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With summer travel kicking off in full swing, many Americans are seeking sunshine and waves.

Aside from enjoying rest and relaxation, beachgoers will also be reaping the mental-health benefits of “sea therapy.”

Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health in New York City, told Fox News Digital that “sea therapy is a real concept.”

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“The beach allows for mindfulness because it facilitates being more present when you are watching the ocean,” said Gallagher, “as it is repetitive and allows for greater connection to the present moment while keeping us engaged.”

She added, “It can also be an escape from our busy lives and can allow us to see into the distance, which can be compelling and relaxing.”

Gallagher said that “sea therapy” is often referred to as thalassotherapy or blue space therapy. It taps into the healing properties of coastal environments.

The rhythmic motion of water can help regulate Americans’ nervous systems and supports cognitive restoration.

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“Spending time at the beach can have profound effects on mental well-being,” said Gallagher.

Benefits can include stress reduction, mood boost, cognitive restoration and improved sleep, she said.

The beach can help visitors recover from mental fatigue, promoting attention restoration. 

Gallagher said exposure to “negative ions in sea air has been linked to improved mood and reduced symptoms of depression.”

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Sun exposure also helps the body produce vitamin D, which is essential for bone health, immune function and mood regulation, Gallagher added.

Travel expert Francesca Page of New York told Fox News Digital that “sea therapy” is not news to her.

She went on a “post-winter rut” cruise through the British Virgin Islands, Page said.

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“Even just cruising on the water, when not island-hopping or snorkeling, definitely gave me my fix mentally and physically,” she said. 

Gallagher warned that potential drawbacks could be sunburn, dehydration, pollution, allergies and water safety concerns — which people seeking “sea therapy” should be cognizant of ahead of time.

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“While swimming has additional advantages, simply being near the ocean — walking, listening to waves or breathing in sea air — can promote relaxation,” said Gallagher.

Fox News Senior Correspondent Mike Tobin has completed one of the riskiest feats in the world: climbing Mount Everest.

Along with a team, Tobin hiked the mountain in the Himalayas, reaching the highest point on Earth. 

Tobin was back on the channel, joining “America’s Newsroom” on Friday from China to share the details of his experience. 

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“Some people say weather-wise, it was one of the best summit windows they’ve seen in like 20 years,” said Tobin.

“And you compare that to the other people who climbed Everest this season — most of them got beat up on the summit.”

He said that his team saw people going down the mountain with “big black mittens on,” indicating that “they were covering up frostbite damage.”

Tobin shared that when he reached the summit, it was a little bit cloudy.

“I’m very well aware that 90% of the accidents happen on the way down and so you’re tired, you’re a little hypoxic, and it was a moment of concentration for me,” said Tobin. 

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“I wanted to make sure that I didn’t let up because we still had a long way to get down to advanced base camp.”

In 2023, 12 climbers were reported dead while five went missing following 478 hiking permits issued by Nepal, according to Reuters. 

“I was just trying to think, ‘Keep your head about yourself. Don’t make any mistakes, don’t turn what’s otherwise going to be a celebration into a tragedy.'”

About 700 to 1,000 climbers attempt the summit each year, with success rates ranging between 60% and 70%, according to Climbing Kilimanjaro. 

“I was trying to think, ‘Keep your head about yourself. Don’t make any mistakes.'”

Tobin said he “certainly was spooked at different times on the climb,” sharing that it hit him when he came back down on the second step.

The second step is on the northeast ridge of Mount Everest, one of three major obstacles.

He said it was a bit “odd” as he “was pretty enthused on the way up,” but added that other team members shared the moment was spooky for them, too. 

While in the “death zone,” Tobin participated in the 22 Pushup Challenge to raise awareness about the issue of veteran and first responder suicide.

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“The only way you survive the death zone is to get in and out of there as fast as you can before the sand runs out of your hourglass or before the oxygen runs out of your bottle,” said Tobin.

The “death zone” is an area above 26,247 ft. on the mountain; the air is too thin to support human life without supplemental oxygen.

