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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

Experts intrigued after thrift shopper spots mysterious ancient artifacts on sale for $30

Archaeology October 9

Experts intrigued after thrift shopper spots mysterious ancient artifacts on sale for $30

Priced at only $30, a collection of rings and medallions discovered in a thrift store in Chilliwack, Canada, has been donated to Simon Fraser University for research.

Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds

Archaeology October 7

Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds

Archaeologists in Leicester uncovered 2,000 years of history beneath a marketplace, including a Roman infant grave and the remains of a 16th-century dungeon once called "vile."

Divers discover $1 million in gold and silver coins in Florida shipwreck from 1700s

Travel October 6

Divers discover $1 million in gold and silver coins in Florida shipwreck from 1700s

Gold and silver coins worth about $1 million are found in Florida waters from Spanish ships that sank in a 1715 hurricane while returning from the New World.

Man dies in likely bear attack at Arkansas campsite days after sending photos of animal to family

Wild Nature October 4

Man dies in likely bear attack at Arkansas campsite days after sending photos of animal to family

Officials found a Missouri camper dead near Mt. Judea, Arkansas, with injuries consistent with a bear attack, marking the second such incident in a month.

Rick Harrison's Las Vegas pawn shop reveals bizarre treasures for the taking

Travel October 2

Rick Harrison's Las Vegas pawn shop reveals bizarre treasures for the taking

Rick Harrison's popular Las Vegas pawn shop displays rare finds and historical artifacts, from samurai swords to Henry Winkler-signed jackets, attracting 1,200 daily visitors.

Art world masters fooled as police raid famous gallery after fake Dalís found

Travel October 1

Art world masters fooled as police raid famous gallery after fake Dalís found

Authorities seized 21 forged Salvador Dalí pieces, including tapestries and drawings from a Parma exhibition, following a tip from the artist's foundation.

Reddit splits over 'disgusting' cruise habit travelers say is surprisingly common

Travel September 28

Reddit splits over 'disgusting' cruise habit travelers say is surprisingly common

Cruise travelers argue online about the practice of storing Royal Caribbean SeaPass cards in bras, with opinions split between hygiene and practicality concerns.

'Pocket-packing' trend has some customers taking advantage of free condiments and utensils

Lifestyle September 19

'Pocket-packing' trend has some customers taking advantage of free condiments and utensils

Many restaurant customers are "pocket-packing" by taking more than their fair share of free utensils, napkins and condiments. An etiquette expert weighed in.

Palermo's Pizza employee dies in robotic machine accident

VIDEO September 18

Palermo's Pizza employee dies in robotic machine accident

Robert Cherone, 45, was working his shift at Palermo's Pizza facility when fatal accident occurred. (Credit: WITI)

Woman leaves anniversary dinner over husband's gift that was 'basically for himself'

Lifestyle September 14

Woman leaves anniversary dinner over husband's gift that was 'basically for himself'

Reddit users criticized a husband who gave his wife a $100 gaming gift card for their anniversary after she spent weeks planning and buying him a smartwatch.

Man fishing with grandson uncovers mystery wreckage in mud flats, archaeologists investigating

Archaeology September 8

Man fishing with grandson uncovers mystery wreckage in mud flats, archaeologists investigating

A Florida man discovered what may be a 150-year-old shipwreck while fishing with his grandson in Aripeka, north of Tampa Bay. The remains will be analyzed by archaeologists.

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

Food-Drink 1 day ago

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

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

Travel 4 days ago

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

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

Discovery 4 days ago

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

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

Discovery 5 days ago

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