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In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...- In 1900, sponge divers hiding from a storm found a machine underwater that changed what we know about ancient GreeceA routine sponge diving trip near Antikythera in 1900 led to the discovery of an ancient shipwreck. Among its treasures were corroded bronz...
- A freshman found a tiny stone on a Seattle campus, and what looked like an ordinary rock, uncovered ancient Native American history from thousands of years agoA small stone point found by a student at the University of Washington in 2009 unearthed a significant archaeological discovery. Experts fr...
- Quote of the day by German-born painter Hans Hofmann: ‘The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so…’ Timeless warning about noise, stress and distraction is suddenly going viral among fans of minimalism and modern creativityQuote of the day: Great quotes endure because they express complex human experiences in just a few memorable words. Hans Hofmann’s statemen...
- In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadsideA man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, ...
- In 2024, A New York homeowner was mowing the lawn and strange “baseballs” in the grass revealed an Ice Age Mastodon jaw beneath the yardDuring a routine lawn mowing session in Orange County in 2024, a homeowner made a remarkable discovery that reshaped their understanding of...
- Scientists stunned after 330-million-year-old shark teeth emerge from Ireland's ancient limestoneWildlife officers in Ireland unearthed 330-million-year-old fossilized shark teeth, predating dinosaurs. These Psephodus magnus teeth, foun...
- Archaeologists went in for a routine check near a mall in Croatia and walked out with a 2,000-year-old Roman estateArchaeologists in Croatia unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman estate near Split. This extensive complex, featuring an olive oil press, was a w...
- Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
- Quote of the day from American author Margaret Mead: ‘Children must be taught how to think, not what to think’.Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead's legacy emphasizes teaching children to think critically, not what to think. Her research in Samoa a...
- White House orders major Smithsonian review to remove divisive content and highlight American valuesThe White House is conducting an internal review of Smithsonian Institution exhibits, prompted by President Trump's order to remove divisiv...
- Trump moves to ‘fix’ US history at Smithsonian Institution: Here’s what it meansUS President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at reshaping the Smithsonian Institution, arguing that it has embraced a "div...
- For Sale: $50 million Mercedes, $30 million Ferrari race carsTwo iconic classic cars, a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Streamliner and a 1965 Ferrari 250 LM, are headed to auction in February, potentially ...
- Roman museum houses stolen artefactsThe "Museum for Rescued Art" is housed in a spectacular hall within the majestic Diocletian Baths, ancient Rome's largest bath complex.
- Kwanzaa: All you need to know about seven-day celebrationSeven-day festive celebration, which honours African-American and Pan-African culture and traditions, starts post-Christmas on December 26 ...
- Over 20K fans throng Tehran museum to check out Western art masterpiecesThe current exhibition features 132 works by 34 world-famous contemporary artists.
- What a pest! Famous art museum in Iran temporarily closes to deal with insect infestationInsects, which may eat away at paintings, pose a serious threat to the masterpieces.
- Case of the missing jewels: Four famous gem heistsWith a stolen Kashmir sapphire of 65-carats making international headlines recently, here are some other talked about gem heists.
- US to return 7 antiquities stolen from IndiaAuthorities said the museum was not aware that the stone objects had been stolen when they were added to its collection between 1991 and 20...
- Obama to celebrate Diwali with Mumbai school kidsUS President Barack Obama will begin his India visit on November 6 with a message of condolence for the victims of 26/11, and will later ce...
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