“It was kind of an add-on to the climb … You’ve seen some of the different events that people have done as far as the 22 push-ups in recognition of veteran suicide,” said Tobin. 

“I hope that a troubled guy out there somewhere who was looking at suicide as a reasonable response to his troubles will realize that someone took the time to do that in a perilous situation and reconsider before he hurts himself,” he added.

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Tobin credited his wife for keeping him on track during his preparation leading up to the hike.

“Between work and training for Everest, there really wasn’t any time, and she ran the house and made sure I got fed.”

He shared that the training process was pretty “arduous.”

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“I did crazy kinds of training, like I’d take the sandbags that our cameramen use, and I put them in a backpack, and I ran up and down the Indiana Sand Dunes for hours at a time,” said Tobin.

Once terrified of dogs, German adventurer Heike Pirngruber is now walking the globe with Butch, a flea-covered puppy she rescued in Mexico that’s reportedly become one of the most well-traveled dogs on the planet.

Together, the two have crossed continents by foot, canoe, motorbike and tuk tuk, news agency SWNS reported.

Pirngruber, 53, adopted the Australian cattle puppy in 2021 while she was staying in a beach hut in Baja California, Mexico.

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Butch was just a month old, malnourished and alone when she found him.

“I never really liked dogs when I was a kid,” Pirngruber of Heidelberg, Germany, told SWNS. “But the first moment I had little Butch in my arms and knew he was mine now, I couldn’t believe how I felt.”

Her fear of dogs came from years of solo travel — seven of them spent cycling around the world. She was often chased by aggressive strays, she said.

But her perspective began to change after a chance encounter at the beach hut. She had cooked grilled chicken when a street dog, later named Max, appeared at her door, SWNS reported.

Initially hesitant, she was convinced by a friend to feed him.

The next day, Max returned with two companions, Brownie and Pushy.

She began feeding them regularly and slowly shed her fear.

Later, when a local tried to give away a litter of flea-ridden puppies, Pirngruber made a life-changing decision. She chose Butch and took him on the road.

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“Nothing was the same anymore,” she said. “And I had no clue how this little puppy would change my life.”

She added, “He’s my best friend. I love this guy to death and it’s awesome. I’ve never regretted picking him up and taking him with me on my travels, especially as he wasn’t treated very nicely.”

Having Butch by her side changed more than her travel routine, according to SWNS.

“With Butch, I always have someone there. I am never alone. I have such a connection with him and I’m happy with him.”

A former camera operator for ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen), Germany’s biggest broadcast station, Pirngruber has been traveling full-time for more than 12 years.

She has visited 104 countries across every inhabited continent.

Originally, she’d planned to cross the Americas by donkey in 2020, she said, followed by a break in Baja California in 2021.

“With Butch, I always have someone there. I am never alone. I have such a connection with him.”

But after adopting Butch, she scrapped that plan and chose other ways to continue their journey.

Over the next three years, they explored the Americas together on foot, by canoe, motorcycle, and tuk tuk before flying to Madrid in April 2024, per SWNS.

After a brief return home, just her third visit in 12 years, she quickly realized that life in Germany no longer felt like hers.

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She was pulled back to the road.

“Now, I love my freedom, I love living day-by-day, I love not knowing where I am staying each night or where I can pitch my tent. It’s such a thrill,” she said.

Since then, she and Butch have walked through Spain, Andorra, France and Italy, before sailing to Greece.

As of Nov. 2024, they’d crossed five European countries.

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“I choose where we go, mainly day by day. There are times when we want to get away from civilization and be by ourselves, and then other times I’m sitting in a square trying to get some contact with others, either in person or through my phone.”

“I love living day-by-day. I love not knowing where I am staying each night or where I can pitch my tent.”

She added, “But I’m not a planner, and that’s the fun in it. It’s about experiencing new places. I love culture. I love to understand the planet.”

She carries only the essentials she needs, she told SWNS: camping gear, a stove and pot, a camera, first aid supplies, and medicine for Butch.

