Garden Ornament Bought for $20 at Flea Market is Actually a Medieval Hand Cannon and Sells for Thousands
A medieval hand cannon bought for $20 at a flea market for use as garden ornament has now fetched thousands of dollars at auction.
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Plants Respond to Touch Sending Different Signals Through Their Cells, Shows New Study
When prodded with a tiny glass rod, leaves released waves of calcium signals to cells that quickly diminish after the touch.
She's 102 and Her Secret to a Long Happy Life is 'Good Sex' 'Good Sherry' and 'All That Chocolate'
A 102-year-old British woman who reads the paper every day revealed her secrets for a long and happy life-you might be surprised, or thrilled.
These Green Books Are Poisonous-and May Be on a Shelf Near You
Emerald green, also known as Paris green, Vienna green, and Schweinfurt green, is the product of combining copper acetate with toxic arsenic.
Spectacular Drone Photo Spies a Harbor that Looks Like a Dolphin
Rhys says he has taken his drone over the marina many times but this was the first time he noticed the aquatic appearance of the landscape.
Boy Finds Rare Gold Roman Bracelet in a Field Where it Was Lying for 2,000 Years
A 12-year-old picked up a treasure in the dirt that his mom thought was just strapping—but it was a 2,000 years old and made of gold.
Despite Faulty Metal Detector, Treasure Hunter Unearths Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found in England
Despite having a faulty metal detector, a treasure hunter found the largest gold nugget ever found in England, minutes after arriving on site.
Rare Proof Copy of Harry Potter Book Bought for 15 Cents Could Fetch $15,000 at Auction
He found a rare proof copy of the first Harry Potter in a used bookstore, paying pennies–now it's set to fetch $20k.
1,000 year old Viking Sword Fished out of an Oxfordshire River with a Magnet
Vikings occupy are large chunk of English history during this time period when the island was invaded by the "Great Heathen Army".
Cougar Travels 1,000 Miles East in One of the Longest Recorded Treks
Cheekily described as "reverse feline Manifest Destiny," a GPS-collared mountain lion or cougar was recorded traveling 1,000 miles eastward from her home in Central Utah to the eastern slopes of the Rockies. It's an incredible journey that showcases just how at home this extirpated mammal is in America's wilderness areas, and hints that, proper management […]
Contractor's 'Roof Goof' Becomes Unexpected Blessing for Oklahoma Couple
The construction company owner called up the couple had 'had to be honest' before explaining how he'd set things right.
Onlookers 'in Awe' After Orca Pod Leaps Out of Water Just Meters From the Beach - WATCH
Beach goers near Seattle experienced an incredible sight last week when a pod of orcas began leaping out of the water just meters from shore.
Teen's Family Struggled to Afford Size 23 Shoes-Shaq Sent a Dozen Pairs, Including Superman Slippers
NBA legend and renowned good-guy Shaquille O'Neal, who also wears size-23, got abreast of KCTV 5's story, and decided to help out.
Paul McCartney 'Gets Back!' His Hofner Bass Guitar 50 Years After Theft from the Back of Their Van
With the strap matched right up to Paul's pectoral muscles, the Beatles star used the Hí¶fner to record various songs including Love Me Do
Charlotte the Stingray, Single for 8 Years, Celebrated V-day with 'Impossible' Litter of Non-Fertilized Eggs
Despite being closely related, sharks and rays cannot interbreed; their DNA wouldn't match up; their 'anatomy' even less so.
Grandfather Shocked When Grandson Surprises Him With New Car (WATCH)
How would you react if your grandson jumped out of the trunk of a Jaguar and handed you the keys?
Artist Redesigns Strangers' Lackluster Flyers for Free-After Finding Them On the Street (WATCH)
A graphic artist is surprising strangers by redesigning their lackluster flyers for free, after finding them on the street and redoing them.
100 Hearts Made of Cash Are Hiding Around Denver Today-A Free Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt Worth $10,000
An enterprising Deverite named Xander Phoenix has hidden 100 papier-mí¢ché hearts made of one hundred $1.00 bills all around the Denver
Irishman Whips Out Fiddle to Entertain Passengers in Flight-and People Dance a Jig in the Aisle (WATCH)
Musician Sean Magee, also on vacation with his wife, asked his pal to "pass him the fiddle" midway through the flight.
Japanese Eels Found Living in Polluted River are Shining Example of Resilience
The institute says the study confirmed that crabs and other creatures the eels feed on also live in the river, making it a whole ecosystem.
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