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Metal detectorists stumble across 1,000-year-old Viking ‘wallet’ full of treasure: ‘Highly unusual’

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Metal detectorists stumble across 1,000-year-old Viking ‘wallet’ full of treasure: ‘Highly unusual’

British historians recently announced the remarkable discovery of a 1,000-year-old Viking “wallet,” thanks to two curious metal detectorists. Manx National Heritage, an organization based on the Isle of Man, announced the discovery in a Sept. 30 press release. In a statement, the organization explained that the coins were actually uncovered in May. Two metal detectorists, John Crowe and David … Read more

DNA from world’s oldest cheese extracted from an unusual source — mummies

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DNA from world’s oldest cheese extracted from an unusual source — mummies

It’s aged — 3,600 years. Scientists have successfully pulled a DNA strand from what they believe to be the world’s oldest cheese, yanking it from Bronze Age mummies in a Chinese graveyard, circa 2,000 B.C. The dairy delight is kefir cheese — a modern-day cream cheese health substitute — and was found strangely smeared or … Read more

36-year-old reality star claps back at online haters over her unusual living arrangement

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36-year-old reality star claps back at online haters over her unusual living arrangement

Former Married At First Sight bride Martha Kalifatidis has slammed the idea she’s not paying her way. The 36-year-old, who lives at home with her parents, her partner Michael Brunelli and their toddler son Lucius, was doing a typical Q&A on Instagram when a troll claimed she was mooching off her mom and dad. “Why don’t you and … Read more

Tourists are paying to visit a ‘misunderstood’ highway interchange — so unusual it’s in the Guinness Book of World Records

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Tourists are paying to visit a ‘misunderstood’ highway interchange — so unusual it’s in the Guinness Book of World Records

Is no place safe? As cities large and small across Europe battle the adverse effects of outsider-induced overcrowding, the seemingly limitless tentacles of modern tourism have slithered to a surprising new destination — underneath the U.K.’s “most complex” highway interchange. Visitors to Birmingham, the country’s second largest city and the hometown of Ozzy Osbourne, are … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star shares unusual second job he takes on when he’s not acting

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‘General Hospital’ star shares unusual second job he takes on when he’s not acting

“General Hospital” actor Rick Hearst is sharing a glimpse into his second job when he’s not working in Hollywood. The 59-year-old actor, known for his character Ric Lansing in the popular soap opera, took to social media to reveal his double life. “I’ve been on break from ‘GH’ for a couple [of] weeks now,” he … Read more

Archaeologists stumble upon priceless gold coins from ancient empire in unusual location

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Archaeologists stumble upon priceless gold coins from ancient empire in unusual location

Archaeologists discovered ancient gold coins in an unexpected location during a recent excavation in Bulgaria. The five Byzantine coins, which date back to the reign of Justinian the Great, were uncovered by archaeologists digging at a site in the northern Bulgarian village of Debnevo. The excavation was announced by Dr. Stiliyan Ivanov, an associate professor at the … Read more

‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

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‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have discovered an “extremely rare and unusual” ancient stone amulet in Jerusalem that could change our understanding of reading and writing in antiquity. “The seal, made of black stone, is one of the most beautiful ever discovered in excavations in ancient Jerusalem,” Yuval Baruch and Navot Rom, directors of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), said in … Read more

I’m a doctor — try this unusual but effective hack for joint pain

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I’m a doctor — try this unusual but effective hack for joint pain

Lettuce celebrate! Dr. Kunal Sood, a pain management specialist in Maryland, is sharing a cheap, unconventional hack for joint pain — wrapping cabbage leaves around the afflicted area. “Cabbage leaves have been used in some cultures as a topical application to reduce both inflammation and pain,” Sood explained in a TikTok last week. “It is … Read more

Drew Carey calls out drunk ‘Price Is Right’ contestants: ‘Not unusual’

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Drew Carey calls out drunk ‘Price Is Right’ contestants: ‘Not unusual’

Come on down. Game show host and comedian Drew Carey, 66, is spilling secrets about “The Price Is Right.” The former host of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” has hosted “The Price Is Right” since 2007, and in an interview with TV Insider, he revealed, “That happens here all the time,” referring to contestants taking “liquid … Read more

