Terri Trembath/CBC/NCC Alot of kids dream of becoming dinosaur experts when they grow up. But one kid in particular just got a glimpse of what it would be like to work his dream job as a paleontologist after he discovered the bones of a 69-million-year-old dinosaur. 12-year-old Nathan Hrushkin was out hiking in Alberta, Canada,…
Finding a small metal dart in your yard in the Northeastern USA could be one of several things, depending on its size, shape, and condition. Here are some possibilities: Old Lawn Dart (Jart) Description: Heavier metal tip with plastic fins or remnants of fins. Common in the 1960s–1980s. Danger: These were banned due to safety…
This old house was built way back in 1889 More Than a Renovation: A Rebirth Each cracked floorboard rescued, each timeworn brick repositioned was an act of love. As the structure came back to life, so did something greater: hope, beauty, and purpose. The house became a canvas of possibility—a place where abandonment met ambition,…
Hurrah! The animals went in two by two—a memory from long ago, right? While Noah’s Ark may seem like an ancient story or nursery rhyme, new findings suggest a modern twist. Experts, after decoding a 3,000-year-old Babylonian map on a clay tablet, believe they’ve located the Ark’s resting place. The map, called the Imago Mundi,…
Blind since birth, Michael Hingson relied on his guide dog Roselle to lead him down 78 floors of the North Tower during the 9/11 terrorist attacks — and she did. September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson was in his 78th-floor office in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. He was preparing for the workday…
A long-forgotten photo, hidden in a European town’s archives for centuries, has recently resurfaced to captivate and disturb the world. The image, dating back to 1820, shows a seemingly ordinary family posing in front of a brick wall, with children standing in front of their parents. At first glance, the photo appears unremarkable. But after…
The 1958 Philco Predicta television is one of the most iconic and futuristic-looking TVs ever produced, especially for its time. Here’s a detailed overview Design & Features: Manufacturer: Philco (Philadelphia Storage Battery Company) Model Year: Introduced in 1958 Notable Feature: The swivel screen, which was a major innovation—many models had a separate picture tube mounted…
In a remarkable story of endurance and coincidence, a camera lost in a shipwreck off the west coast of Vancouver Island two years ago is about to be reunited with its owner, with its memory card and cherished photographs intact. The camera belongs to Vancouver artist Paul Burgoyne, who suffered a tragic loss in 2012…
On bustling city streets and quiet country lanes alike, the vintage sneak a toke slipped effortlessly into a coat pocket or satchel, ready for a moment’s private savor. With a quick twist of its polished metal cap, users packed a pinch of tobacco (or other herbs), then later revealed the tiny chamber’s mouthpiece for an…