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Old Dominion's women's tennis team just made history with their sixth consecutive conference championship. The Monarchs dominated Marshall 4-0 to secure their spot in the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight year.
A seven-year-old girl hunting for shark teeth discovered what experts believe is a prehistoric bone up to half a million years old on a Suffolk beach. The find offers a tangible connection to an ancient world where woolly mammoths roamed across Britain.
An 11-year-old rockhounding in Wyoming spotted an ancient turtle shell that scientists say is nearly 48 million years old. His keen eye and quick reporting helped preserve a remarkable piece of prehistoric history.
Scientists are studying an 82-year-old runner whose body shows the fitness levels of someone 60 years younger. His remarkable health could reveal secrets to aging well for everyone. #
A weekend rock hunt in Israel's Ramon Crater turned into an archaeological treasure when Dor Wolynitz picked up what he thought was a striped stone. The fragment turned out to be a 1,700-year-old statuette from the ancient Spice Route.
Francisco Matías lives contentedly in the century-old clay home his father built in rural Brazil, drawing well water and cooking on a wood stove while the modern world rushes past. His choice reminds us that progress doesn't always mean abandoning the past.
A Kansas boy on a geology club field trip discovered a nearly complete 15-foot tylosaurus fossil from when an ancient sea covered his hometown. The 85-million-year-old marine reptile is one of the most complete specimens found by amateur fossil hunters in the region.
Scientists used cutting-edge imaging to discover a perfectly preserved fossil ant inside a piece of amber once owned by German literary legend Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The 40-million-year-old insect was completely invisible to the naked eye for over two centuries.
Once home to Mughal-era nobility, Old Delhi's historic haveli mansions are experiencing a cultural renaissance as preservationists race to save these architectural treasures. While many still crumble, a growing number are being lovingly restored to their former glory.
Alison Luchs, a 77-year-old curator at the National Gallery of Art, is using Gen Z slang like "bussin'" and "slaps" to introduce young people to centuries-old artwork. Her viral videos prove you're never too old to connect with new generations.
Entertainment legend Donny Osmond performs nightly with a digital recreation of his teenage self in his Las Vegas show, using AI technology that combines vintage photos, voice samples, and his grandson's movements. The 66-year-old performer says looking at his 14-year-old self "never gets old."
Rangers striker Chermiti scored an acrobatic overhead kick in the intense Old Firm derby against Celtic, ending in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The moment of brilliance showcased the beautiful side of football's fiercest rivalry.
A 15-year-old in India transformed her grandmother's cloth bag idea into a movement that's kept over 22,000 plastic bags out of landfills. Manya Harsha turned grief into green action with nothing but old sarees and determination.
When 2-year-old Novalee stopped breathing after a seizure, her 87-year-old great-great-grandmother didn't hesitate. Wilma Whitmore's decades as an emergency room nurse kicked in just when her family needed her most.
Maria Jose Marin, a bubbly 19-year-old from Colombia, pulled off a stunning runaway victory at the Augusta National Women's Amateur while her 10-year-old brother carried a backpack "big enough for the trophy." The University of Arkansas golfer finished four strokes ahead of the field on golf's most prestigious stage.
A 32-year-old man in China finally got relief from stomach pain when doctors found the surprising cause: a mercury thermometer he swallowed two decades ago as a scared 12-year-old. The successful surgery turned a childhood secret into a story of medical persistence and second chances.
When a 10-year-old boy fell through ice on a Cary pond, a 59-year-old stranger didn't hesitate to jump into the freezing water to help. Both were rescued and are expected to make full recoveries.
A Valve engineer just solved a frustrating bug that prevented old Apple iMacs from running modern Linux graphics drivers, breathing new life into machines nearly a decade old. The fix means better gaming and performance for owners who refused to give up on their trusty computers.
Nigerian-born sprinter Jared Ejiasian just became the fastest U18 hurdler in history, clocking 7.43 seconds and breaking a seven-year-old world record. The 16-year-old's stunning performance in France signals the arrival of track and field's next great star.
When a driving school turned away 72-year-old Vidya Kaur for being "too old," she bought her own car and taught herself. Today, she confidently navigates Jammu's busy streets at speeds up to 120 km/h.
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