Smoker, 52, grows hair in his throat in a very unusual case

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Smoker, 52, grows hair in his throat in a very unusual case

Well, this is hair-raising. The serious risks of smoking tobacco are well-established — they include cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes and accelerated aging of the skin. But here’s a new and decidedly ewww one. A seasoned pack-a-day Austrian smoker began growing hair inside his throat as a rare complication of his cigarette addiction. … Read more

I’m a doctor — beware this one unusual, ‘highly concerning’ colon cancer sign

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I’m a doctor — beware this one unusual, ‘highly concerning’ colon cancer sign

Colon cancer is on the rise among young adults. Now, experts are sharing a “highly concerning” red flag — pencil-thin poop. Dr. Michael Cecchini, co-director of the colorectal program at the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers and medical oncologist at Yale Cancer Center, tells HuffPost that colon cancer patients can have very thin stools. “This tends … Read more

NYC sushi hotspots popping up in unusual places — and even Blake Lively is feeding the frenzy

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NYC sushi hotspots popping up in unusual places — and even Blake Lively is feeding the frenzy

Sushi hotspots are popping up in unusual places in the Big Apple, with tasting rooms tucked away in train stations, hotel suites and public spaces – and one even featuring a menu curated by actress Blake Lively.   This month, Emil Stefkov’s The Group Hospitality opened Omakase Room by Shin, nestled in the 6½ Avenue passageway, at 145 W. … Read more

What is Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’? Fans rave about bizarre bargains, unusual treasures

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What is Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’? Fans rave about bizarre bargains, unusual treasures

Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy of low-priced, limited-time novelties. The kooky collection is usually replenished every Wednesday, drawing fanatics who post their treasures to the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community … Read more

‘Swastika’ Chandra banned from Uber App for unusual first name

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‘Swastika’ Chandra banned from Uber App for unusual first name

A woman was banned from using any Uber services for her unusual first name. Swastika Chandra explained her first name meant ‘good luck’ in Sanskrit and where she grew up in Fiji it was a common name, but Uber suddenly banned her account in October last year due to it being a “potentially offensive” word. … Read more

My daughter eats plaster, foam, wool — what we’ve learned about her unusual condition

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My daughter eats plaster, foam, wool — what we’ve learned about her unusual condition

A Welsh mom of two says she has to constantly monitor her 3-year-old daughter to stop her from munching on potentially dangerous items around the house. Wynter was diagnosed with autism and an unusual condition that sparks cravings for inedible objects. “She is literally eating the whole house,” Stacey A’Hearne, 25, lamented to SWNS. “I … Read more

Why Meghan Markle’s behavior is ‘unusual’ compared to royal family: photographer

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Why Meghan Markle’s behavior is ‘unusual’ compared to royal family: photographer

Meghan Markle was a surprise addition to the United Kingdom’s royal family when she married Prince Harry in May 2018. Photographer Samir Hussein believes that the former actress, 42, was more palpable as opposed to other members of the Firm. Hussein has often shot snaps of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, most famously the … Read more

I delivered my daughter in an unusual place — nurses were stunned

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I delivered my daughter in an unusual place — nurses were stunned

She must be exhaust-ed. A UK woman stunned her family and medics by giving birth in a parking lot outside a hospital in England this month. “It was very rushed and I was in shock, really — I didn’t have any time to think at all,” Taylor Thacker, 27, told SWNS. “My little drama queen … Read more

Unfurling the Unusual Costumes of ‘Poor Things’

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Unfurling the Unusual Costumes of ‘Poor Things’

The designer Holly Waddington had wide latitude in envisioning the costumes for “Poor Things,” Yorgos Lanthimos’s mad comedy starring Emma Stone. “The only brief really was that he didn’t want it to be overtly like a period drama” — the script is set in the 1880s — “and he didn’t want it to be overtly … Read more

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult — I wish I’d known these unusual behaviors were actually symptoms

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I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult — I wish I’d known these unusual behaviors were actually symptoms

A popular attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) coach has revealed five surprising behaviors that could be red flags. Kelly Baum, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, recently went viral on TikTok sharing her own experience — and the habits she never knew were symptoms of something deeper. One common behavior in people with the disorder, … Read more