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April 24

Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country's history unearthed after nearly 280 years

Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest battle in Scottish history. Here are details and photos.

April 24

Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows

A government chemist who researched Novichok nerve agents died in a 2022 incident ruled accidental, but colleagues and family say it doesn't add up.

April 23

English nature festival makes the important clarification that it is not for nudists

The Cumbria Nature Festival posted on Facebook clarifying it is for naturalists, not naturists, and that clothing is mandatory at the UK event.

April 23

Rep Tim Burchett convinced that aliens exist, says he's 'seen too much' in government briefings

Rep. Tim Burchett told Piers Morgan aliens exist, pointing to government briefings, pilot testimony and video evidence shown to him by officials as proof.

April 23

Scientists uncover identity of mysterious 'golden orb' discovered miles underwater in 2023

NOAA and Smithsonian scientists have identified the mysterious golden orb found 2 miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska as part of a rare giant deep-sea anemone.

April 23

UFO writer, paranormal YouTuber dies in suicide at home after mental health call: police

David Wilcock, a paranormal content creator and UFO researcher with hundreds of thousands of followers, died in an apparent suicide at age 53.

April 23

Study shows salmon exposed to cocaine swim longer distances... no kidding

A recent study found that wild salmon exposed to cocaine swam 7.6 miles farther than ones who weren't exposed to the drug, but you probably already figured that.

April 23

Shocking discovery in Florida warehouse leaves officials searching for what went wrong

At least 31 sloths reportedly died in a Florida warehouse under Sloth World Orlando's care, with the state's fish and wildlife group citing cold exposure and transport stress.

April 23

Long-lost soldier's grave discovered at remote US national park after 150 years

Archaeologists at Dry Tortugas National Park located the grave of a 19th-century Army private, the only known service member buried inside Fort Jefferson.

April 23

Highly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest

A surge of the highly contagious rotavirus is hitting the U.S., with positive test rates climbing beyond last year's peak levels, CDC data shows.