Construction workers came across 1,300 pounds of Roman coins while working, BuzzNick reported. While digging a ditch, they unearthed 19 ancient Roman pots full of coins from the 3rd or 4th century A.D. Some coins depict an image of Constantine, an unlikely ruler. […]
A pair of secret Nazi bunkers used on D-Day have been uncovered, Fox News reported. New light detection and ranching technology helped researchers find the bunkers, which were built underground. They are reminders of the struggle of U.S.troops to capture Omaha Beach. […]
The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary rescued an overweight owl, 30% heavier than it should have been, the “Huffington Post” reported. At 245 grams, the owl was determined to be too obese to fly. Ordinarily, owls are spotted flying at night, rather than sitting in a ditch in daylight. […]
Zoologists have seen young wolves playing fetch with strangers, according to NPR. During standard behavior tests, scientists observed the pups retrieving thrown objects at the throwers’ requests. The behavior is expected in dogs, but not wolves. […]
A metal plate launched by an explosion flew two miles, killing a man, BBC News reported. The explosion came from a chemical plant in the Catalonia region of Spain, also claiming the lives of two employees. The death raises questions about its incredible odds. […]
Pope Francis appointed a woman to undersecretary of the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, NPR reported. Long-time Secretariat employee Francesca Di Giovanni will take the managerial role. Catholicism began modernizing with the Second Vatican Council. […]
The rate of Americans retiring in Vietnam is increasing, the “Los Angeles Times” reported. Baby boomers are attracted by a booming middle class, lower health care costs, and inexpensive housing. Fifty years ago, a brutal and unpopular war made the idea unthinkable. […]
Trucks carrying artificial snow arrived in Moscow last week for city use, according to “The Guardian.” Other signs of warm weather included early flower blooming and interrupted hibernation at the local zoo. Ecological changes often bring surprising sights. […]
An Indonesian cave painting predates earliest known works by 7,000 years, according to NPR. Figurative cave paintings were believed to have begun in France 37,000 years ago, but this new discovery dates back 44,000 years. Other early paintings have stories to tell, too. […]
New Zealand ordered 1,290 square feet of skin for volcanic burn victims last week, The Washington Post reported. The eruption of a volcano on White Island caused serious injury to dozens who will need skin grafts. Understanding burn injuries can save lives. […]
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