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Archaeologists uncover centuries-old shipwreck beneath historic city: 'Unique source of knowledge'

A centuries-old shipwreck was recently found in an unlikely place in Spain: a former fish market. The Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB) said the decayed ship was found in the former Mercat del Peix – which translates to “fish market” – in the Catalan capital. Named Ciutadella I, the shipwreck was found between April 10

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Cruise dos and don'ts: Top 5 things that will get you banned for life

It was not smooth sailing for passengers on a recent cruise out of Galveston, Texas. Carnival Cruise Line banned 24 people from future sailing trips after a massive brawl broke out at the ship’s terminal while docked. A Carnival Cruise spokesperson said the incident occurred in the debarkation area, which is under the authority of U.S.

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Invasive fish competition returns with anglers making 'Reel Rewards'

Little boy impresses dad by catching his first fish A little kid in Vonore, Tennessee, reeled in his first fish recently, to the serious delight of his dad. Adorable footage from Jaylon Beasley shows the moment his three-year-old son caught the fish all by himself after feeling a snag on the line. Anglers in Maryland are

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REAL ID rejection by Americans may come down to one surprising factor

WASHINGTON – As many Americans across the nation are rushing to obtain their REAL ID license, some are choosing to opt out – by either using their valid passport as their preferred form of ID for travel or waiting until their current driver’s license expires and then renewing it.  The REAL ID requirement takes effect

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Excavators discover prehistoric village beneath future golf course: 'Remarkable journey'

Archaeologists excavating the site of a future golf course were surprised to find evidence of a prehistoric village — including a rare chariot wheel dating back millennia. The excavation took place near Inverness, Scotland, at the site of the future Old Petty Championship Golf Course at Cabot Highlands. Experts working for Avon Archaeology Highland also

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World-traveling couple visits 197 countries, reveals top destinations

Traveling internationally with a significant other is just a dream for some, but one couple has officially seen it all. Hudson and Emily Crider, originally from Pennsylvania, have traveled to every country on Earth (except for Sudan, due to its ongoing humanitarian crisis). From walking across one of the smallest countries, Tuvalu, in less than

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Haunting slave ships found off coast of national park 300 years later: 'Very convincing'

Archaeologists recently made a startling discovery: They found that two 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Central America were actually two Danish slave ships. The ships, named Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, are located in shallow waters off Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park. The 18th-century vessels were shipwrecked in 1710, according to the National Museum of Denmark.

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Married women face REAL ID documentation hurdles: 'I can't accept this'

Some married women across the U.S. are sharing that they’ve been facing unexpected hurdles in obtaining their REAL ID as the May 7th deadline looms to have the documentation to fly domestically. The common obstacle among them is proving their name change due to marriage without having in their possession their original marriage certificate needed

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Archaeologists unearth body of 5,000 year-old woman in former dump

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of 5,000-year-old remains apparently belonging to a high-society woman from an ancient Peruvian civilization. The tomb was found in Aspero, an area in the Caral site in Peru, which was formerly used as a municipal dump, Reuters reported. Archeologist David Palomino told Reuters that the way in which the woman’s skin, hair

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