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Travelers on TikTok are making grocery stores the hottest vacation 'destination'

Travelers may want to immerse themselves in a new city by living as locals do, and some appear to be achieving it by visiting grocery stores abroad. The trend has taken over TikTok with people calling the excursion a “cultural experience.” Vacationers are also strolling down grocery store aisles for an opportunity to grab tasty souvenirs while on an international …

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Archaeologists discover unique artwork in England dating back to the early 2nd century

Excavations at Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire, England, have unveiled an ancient mosaic dating back to the early second century. The 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic depicts dolphins and fish on colorful white, red and blue tiles, according to a news release from English Heritage. The ancient city was established in the 90s AD, according to the news release, and was once …

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Rare ancient Celtic artifact unearthed in Poland, 2,300-year-old metal object excavated from charcoal pit

Nearly 350 artifacts have been unearthed during research at the Łysa Góra archaeological site in Poland, including a rare 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet, providing further confirmation of the Celtic presence in northeastern Poland. The Celtic helmet was discovered on Aug. 10, 2024 in research conducted by the Archaeological Museum in Warsaw with participation from the Faculty of Archaeology of the University …

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Man accidentally bites into pearl 'treasure' while eating dinner with fiancée and others

One lucky man found himself a treasure while eating dinner at a local restaurant with his fiancée and others — on her birthday. Jimmy Lee was dining at a restaurant named The Quayside in Stourport, England, when he found a rare item in his food. His fiancée, Paige Hawkins, said they were at the restaurant together with a large group …

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Possible ancient meteor crater found by Canadian man planning trip using Google Maps

If you see something unusual, don’t overlook it. It could just be an ancient discovery. Joël Lapointe from Quebec, Canada, was investigating the Côte-Nord region ahead of a camping trip using Google Maps when he found what could be a crater left behind by an ancient space rock. While using Google Map’s satellite feature, Lapointe came across a pit he …

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Stadium-sized asteroid deemed 'potentially hazardous' by NASA, is expected to move 'relatively close' to Earth

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is monitoring a “potentially hazardous” asteroid that is moving past Earth on Tuesday. NASA told Fox News Digital that the rocky object, which has been named 2024 ON, is 350 meters long by 180 meters wide,which roughly equals 1,150 feet by 590 feet – larger than previous estimates. NASA has deemed the asteroid …

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Airline passenger's 'awkward' seating arrangement goes viral: 'Never going to recover'

A woman who purchased a seat in the front row on an airplane has gone viral after revealing that she ended up sitting in the opposite direction, facing the entire cabin and her fellow passengers. Jess Smith, @jesssmith_36, posted a video on TikTok which has reached 15 million views. Smith captured herself in the video looking uncomfortable as she stared …

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Airline passengers could be removed from flights for going barefoot: Etiquette expert weighs in

You likely want to be cozy while flying for hours at a time, but some airlines have restrictions on how far travelers can go to increase their comfort. Social media users on TikTok have shared experiences of flying with fellow passengers who have taken off their socks on commercial flights. The videos have led many to call for education on …

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Chicago restaurant serving 'most expensive martini in US' priced at $13K

A new, fancy cocktail served in Chicago, Illinois, will set you back thousands. Adalina, a restaurant serving Italian cuisine to Windy City patrons, has debuted the expensive martini with a twist. Regardless of whether the drink is shaken, not stirred, the martini includes an exclusive piece of diamond jewelry. HONEY DEUCE SALES AT US OPEN REVEALED AS COCKTAIL EXPLODES IN …

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Geologists study 5,600-year-old submerged bridge; new details of life emerge from Mallorca, Spain

A study led by the University of South Florida has uncovered new details about the colonization of Mallorca, Spain. An underwater bridge located inside Genovesa Cave was first discovered by researchers in 2000, according to Dr. Bogdan Onac, a geology professor at the University of South Florida and leader of the study, in an email to Fox News Digital. At …

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