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February 19

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.

February 18

Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance

Luxury island Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, shows cocaine levels far beyond the national average in wastewater surveillance, revealing hidden substance abuse issues.

February 17

Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Baby monkey Punch-kun draws huge crowds to Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan after viral photos show him clutching a stuffed orangutan for comfort.

February 16

Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

After a 2-year-old was assigned a separate row from his parents on a Southwest Airlines flight, the family drama went viral — with debate erupting over airline policies and safety.

February 16

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

A Cotswolds town proposes fines on residents who leave out their trash cans in order to protect and preserve Instagram-worthy views that attract millions of tourists annually.

February 15

Mystery solved? 150-year-old alcohol found in Utah may not be beer after all

Distillery experts taste-tested a mysterious 150-year-old bottle discovered at a Utah archaeological site. Lab results suggest it may contain apple cider with fruity, aged flavors.

February 13

Vegan passenger horrified after airline served 'rotten' sandwich on flight: 'Worst meal I have ever had'

A Virgin Atlantic passenger said he was served a moldy vegan sandwich on flight from Cancun to London, with photos showing rotten vegetables in the meal.

February 10

Flight passenger mistakenly boards wrong plane, lands in surprising country after many hours

A United Airlines passenger realized a boarding mistake midair, asking why the flight to Houston was taking so long. The person wound up in Tokyo instead of Nicaragua.

February 10

Metal detectorist searching Gold Rush campsite uncovers 'extremely rare' relic: 'Such a buzz'

A metal detectorist uncovered a rare 19th-century Japanese coin at an Australian Gold Rush campsite near Ballarat, calling the discovery "extremely rare."

February 9

Forbidden passage? Secret medieval tunnel found beneath ancient pagan graves, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in Germany discovered a mysterious medieval tunnel built inside a 6,000-year-old burial site, revealing fascinating layers of history.