“Less is more,” she said. “Carrying less is more freedom. It’s always a burden having more.”

Despite occasional challenges, Pirngruber said her experiences have been overwhelmingly positive.

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“Ninety-nine percent of people are nice, and overall, I’ve had some great encounters with people,” she said. “It’s a safe world to travel in, in general.”

The low hum of summer typically includes lawnmowers and sizzling burgers — and this year, it may be the sound of cicadas. 

This year’s brood of insects may be the second-biggest ever.

Two types of cicadas commonly exist in the Eastern United States: annual cicadas, which emerge every year, and periodical cicadas, which emerge every 13 or 17 years, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The insects reside primarily in trees and shrubs.

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Broods are a way of categorizing cicadas based on this pattern, and less of a biological trait.

Because broods emerge in different areas, places that had cicadas last year may not have them this year, according to Dr. John R. Cooley, associate professor-in-residence of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut.

Brood XIV is referred to as a “keystone” brood, Cooley told Fox News Digital. 

It is the second-largest behind Brood XIX, the “Great Southern Brood,” which last emerged in 2024 in 15 states from Oklahoma to Maryland.

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While there is another “Great Eastern Brood” – Brood X, which emerged in 2021 – Brood XIV is larger, and could thus be considered the “Great(er) Eastern Brood.” 

Brood XIV will emerge in states ranging from Georgia all the way up to New York, according to the University of Connecticut.

What to expect during an emergence

“Once an emergence gets going, it lasts about a month, depending on the weather,” Cooley said.

“It seems like the weather this year has been quite strange — the emergence is well underway in North Carolina, but further north, because of the cold weather, it hasn’t even really started yet in Pennsylvania,” he added.

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Adult cicadas climb into trees and shrubs to mate, and then females deposit their eggs onto small twigs. 

The babies, called nymphs, hatch from these eggs after six weeks and fall to the ground. They then burrow into the soil and begin feeding on the roots of trees and shrubs to restart the cicada lifecycle, according to the EPA.

Cicadas will not eat leaves, flowers, fruits or garden produce, so it is not necessary to take special precautions to cover or apply additional insecticides in your garden, the above source stated.

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“People should keep in mind that what they are seeing is unique — there is no other place in the world where such a thing happens, and they are found only in the U.S.,” Cooley pointed out.

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The EPA also notes that cicadas don’t bite or sting, and they are not harmful to humans, pets, household gardens or crops.

Bones that mysteriously washed up on the Jersey Shore over the past three decades were recently identified, thanks to cutting-edge technology and diligent students.

Ramapo College announced the discovery in a May 21 press release. The remains were identified as belonging to Henry Goodsell, a captain who died in an 1844 shipwreck off the coast of South Jersey’s Brigantine Shoal. (See the video at the top of this article.)

The ship was carrying 60 tons of marble for Girard College, a preparatory school, when it sprung a leak and sank.

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Goodsell’s bones didn’t wash up until over a century later, when they were found on various beaches in the Garden State.

“A skull washed ashore in Longport in 1995, and more bones were found in Margate in 1999, both in Atlantic County,” Ramapo College’s statement noted. “In 2013, additional remains were found in Ocean City, Cape May County.”

“Scattered Man John Doe went without a name for 30 years since traditional methods of investigation could not deliver an identification.”

Cairenn Binder, assistant director of the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center, told Fox News Digital that her team conducted traditional DNA testing to find a matching profile in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national DNA profile database.

“More identifications like these will be made now that we have advances in technology.”

“While there was no missing person sample on file that matched with the profiles from the bones, the bones all matched one another, so that’s how [the New Jersey State Police] learned they were all connected before we began working on the case,” she said. 

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Over the past several months, Ramapo students have gleaned various details about Goodsell’s life from old newspapers. 

He was 29 years old when he died, and his ancestors were among the earliest settlers in Connecticut.

“Capt. Goodsell’s ancestors lived in Litchfield and Fairfield Counties in Connecticut and had all been there since the 1600s – some of the earliest European Americans,” Binder said. 

