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May 29

Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site

Archaeologists recently uncovered the purpose of a 1,500-year-old bucket at Sutton Hoo, revealing that it was used as a cremation vessel for an important Anglo-Saxon figure.

May 28

Rare diamond brooch found hiding in jewelry box delivers 'special moment'

A diamond brooch hidden in a jewelry box of low-value items was spotted by an expert and later sold for over $3,100, helping to break auction records for the U.K. firm that sold it.

May 28

Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees

As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Experts weigh in on this clever yet risky travel hack.

May 27

Experts solve mystery of ancient 'mummified dragon' discovered by Japanese shogun

The mystery of Japan's mummified "rainbow dragon" was recently solved by researchers. The skeleton dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was found in Nara.

May 26

Truck explosion in suburban neighborhood damages homes, injures driver

Investigators have ruled Saturday morning's explosion in a Chicago suburb to be an accident, saying there was indication of anything suspicious. (Rock Foreman, Owner of RK Rentals/TMX)

May 26

Researchers find 'compelling evidence' of possible Noah's Ark remains in one country

Potentially indicating the location of Noah's Ark, researchers at Turkey's Durupinar site have uncovered promising evidence of a man-made structure within a boat-shaped formation.

May 26

Ancient Roman's 'mishap' leads to rare jewelry discovery in British countryside

An eight-sided Roman ring was recently found in Lincolnshire, England, by Wessex Archaeology staff. The item dates back to 200-410 A.D., officials said.

May 25

Cowabunga! Flood-swept cow washes ashore on beach, alive and mooing

A cow swept 11 miles by floodwaters to an Australian beach shows the scale of destruction as severe storms displace thousands across New South Wales.

May 23

Ship happens: Man awakes to find 443-foot cargo vessel ran aground in his backyard

A Norwegian man slept through the night as a 443-foot cargo ship ran aground in his yard and came to a stop just a few feet from his bedroom window.

May 22

Abraham Lincoln's possessions sell for millions as bloodstained gloves top auction

Lincoln's assassination artifacts, including gloves and a "wanted" poster, fetched high bids at an auction to repay a loan by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.