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August 24, 2024

Rare piece of armor dating back to the 14th century found in Norway

Many ancient items have come out of excavations in Oslo. One recent find was a rare iron gauntlet unearthed by archaeologists in the medieval harbor.

August 24, 2024

Spiky creatures wash up on Texas beach, described as 'your worst nightmares’

A venomous, bearded fireworm was found on the beaches of Corpus Christi, Texas, and might just be "your worst nightmare," as it delivers a painful sting that can last for hours.

August 24, 2024

On this day in history, August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo coast-to-coast

On this day in history, Aug. 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart flew solo across the U.S. nonstop — becoming the first woman to do so. Here are details about her remarkable flight and its aftermath.

August 23, 2024

Woman sparks online debate after wearing shorts to job interview, recruiter sends her home

A Texas woman, Tyreshia Morgan, is causing a stir on TikTok after posting a video of herself wearing shorts to a job interview. She was sent home by the recruiters.

August 23, 2024

College student in Denmark uses metal detector to discover ancient jewelry

In Denmark, a college student studying archaeology took his metal detector to a field near Elsted, and uncovered ancient silver jewelry dating back to the Viking Age.

August 22, 2024

Pet owners spend $20K to dress their cat as Starbucks barista

Pet owners dressed their cat in a "Waffle The Barista" outfit. With Starbucks dropping the Pumpkin Spice Latte for the season, this cat is ready to order.

August 22, 2024

Postcard mailed 121 years ago finally makes it to its destination ‘out of the blue’

A postcard from 1903 was finally delivered to its intended destination 121 years after stamped. Staff at a mortgage loan company were shocked to receive the rare item.

August 22, 2024

Researchers unearth find dating back 2,400 years in ancient Greek city

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan came across a pot of gold during excavations of Notion, an ancient Greek city located in modern-day western Turkey.

August 22, 2024

Peculiar home, once an 1800s train station, renovated and up for sale: ‘Enchanting’

A unique and newly renovated home is up for sale with a distinctive background: It once served as a train station to carriages. Today, it's a home and partial hotel.

August 21, 2024

California principal placed on leave over inappropriate dance with mascot

A viral video shows a high school principal engaging in a seemingly risqué dance with the school's mascot during the back-to-school rally. Credit: Ryan Attebery (@recklessmma)/TMX