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Archaeologists uncover ancient 'factory' used to produce coveted purple dye mentioned in Bible

Historians recently unveiled their findings about an ancient purple dye factory located in modern-day Israel — revealing a glimpse into life during biblical times. In an article recently published in the journal PLOS One, historians announced the discovery of Tel Shiqmona, an archaeological mound south of the Israeli city of Haifa. The site is located […]

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Tourist who traveled to Florida wins $1M lottery prize with ticket bought at Walmart

A Texas tourist who traveled to Florida this year ended up walking away from the Sunshine State with substantially more money in his bank account.  The Florida Lottery announced that David Le, a Lone Star state native, recently won a $1 million prize. Le, who lives in Katy, Texas, was in Cape Coral when he

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What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault

Have Floridians finally figured out what causes most alligator attacks? A group of researchers from the Sunshine State say yes. A recent study from the University of Florida delved into the topic and found there was one reason that caused 96% of alligator bites. With help from experts from Centre College in Kentucky, the team

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Second-oldest university in nation reports 'really neat' archaeology find on its grounds

The first structure at the second-oldest university in the United States was recently rediscovered by archaeologists – and it’s not necessarily something to expect at a school. William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, was originally chartered in 1693. The idyllic Southern university houses the oldest university building in the United States, the Wren Building. But

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Hikers uncover mysterious gold-filled treasure trove in overgrown field: 'Unusually large'

A cache of gold items and other pieces of treasure came to light recently – and officials are still perplexed by the trove’s origin. In a statement shared with Fox News Digital, the Museum of East Bohemia in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, said that a “depot of gold coins, jewelry and tobacco boxes” had been

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Flight passengers warn of ‘REAL ID apocalypse’ while others acknowledge Americans can still fly

The implementation of REAL ID as of Wednesday, May 7, has some Americans sharing their thoughts and concerns about the new travel requirement.  Even as the TSA has had a “Be your REAL ID self” campaign and shared that personal identification “must be a REAL ID to travel,” some passengers have noted the most recent

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Newark airport disruptions leave airline flyers scrambling as experts share tips for not being 'stranded'

Flight passengers departing and connecting through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey are sharing concerns about travel delays amid recent airport mishaps — as experts share alternative ideas and bus companies report increases in ridership.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground delay for EWR due to staffing shortages, weather and

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Astounding new audio shows air traffic controllers reacting to FAA tech outage: 'This is a serious issue'

Incredible air traffic control (ATC) audio captures the moment staff lost radar and radio signals while guiding planes to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey last week. The April 28 outage lasted roughly 90 seconds. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital, writing that the Federal Aviation Administration

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Archaeologist sheds new light on astonishing discovery of wrecked slave ships: 'Stranded on the coast'

Archaeologists are shedding light on the astonishing identification of two 18th-century slave ships off the coast of Central America. The ships, named Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, have been sitting in shallow waters off Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park for over 300 years, as Fox News Digital previously reported. The 18th-century vessels were shipwrecked in 1710, and

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REAL ID documents held up in mail according to Americans who enrolled before deadline

The countdown is on. In just one day, Americans will no longer be able to travel with a standard driver’s license as their ID. Instead, they will need a REAL ID, with a gold star showing in the upper right-hand corner. Travelers will need to show their REAL ID or other forms of acceptable identification

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