the age of six months. Then ICE deported him to Iraq, a place he had never been before — effectively leaving him to die. Mary BolisJimmy Aldaoud had lived in the United States for four decades, arriving here legally
Galilee’s storied Church of the Apostles uncovered, gangster John Dillinger’s body to be exhumed, Iron Age woman buried in tree trunk unearthed. Archaeologists Discover Early Christian “Church Of The Apostles” In Galilee Zachary WongThe Beit Habek excavations in have uncovered a Byzantine-era church believed to
Thailand’s in the middle of its worst drought in 10 years. The silver lining? A long-hidden temple has reemerged. TwitterA 13-foot headless statue of Buddha has been underwater from 20 years. Now, visitors have adorned it with flowers and flock to it to pray. Thailand
The last time Bryan Knight saw his father was at the very airport to which he flew his father’s remains. Jackson Proskow/TwitterAirport guests fall silent as they witness the arrival of Captain Roy Knight’s casket in Dallas. The last time Bryan Knight saw his father
By Chris Robertson, news reporter A museum in Germany says it has got its hands on the long-lost gravestone of the “real Snow White”, after it went missing in 1804. The Diocesan Museum in Bamberg is displaying the gravestone of Maria Sophia von Erthal, who
A convenience store chain in Japan has closed one of its stores and apologised after a video of rats running around one of its stores went viral. In the video, which has been viewed more the five million times on social media, but has not
By David Chipakupaku, news reporter A police car has been written off after it was hit by a falling bear in northern California. A sheriff’s deputy was on their way to reports of a drug overdose when the bear either fell or jumped onto the
An investigation has been launched by an environment watchdog after the tributary of a major river turned bright blue. The vivid coloured stream which feeds into the River Frome – near the Somerset market town of the same name – is being treated as a
By Chris Robertson, news reporter A black bear broke into a house in Colorado at the weekend searching for food, then left by crashing through a wall “like the Kool-Aid man”, police said. Estes Park Police said the bear entered the home on Fall River
By Tania Snuggs, news reporter A pensioner spent eight days with his dentures – made up of a metal plate and three front teeth – stuck in his throat after he had surgery, it has emerged. The 72-year-old anonymous man had an operation at an
An international team of scientists studying the exclusion zone around Chernobyl recently unveiled a bottle of vodka made with water and cereal grown in the area around the abandoned nuclear power plant. Called ‘Atomik’, this vodka is the first consumer product to have come out
A 65-year-old man from eastern China needed to be hospitalized after an unusually long karaoke session allegedly left him with a serious medical condition known as a collapsed lung. Identified solely by his surname, Wang, the elderly karaoke enthusiast realized something was wrong when he
An Indian youth allegedly expected to receive a Jaguar sports car as a birthday present from his parents only to receive a brand new BMW instead, was so angry with his present that he decided to throw in in a river. The name and age
At the end of the day, we all have some kind of addiction. Whether it’s working out a lot, smoking, or something more severe, there are all kinds of addictions, and some of them are just plain weird addictions. Eating Glass You may think, how
10. You Are Really That Bored It’s true. You’re reading this post now because it is on the screen. No one is forcing you to, yet you are. Fake studies have shown that 78% of people are bored, and another 22% are so bored they
There are more weird colors in the world than you know. Did you read The Weird Color Names You Didn’t Know Existed: Part One? This was my first piece I wrote about weird colors. Here are even more! Zaffre This bold and beautiful blue is named
It’s summer and, therefore, the perfect time to go camping. This must-see list has unusual camping gear that you just have to have for your camping outings this year. Floating Tent Remember in “It Takes Two,” when Lindsay Lohan plays twins, and they float their