“He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but lived in Boston from at least the late 1830s.”

Goodsell also left behind a wife and two children when he perished; his family was financially devastated by the shipwreck.

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“The news reported that his family was left in ‘very embarrassed’ circumstances after the captain’s death,” Binder said. 

“There was a fundraiser held for Capt. Goodsell’s widow a year after his death,” she also said. Reports were that “she was destitute.”

Five or six other crew members were on the vessel, Binder noted, and all of them are believed to have died. 

One was found and buried while the others were lost at sea.

Binder described the discovery as “extremely rare,” noting that Ramapo researchers have not been able to find an older case where IGG was used to successfully identify remains.

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“There are a handful of cases where remains more than 100 years old have been identified with IGG, but this is the oldest we have been able to find,” she said. 

“We believe that more identifications like these will be made now that we have the advances in technology to make them happen,” she added. 

Authorities from various New Jersey law enforcement offices were also involved in the research. 

In a statement, Cape May County prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said the same technology is used to “bring offenders to justice.”

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“The hard work of Ramapo College’s IGG Center and working with the New Jersey State Police Cold Case Unit has demonstrated the power and accuracy of this new technology combined with classic detective work in solving complex cold cases that will bring offenders to justice and provide closure to victims’ families,” he noted.

Travelers will need to follow a new rule regarding juicing up their devices while flying on Southwest Airlines.

The Texas-based airline will be “requiring customers to keep portable charging devices visible while in use during flight,” a Southwest spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

“Using portable charging devices while stored in a bag or overhead bin will no longer be permitted,” the spokesperson added.

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“Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of its customers and employees.”

A passenger’s battery charger recently caught fire on a JetBlue flight from Florida to the Bahamas, Business Insider reported.

Smoke and flames erupted in the cabin of the flight due to the portable charger overheating in the passenger’s carry-on luggage.

Portable chargers, or power banks, are not allowed in checked bags but can be packed in carry-on bags as they have lithium-ion batteries, according to TSA.

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The FAA website notes that “all lithium-ion batteries are capable of overheating and experiencing a process called thermal runaway.”

“Thermal runaway can occur without warning as a result of various factors, including if the battery is damaged, overheated, exposed to water, overcharged, or improperly protected.”

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The policy will begin on May 28. Customers with the Southwest app have shared that they are receiving notifications about the policy already. 

In the “r/SouthwestAirlines” forum on Reddit, a user shared a screenshot of the notification, titling the post, “I had no idea this was an issue.”

The post said, “Got this pop-up for the first time, and I’m baffled.”

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The notification showed a battery graphic saying, “If you use a power bank during your flight, keep it out of your bag and in plain sight. Do not charge [the] device in the overhead bin.”

Summer travel is in full swing after a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. 

A massive 45.1 million Americans were predicted to travel at least 50 miles from their homes, with 3.61 million Americans flying to their destination.

For those flyers who tend to bring a lot of baggage with them, a viral travel hack involving pillowcases is now apparently helping some passengers avoid checking a bag. 

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The pillowcase travel hack disguises clothes and other soft items as a travel pillow.

People are stuffing items into an empty pillowcase — then bringing this item on board for free.

Most airlines allow passengers to bring travel pillows without counting the items as baggage. 

Travel expert Francesca Page of New York told Fox News Digital she recently returned from a trip and noticed an influx of people traveling with their own pillows.

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“I always thought it was for in-flight comfort, especially for red-eye flights,” said Page. 

“However, I came to find out that that isn’t the ONLY reason people are taking their own pillows.”

Page said that with the “additional tightening of onboard luggage and fees, people will start getting smart about using the case itself to take whatever bulky items can’t fit in their bag, because it’s not technically considered more than a pillowcase.”

“You’re betting that it just gets a pass.”

Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog “View From the Wing,” told Fox News Digital he saw the hack circulate on social media in 2023 and 2024, too.

“Nobody minds a pillow as an extra carry-on,” said Leff. 

