Colombia attempts to lift objects from 1708 shipwreck believed to contain cargo worth billions
The 300-year-old ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo from Spanish-controlled colonies, which could be worth billions of dollars if recovered.
The 300-year-old ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo from Spanish-controlled colonies, which could be worth billions of dollars if recovered.
Man discovers 4.87-carat diamond at Arkansas state park
“I thought it might be a piece of glass, it was so clear. I really didn’t know. “We were picking up everything thinking it was a diamond," the man said.
“I thought it might be a piece of glass, it was so clear. I really didn’t know. “We were picking up everything thinking it was a diamond," the man said.
Rare hissing mushroom resurfaces in Burnet County state park
One of the rarest mushrooms in the world has resurfaced at a Texas state park. The fungus has only been documented in Texas, Oklahoma, and Japan
One of the rarest mushrooms in the world has resurfaced at a Texas state park. The fungus has only been documented in Texas, Oklahoma, and Japan
NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
MRI mishap: Patient shoots herself in buttocks after magnet triggers handgun
In June, a 57-year-old woman inadvertently shot herself in the right buttock while inside an MRI machine when her concealed handgun discharged, as reported by the Food and Drug Administration.
In June, a 57-year-old woman inadvertently shot herself in the right buttock while inside an MRI machine when her concealed handgun discharged, as reported by the Food and Drug Administration.
Massachusetts man’s deathbed confession rattles family after decades on the run: ‘It wasn't a weird dad joke’
Thomas Randele was on his deathbed when he confessed to his only daughter that he was one of "America’s Most Wanted" fugitives and had been on the run for more than five decades.
Thomas Randele was on his deathbed when he confessed to his only daughter that he was one of "America’s Most Wanted" fugitives and had been on the run for more than five decades.
Unexpected guest drops in on podcast, upstaging discussion
"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."
"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."
Video: Sneezes from Christmas tree lead woman to hidden possum
A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.
A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
UK boy wants Apple to redesign its 'offensive' nerd emoji
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
Watch: Missouri police chase pickup towing 70-foot mobile home on Thanksgiving
Missouri police found themselves in an unusual pursuit on Thanksgiving when a pickup truck, towing a 70-foot mobile home, led officers on a chase.
Missouri police found themselves in an unusual pursuit on Thanksgiving when a pickup truck, towing a 70-foot mobile home, led officers on a chase.
Man shocked to discover source of headaches for 5 months is pair of chopsticks inside his skull
A pounding headache led to a shocking discovery for a man in Vietnam, after the source of the pain was revealed to be a pair of chopsticks.
A pounding headache led to a shocking discovery for a man in Vietnam, after the source of the pain was revealed to be a pair of chopsticks.
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
Watch: Maine fawn breaks into store, leaves a trail of chaos on Thanksgiving
In a quirky Thanksgiving incident in Maine, a mischievous fawn broke into a store, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake.
In a quirky Thanksgiving incident in Maine, a mischievous fawn broke into a store, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake.
Why Rosalynn Carter hired a convicted murderer as a nanny in the White House
Mary Prince, a Black woman convicted of murder in Lumpkin, Georgia, landed a job at the most powerful house in the free world: The White House.
Mary Prince, a Black woman convicted of murder in Lumpkin, Georgia, landed a job at the most powerful house in the free world: The White House.
Watch: Russian-born mayor in Colombian town legally proves he's not a hologram
Russian-born Mayor Mikhail Krasnov of Tunja, Colombia, faced an unusual challenge as he had to prove his authenticity and dispel hologram and microchip implantation accusations through a legal action known as "tutela."
Russian-born Mayor Mikhail Krasnov of Tunja, Colombia, faced an unusual challenge as he had to prove his authenticity and dispel hologram and microchip implantation accusations through a legal action known as "tutela."
Patrick Mahomes says he wears same pair of red underwear every game day
Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, a two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, is apparently superstitious when it comes to his underpants.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, a two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, is apparently superstitious when it comes to his underpants.
Balloon kills whale in North Carolina
The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.
The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.
Heinz debuts 'Pickle Ketchup' to satisfy America's craving for innovation
Heinz, the iconic condiment brand, is set to make a big splash with its new creation, "Pickle Ketchup." This innovative condiment combines the classic flavors of ketchup with the tangy goodness of dill pickles.
Heinz, the iconic condiment brand, is set to make a big splash with its new creation, "Pickle Ketchup." This innovative condiment combines the classic flavors of ketchup with the tangy goodness of dill pickles.