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A metal detectorist has discovered artefacts in the Scottish Borders dating back 3,000 years, including a preserved horse harness and a sword in its scabbard. Archaeologists called to the site near Peebles also excavated decorated straps, buckles, rings, ornaments and chariot wheel axle caps. Evidence of a decorative ‘rattle pendant’ from the harness was also … Read more
So THAT’S what it’s for! Mind-blowing hidden purposes of everyday objects revealed (but how many did YOU already know?) Bored Panda has revealed the hidden purposes of these everyday objects For example the small pocket on jeans was originally to keep your pocket watch To check which side of the car your petrol hatch is on, … Read more
Neil Young objects to Donald Trump using his songs at Mount Rushmore event: ‘This is NOT ok with me’ By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 05:36 BST, 4 July 2020 | Updated: 05:36 BST, 4 July 2020 Neil Young has taken to Twitter to voice his objections to the Trump campaign using his songs at an event. … Read more
Skye Wheatley’s one-year-old son, Forest, is growing up to be much naughtier than she expected. The former Big Brother star, 26, shared her parenting woes on Instagram on Tuesday, revealing to fans that she’d been left mortified by Forest’s behaviour during a trip to the shops earlier that day. ‘Oh my God, like, toddlers are just … Read more
A galaxy hunting telescope has completed its first full sweep of the hot, energetic universe, resulting in a stunning map with more than one million cosmic objects. The eROSITA X-ray Telescope has been scanning the sky for over 182 days and has discovered twice the number of known X-ray sources uncovered over the past 60 … Read more
A galaxy hunting telescope has completed its first full sweep of the hot, energetic universe, resulting in a stunning map with more than one million cosmic objects. The eROSITA X-ray Telescope has been scanning the sky for over 182 days and has discovered twice the number of known X-ray sources uncovered over the past 60 … Read more
Killer asteroids could be tied to smaller cosmic objects with cables to stop a catastrophic impact on Earth, study reveals Scientist work tirelessly to design a plan in the event an asteroid heads for Earth A team now proposes using a tethered diversion that utilizes long cables They would launch a spacecraft towards the asteroid, far … Read more
Florence Nightingale, born 200 years ago this month, was the original nursing heroine who dedicated her life to healthcare reform, and over two weeks we’re telling her extraordinary story through fascinating objects. Last week we revealed how she invented the nurse’s uniform and kept an owl called Athena as a pet – today Andrew Preston … Read more
They’re always watching! Social media users reveal the VERY unusual places they’ve spotted ‘faces’ on inanimate objects – from a stapler to a fresh bake Facebook users from around the world are sharing pictures of faces in objects Bizarre pictures include faces in flowers, planks of wood and candle holders Things With Faces Facebook group … Read more
Life imitating art! Social media users recreate their favourite masterpieces using ONLY items found around the house – with hilarious results A museum has challenged people to recreate their favourite works of art using objects they have at home LA-based Getty Museum penned: ‘ Choose your favourite artwork. Find three things lying around your house’ … Read more