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“It’s not going in the overhead bin, or underneath your seat, usually. So you’re betting that it just gets a pass.”

“This trick has been talked up enough, I think, that it’s become too obvious to work in many cases. At least there’s enough risk that it won’t that it’s probably not worth trying,” he added.

Leff said that by bringing more items than allowed just to save on fees, he’s seen passengers turn themselves into “human suitcase[s].”

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Some passengers are even wearing as many clothes as possible along with stuffing their pockets with additional clothes. 

Travelers flying on United Airlines will need to follow a new rule when it comes to checking in for their flights.

The Chicago-based airline has announced a change in the check-in times for travelers.

A United spokesperson told Fox News Digital, “Starting June 3, our check-in cutoff time for domestic flights will change to 45 minutes before departure.”

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“The change brings greater consistency for our customers by aligning with our current checked baggage deadline and the check-in policies followed by most other airlines,” the spokesperson added.

Currently, the check-in cutoff time for domestic travel is 30 minutes, while international check-in times will remain unchanged at one hour. 

There are time limits for checking bags that vary by airport.

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Travelers should arrive a minimum of two hours before their scheduled domestic flights and three hours before scheduled international flights, the TSA advises. 

On May 7, the REAL ID requirement took effect, requiring flyers to obtain the new identification with a star in the upper right corner in order to fly. 

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A TSA spokesperson told Fox News Digital the agency continues to urge passengers to get REAL IDs or bring other acceptable forms of ID for travel. 

“Summer travel is upon us, and there is still time to get a REAL ID,” said the spokesperson. 

Other forms of identification that are accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards. 

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Those who do not have an acceptable form of ID may be subjected to further screening. 

Researchers believe they’ve cracked the mystery of a mummified “rainbow dragon” that’s been sitting in a Japanese treasure house for centuries.

The “dragon” has been stashed at the Shosoin Treasure House in the historic Japanese city of Nara, according to Pen News. The remains were reportedly found by Yoshinori Ashikaga, a 15th-century shogun, in 1429.

Legend states that Ashikaga cut a piece from the Ranjatai, a rare and valuable piece of agarwood, at the time of the skeleton’s discovery. The shogun was visiting the Todai-ji temple in Nara at the time.

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Shortly after, a monk at the temple claimed to have seen “something in the shape of a small dragon” that was dried by the sun. Ashikaga took the skeleton and preserved it.

But was the skeleton a dragon after all? Researchers say not quite.

A recently published study said the “dragon” was actually a female Japanese marten. 

The fluffy, weasel-like animal is native to central and southern Japan.

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“The two premolars are clearly visible, and this characteristic indicates that it is a species of the Martes genus,” the study states.

Using x-ray technology and radiocarbon dating, researchers found that the marten dated back to the 11th or 12th centuries.

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The Todai-ji temple underwent heavy renovations at the time, according to Pen News. Experts believe the animal entered the building and was trapped before it died and was mummified.

Pictures show the marten missing its forelegs, making it resemble a dragon.

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Legend states that rain would descend upon the treasure house every time the skeleton’s repository was opened – and during the study, researchers fought heavy downpours that made traveling from Tokyo to Nara difficult.

Mami Tsuru, a conservationist at the Shosoin Treasure House, told Pen News she’s certain the skeleton is the same one recorded by the Todai-ji monk.

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“The age determination has significantly increased the possibility that the mummy is the sun-dried dragon-looking object recorded in the document from the Muromachi Period,” the expert said.

Tsuru added, “We believe this is a good example of how Shosoin has protected not only beautiful items, but also all the items inside the repository.”

A group of international researchers say they’re getting closer and closer to identifying the possible remains of Noah’s Ark – and new test results are promising.

The focus of the research, the Durupinar site in eastern Turkey, was first identified in the 1950s. 

For decades, it’s been speculated that the boat-shaped site once harbored Noah’s Ark, but no definitive proof has emerged. Now, an organization called Noah’s Ark Scans believes that recent soil samples point toward the site once housing “ancient wood.” (See the video at the top of this article.) 

