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In 1964, an Edinburgh antiques dealer paid just £5 for a small carved warrior; after spending decades in a family drawer, it was identified as a missing Lewis chess piece and sold for £735,000

In 1964, an Edinburgh antiques dealer paid just £5 for a small carved warrior; after spending decades in a family drawer, it was identified as a missing Lewis chess piece and sold for £735,000

A small carved ivory figure bought for just £5 by an Edinburgh antiques dealer in 1964 has sold at auction for £735,000 after experts identified it as a long-lost Lewis chessman. The sale set an official record for the most expensive medieval chess piece ever sold at auction, according to Guinness World Records. The 8.8-centimetre…

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A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart, scientists say, offering rare evidence of targeted violence among our closest ancient relatives

A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart, scientists say, offering rare evidence of targeted violence among our closest ancient relatives

A representative image of a Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart (source- Canva) Everybody is aware of the story of Cain and Abel, the biblical tale of the world’s first murder. But what if I tell you that the story of human…

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Government testing DigiYatra for international flights

Government testing DigiYatra for international flights

International flyers can now trial Digi Yatra’s e-passport-based biometric facility at seven Indian airports, with a wider rollout planned for 2027 NEW DELHI: Travelling abroad from India could soon be a seamless experience just like taking domestic flights with Digi Yatra. The govt has started trials for international passengers at seven airports, allowing eligible Indian…

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In 1913, an Ohio couple sent their eight-month-old son to his grandmother through the postal service; the baby weighed just under the parcel limit and the journey cost only 15 cents

In 1913, an Ohio couple sent their eight-month-old son to his grandmother through the postal service; the baby weighed just under the parcel limit and the journey cost only 15 cents

Can you imagine sending your precious baby through post? Back in the olden days, travel wasn’t as cheap and convenient as it is today. So, parents had to get a little creative to save a quick buck. But one child’s parents took penny-pinching a bit too far.In January 1913, Jesse and Mathilda Beagle of Ohio…

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Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter list $3.2 million Mar Vista home for sale weeks after 13-year-old daughter Fiona’s death; the couple purchased the 3,239-square-foot property for $3.15 million in March 2025

Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter list $3.2 million Mar Vista home for sale weeks after 13-year-old daughter Fiona’s death; the couple purchased the 3,239-square-foot property for $3.15 million in March 2025

Chad Lowe and Kim Painter purchased the spacious property for $3.15 million in March 2025. It has reportedly received an offer from a prospective buyer. (Photo: Instagram/Backgrid) Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, have put their Mar Vista home on the market for $3.249 million, less than three weeks after the death of…

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An 82-year-old Florida man has spent seven decades collecting magazines, photographs and celebrity memorabilia; his one-man museum now includes a thank-you letter from Elizabeth Taylor

An 82-year-old Florida man has spent seven decades collecting magazines, photographs and celebrity memorabilia; his one-man museum now includes a thank-you letter from Elizabeth Taylor

Scaglione’s collection documents defining American moments, from the moon landing to Kennedy’s assassination and 9/11 Others preserve old photos because they are sentimental. Others save a magazine because it reminds them of a certain time. But for Rudy Scaglione, collecting is a lifelong pursuit, a personal archive of seven decades of pop culture, Hollywood history…

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IND vs NZ: Arshdeep Singh creates history in 5th T20I, equals Tim Southee’s powerplay wickets record | Cricket News

India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh (Image: IANS) India pacer Arshdeep Singh continued to add to his impressive T20I record, equalling Tim Southee’s milestone for the most wickets in the first six overs of men’s T20Is involving Full Member nations.Arshdeep achieved the feat during the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand at Seddon Park in…

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Two Texas homeowners saw their backyards collapse down an 80-foot creek slope, leaving houses unsafe; after insurers refused payment, an appeals court reopened the fight over whether landslides are covered

Two Texas homeowners saw their backyards collapse down an 80-foot creek slope, leaving houses unsafe; after insurers refused payment, an appeals court reopened the fight over whether landslides are covered

A legal dispute over home insurance coverage in Travis County has been sent back to court after a state appeals court ruled that an insurance company must provide evidence about what caused a major backyard landslide before refusing to pay a claim under its standard policy exclusions. According to legal documents published by Justia Law,…

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Costlier phones give refurbished devices a boost

Costlier phones give refurbished devices a boost

Rising prices of new smartphones are driving buyers towards refurbished iPhones and premium pre-owned devices NEW DELHI: Refurbished smartphones are finding more buyers in India. Rising prices of new devices are pushing consumers towards cheaper alternatives, including older iPhones, helping the secondary market grow even as new handset sales face a slowdown. ControlZ (refurbished electronics…

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