An archaeologist claims the Bible’s King David could’ve ruled over a large kingdom, complete with roads connecting between cities, made up of fortified cities around Jerusalem. Yosef Garfinkel, a professor at Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, says he found evidence of urban settlement in organized cities dating to around 1,000 BCE, which … Read more
A blast to the past! A UK TikToker was shocked to find a hidden trapdoor leading to secret rooms underneath the floorboards of her parents’ 200-year-old farmhouse. Jennifer Mallaghan recently shared a clip of the historic abode, her parents’ home for nearly six decades, and the renovations that sparked the startling discovery. “Secret rooms been … Read more
Eat the Flintstones? Cannibalism has been practiced long before Jeffrey Dahmer or even the Aztecs were having old friends for dinner. Mysterious marks on the bone of a human ancestor suggest that we could’ve been eating each other as early as 1.5 million years ago, per a gruesome study published in the journal “Scientific Reports.” … Read more
A 4,000-year-old religious burial ground has been discovered in the Netherlands. The mound — 65 feet in diameter — has the remains of around 60 men, women and children, Phys.org reported. It was also configured so that the sun would shine directly through on the winter and summer solstices. After six years of digging, it … Read more
There’s gotta be a butter way with a low margarine for error. A TikTok influencer divided social media after revealing the alleged correct way to spread those hotel pats of butter on bread — a technique that can apparently have “explosive” results if executed incorrectly. A video of her revolutionary butter-spreading hack has amassed over … Read more
Thought paper receipts were taking up too much space in your wallet? Israeli archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old receipt carved into a chalkstone slab during an excavation in Jerusalem, as detailed Wednesday in a Facebook post by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). Yes, their deals were literally set in stone. Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, the IAA’s minister … Read more
The ants go starching one-by-one, hurrah hurrah. There’s nothing worse than trying to do laundry only to find that the washer’s already in use. In this case, an Australian woman received the fright of her life after finding that her washing machine had been infested by thousands of ants. She detailed the spine-tingling discovery in … Read more
Scientists are one step closer to learning more about the experiences that people have reported having just before they die — including the light at the end of the tunnel. A surge of activity happens in dying human brains that resembles being awake, even after the person stops breathing, according to new study published Monday … Read more
Ure-ally brave for this one, ancient Roman doctors. Archaeologists in Rome have unearthed a treasure trove of illuminating artifacts at the site of an ancient hospital, including “urine flasks” — which doctors used to diagnose various ailments. A study describing the diagnostic tool was published last month in the journal Antiquity, in which researchers asserted … Read more
A Canadian woman staying in an Airbnb with 14 other friends for a 30th birthday has described the terrifying moment they allegedly found a tiny camera hidden in the bathroom. Kennedy Calwell said a friend had mentioned that she felt like there were cameras in the house and went searching despite the rest of them … Read more
The perils of a bathroom shared between members of a family are many. Bathtub water overflowing on the floor, kids piling dirty socks and undies just outside the laundry basket, wet towels scrunched up and stuffed on top of the towel rack instead of hung properly to dry. In short, there are plenty of opportunities for grossness. But when … Read more
It’s the most common type of sexually transmitted disease — but apparently not common knowledge that it can cause various types of cancer. A survey by the American Association for Cancer Research has found a decline in awareness that human papillomavirus, or HPV, is linked to cervical cancer, as well as anal, oral and penile … Read more
A thrifter in Seattle appears to have made an unexpected find while shopping at Goodwill — and a video of her discovery now has more than 12 million views on TikTok. Josie Chase, 24, a social media coordinator for two Seattle restaurants, said she has been collecting vintage clothing and accessories since 2018. “After I got out of high … Read more
Let there be UV light. A “hidden chapter” of biblical text that is said to date back 1,750 years has been interpreted by an Austrian scientist, according to a study published last month in the journal New Testament Studies. Grigory Kessel, a medievalist from the Austrian Academy of Sciences, used ultraviolet photography to analyze the … Read more
These homeowners got a whole lot more house than they bargained for. A woman in the United Kingdom has found some shocking surprises while renovating her house — including a secret shower behind a wall. Hannah Otto has been in the process of updating her home in Hampshire for three years. “It was dated but … Read more
A new form of fish oil supplement could be a breakthrough treatment for the world’s leading cause of blindness, according to a peer-reviewed study released this week. Researchers have created a first-of-its-kind omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) — which protects the eyes — that can cross into the retina from the bloodstream to help with … Read more
If only these walls could talk. A Georgia couple’s move took a turn for the sleazy when they discovered a massive cache of cigarette packs and Viagra in the wall of their new home. ”We definitely were shocked and disgusted,” Kristen Smith, 51, told Jam Press of the “Hoarders”-esque degenerate discovery, which occurred while she … Read more
Rochelle Berman’s “monster” quest for justice veered too close to home. The former radio and television host secretly recorded countless hours of conversations with ex-Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle in an effort to prove he was a child predator. “Will you let me see your kids naked?” Fogle shockingly asked Herman, a mother of a then-10-year-old … Read more
A woman who had gone away for five days only to find a bizarre black “dust” over her shower has been left stumped at the issue. The mother, from New South Wales, Australia took to a popular Facebook group after stumbling upon the mess after a break. Photos showed black “dust” sat on the mantle … Read more
Dil-do as the Romans do. UK archaeologists were flabbergasted after discovering that a 2,000-year-old “sewing tool” could potentially be the only known life-size Roman dildo. They detailed the alleged phallic first in the journal Antiquity. “I have to confess, part of me thinks it’s kind of self-evident that it is a penis,” said Dr. Rob … Read more