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In 2017, a mechanic from Connecticut named Jared Whipple found hundreds of artworks in a dumpster at an abandoned farmhouse. He planned to use them as Halloween decorations for his indoor skatepark. However, it turned out that the art was actually highly valuable and could be worth millions of dollars. The collection is the life’s […] More

The secret to building long-term wealth could simply be having wealthier friends. According to a fascinating study, your social circle can boost your own financial status in a phenomenon called “the rich friends effect.” The power of connections will significantly increase your likelihood of investing in the stock market and maintaining savings accounts, effectively shaping […] More

The area of Serranía de la Lindosa, a 12-mile-long sandstone outcrop in Colombia, contains thousands of rock art motifs that record the history and beliefs of the Amazon’s Indigenous peoples. Aided by Indigenous elders and ritual specialists, archaeologists have been able to finally document the ancient rock art at six of the sites from the […] More

Thomas Edison was the king of invention. He developed many innovations in the fields of electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures, all of which had a profound influence on modern life. But did you know that Edison once tried to tinker with the afterlife, too? He wanted to create a device […] More

In a forest around the Italian town of Alba, located in the northwestern Piedmont region, there grows a culinary treasure called the white Alba truffle. Some of the most prized specimens are worth twice the price of gold. However, climate change has made the truffles increasingly rare. The white truffle is the most prestigious in the […] More

A recent study has found that your life achievements can act as a sort of shield that guards against memory loss, dementia, and other cognitive issues as you age. Higher levels of professional success, which were determined by your education, job, and bank account in the study, help build mental resilience, shaping your long-term brain […] More

After analyzing old surveys of forests in southeast Mexico, archaeologists have discovered a previously unrecorded Maya city. The city is located in the state of Campeche in the central Maya Lowlands and once was home to impressive pyramids and plazas. The central Maya Lowlands is a region in the southern part of the Yucatán Peninsula. […] More

From phish scams via email to scam phone calls from so-called debt collectors, we all know that there’s no shortage of fraud schemes out there. But, according to Jenna Herrera (@themoneymom), a financial wellness influencer, there is another scam you should be aware of, especially if you’re a smartphone user. Digital payment platforms such as […] More

Meet the hydra: a tiny, unassuming organism that lives in the water with a superpower that seems to go beyond its abilities. The creature is best known for its regeneration capabilities. Since most of their body cells are stem cells, they can keep dividing and transforming themselves into any of their body’s cell types. They also […] More

While metal detecting in a Polish forest, a father-and-son duo came across 17 rare coins. The historic coins were found near Pomiechówek, a village located north of Warsaw in the region of Mazovia in east-central Poland. The treasure trove of coins is worth more than $120,000. Metal detectorists with the Triglav Historical and Research Association […] More

One of the earliest examples of a winged seed has been found in a mine in the Anhui Province of China. A team of scientists affiliated with a number of different institutions in China was responsible for the discovery. Throughout the years, seeds have evolved to adapt to changing environments. Many plants have “winged seeds,” which […] More

In the historic town of Chepstow, archaeologists found the remains of a prehistoric bridge that connected the areas now known as Wales and England. Chepstow is home to a Norman castle from the 12th century and has served as a strategic location throughout various periods in history. In the past, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of […] More

This past Monday, the Lone Star state received its very first visit from the Michelin Guide. At an invitation-only gala event in Houston, Michelin stars were awarded to 15 restaurants in four different Texas cities. The state has been well-known for its barbecue and Tex-Mex offerings. Now, the new awards have expanded its culinary reputation, […] More

If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant, then you know how much servers rely on tips. A 15% gratuity is typically considered the minimum for service that’s satisfactory, and many people opt to tip as much as 20% on their bill. So, how would you feel if a customer tipped you less than 10%, and […] More

Our appetites may be regulated by a circuit in our brains that is made up of three types of neurons, according to a new study involving mice. In the mice, just three types of brain cells drove them to eat more or less food. The three-part circuit works by first having specialized neurons sense certain […] More

In the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, houses, frescos, and artifacts have been preserved for visitors to observe. They can also see some of Pompeii’s victims, who were immortalized by 19th-century archaeologists who used plaster to fill the voids left by their burned bodies. These casts have become symbols of human tragedy and […] More

It might surprise you to know that seatbelts were actually first made for aircraft before they became a staple in cars. They didn’t really catch on with the public until the 1960s when seatbelt laws began to be established. Clearly, the journey of keeping us safely strapped in for the ride has taken years to […] More