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October 9, 2024

The history of the Hoxne Hoard, the largest collection of Roman treasure found in Britain

The Hoxne Hoard is one of the most significant archaeological finds out of Britain. The hoard is mostly made of gold and silver coins, although other unique objects add to its value.

October 9, 2024

'Forgotten' Franklin-designed coin sells for big bucks after being found in unusual location

Wotton Auction Rooms sold a Continental Currency dollar coin from 1776 during an auction last week, with a bidder taking it home for the steep price of over $32,000.

October 8, 2024

Man stumbles across gem worth thousands hidden in dirt: 'It's like nothing else'

Crystal expert Patrick Gundersen recently found a priceless quartz hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem.

October 8, 2024

The 4,000 items in the Staffordshire Hoard make it the largest collection in history of its kind

The Staffordshire Hoard is made of thousands of items. It was discovered by a farmer in 2009 and is the largest collection of its kind.

October 8, 2024

Bizarre laws in Washington, such as being charged with reckless driving if hugging while behind the wheel

Among Washington's strangest laws include penalties for using X-rays as shoe-fitting devices as well as trouble for intimidating another with a laser.

October 8, 2024

Airplane passengers go viral for mid-flight beauty routines: Dermatologists weigh in

People are using hydrating masks and red light therapy as part of the in-flight skin care travel trend that people are trying tin order to hydrated in a dry airplane cabin.

October 5, 2024

Reddit user's refusal to bend to 'militant vegan' brother's Thanksgiving demands sparks family drama

A Reddit user said she was in a pickle after her older brother demanded the family have a fully vegetarian Thanksgiving, or else he would not come to the event.

October 4, 2024

Bizarre Minnesota laws, including penalties for driving a filthy car, that will shock you

Minnesota has quite a few strange laws on the books, such as one including mosquitoes and another preventing drivers to travel with dirty tires.

October 4, 2024

Burger King, Dunkin' launch Halloween wars early with Wednesday's Whopper, spider donuts and more

Fast-food chains are already waging the Halloween wars with their slate of newly announced items. Burger King has four Addams Family-inspired items while Dunkin' gave a makeover to a fan favorite.

October 4, 2024

Alabama store is hot spot for tourists looking to snag deals on travelers' lost personal items

Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama, has become a tourist hot spot with millions of visitors curious to see what luggage travelers leave behind while also hunting for bargains.