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A rare three-meter whale jawbone fished from Dutch waters turned out to be a museum treasure secretly dumped so it could be "found" and saved. The creative rescue mission worked perfectly, and now the bone has a second life in education.
A new time capsule being buried in Philadelphia on July 4 is engineered to survive until 2276—longer than any time capsule has lasted before. Special waterproof design and triple-layered protection will keep America's treasures safe for the next quarter millennium.
After two decades abroad, one of the world's greatest Mexican art collections is back home in Mexico City for the first time since 2004. Masterpieces by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and other legends are now on display through May. ##
A groundbreaking study reveals Ghana could turn its trash into a $5.8 billion annual treasure by 2032, creating jobs, generating power, and saving thousands of lives. The secret? Investing in waste like the economic goldmine it actually is.
Young cancer patients in Las Vegas now have an underwater adventure waiting for them during medical visits. The new "Under the Sea" exam room turns clinical appointments into treasure hunts complete with hidden symbols and colorful marine life.
Egypt is turning young coders into tourism innovators through nationwide hackathons that create apps for ancient sites. From Cairo to remote deserts, these tech competitions are building smart visitor tools while protecting 5,000-year-old treasures.
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A California bride surprised her mother by playing a treasured voicemail from her late grandmother during her wedding ceremony. The emotional moment left both mother and daughter in tears as Grandma Bonnie's voice filled the venue.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made one kid's day at spring training by stopping to chat with a young fan who gave him a treasured baseball card. The sweet exchange shows how the 23-year-old is handling his rise to stardom with grace and gratitude.
A random episode of a 1990s British detective show helped crack a cold case involving priceless altar plaques stolen from Napoleon III's crypt. Thanks to one antiques dealer's impressive memory, two of the three stolen treasures are finally home.
A Pune social entrepreneur has recycled 100,000 kg of waste paper into thousands of notebooks for children who can't afford school supplies. Her doorstep collection model is teaching communities to see trash as treasure.
Archaeologists in Panama have unearthed a stunning tomb filled with ancient gold ornaments, offering a rare window into a sophisticated civilization from 1,000 years ago. The discovery ranks among the most significant archaeological finds in Panama's recent history.
Archaeologists in Panama have discovered an ancient tomb packed with gold treasures that reveals how powerful leaders lived and were honored a millennium ago. The find ranks among the country's most important archaeological discoveries in recent years.
A new recycling facility in the Netherlands is transforming 50,000 tons of waste tires annually into marine fuel, plastics ingredients, and materials for new tires. The plant plans to quadruple its capacity by using breakthrough technology that turns rubber trash into treasure.
When fierce storms battered Scotland's coastline, they uncovered a rare archaeological treasure: 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints frozen in time. A team of archaeologists raced against wind, waves, and sand to preserve this fleeting glimpse into ancient life before the sea claimed it forever.
When a retiring Queensland farmer couldn't pass his rare zucchini flower business to his own children, he found the perfect family to keep the delicate crop alive. The Hunts are now learning the art of growing these culinary treasures, preserving a supply chain that nearly vanished.
Scientists created an automated system that stores massive amounts of data in glass that could last over 10,000 years. This breakthrough could transform how we preserve everything from cultural treasures to scientific records.
Millions of Asian Australians are making the annual pilgrimage home for Lunar New Year, packing suitcases with Aussie chocolates, kangaroo toys, and Firefighters Calendars. They're traveling thousands of miles not just to see family, but to reconnect with cultural roots through authentic food, traditional customs, and treasured memories.
Ancient Egyptian treasures stolen from a Queensland museum were recovered within 48 hours after police tracked down an "amateurish" thief carrying a priceless cat sculpture in his backpack. What looked like organized crime turned out to be an opportunistic solo act with a surprisingly quick happy ending.
Clarence "Clack" John, 98, has spent nearly a century in the Australian Riverland town of Renmark, watching summers transform from swimming in creeks to air-conditioned comfort. His memories offer a living bridge between eras, reminding us how far we've come while his loyalty to home inspires us to treasure our roots.
An amateur metal detectorist found a stunning gold heart pendant from Henry VIII's first marriage buried in an English field. Now, thanks to 45,000 generous donors, this 500-year-old treasure will remain in Britain for everyone to see.
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