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Researchers collected soil samples from the site last September and analyzed them through this winter. The results “show significantly higher levels of organic matter and potassium compared to surrounding areas,” according to a recent statement from the organization.

“[The results] provide compelling evidence of a unique, potentially man-made structure beneath the surface, distinct from the surrounding mudflow,” Noah’s Ark Scans said. 

“These findings suggest the presence of decayed wood or other organic materials, consistent with a large, ancient structure preserved within the mudflow,” the statement added.

Lead archaeological researcher Andrew Jones told Fox News Digital that researchers are registering 2.72 times more carbon inside the “boat-shaped object” compared to its immediate outside location.

“The soil composition is markedly different from the natural mudflow, indicating something extraordinary at this site.”

“The rotting ancient wood inside the boat-shaped area is likely creating a localized soil microenvironment by lowering pH … increasing organic matter [and] elevating potassium,” he said. 

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“Rotting wood directly contributes to soil organic matter,” he added. 

“As wood decomposes, it breaks down into humus, a stable form of organic matter rich in carbon. This increases the organic matter content in the soil where the wood is located.”

In a statement, soil scientist William Crabtree said the results indicate “something extraordinary.”

“The soil composition is markedly different from the natural mudflow, indicating something extraordinary at this site,” Crabtree stated.

But not all proof of the hypothesis is scientific. The 515-foot-long formation “aligns exactly with the biblical dimensions of Noah’s Ark,” according to Noah’s Ark Scans. 

“Unlike the surrounding volcanic mudflow, the site’s unique soil and subsurface anomalies set it apart,” the project noted.

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The research builds on previous 3-D ground penetrating radar scans from 2019 that “struck subsurface features,” and found anomalies. 

“The scans show a 234-foot central corridor and angular structures – potentially rooms or corridors – extending up to 20 feet deep,” the project noted in a statement. “These right-angled formations, uncommon in natural geological processes, suggest intentional design. “

Jones said the “presence of hallways and room-like structures points to a man-made origin for the boat shape.”

“The re-analysis confirms what we suspected: These are not random shapes in the mudflow,” Jones said.

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Though no excavations are planned this year, Jones told Fox News Digital the analysis of the site will continue, with additional geophysical surveys and possible core drilling slated for next year.

“We are focused on more non-destructive techniques to understand what’s below the ground and more soil analysis as well,” Jones said.

The expert added, “Our plan is to do a much larger soil test and take deeper samples from the ground.”

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Fox News Digital’s Kyle Schmidbauer contributed reporting. 

A recent discovery in the United Kingdom shows that chunky jewelry has always been in fashion – even in Ancient Rome.

Wessex Archaeology announced the discovery of the unusual eight-sided ring in a Facebook post on May 8. 

In a statement, officials said the ring was found in a former drainage ditch in Lincolnshire, a predominantly rural county in the East Midlands.

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The ring’s “unlucky owner” lost the piece of jewelry between 200 and 410 A.D., historians believe.

“You can just imagine their frustration when they glanced down at their bare hand – over 1,000 years before one of our field staff, Tim, would unearth what was once so familiar to its original wearer,” the statement added.

“Thank goodness for our careless ancestors!” it noted. 

“Their mishaps are our good fortune.”

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The organization also said eight-sided Roman rings are rare to find in the United Kingdom, although similar artifacts have been dug up before. 

“This specific type of ring, with its distinctive eight sides, is an uncommon find in the UK, but not entirely without precedent,” Wessex Archaeology said.

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“They were sometimes made of precious metals, though more frequently, as in this case, copper alloy,” the post added.  

“By the time this ring slipped off its owner’s finger, the Romans were well-established in Britain.”

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Ancient Romans invaded Britain in 43 A.D. under Emperor Claudius, after a previous invasion under Julius Caesar.

Romans lived in Britain for hundreds of years before they eventually began withdrawing in 410 A.D.

Due to the vast amount of power and influence the Ancient Romans had in the British Isles, Roman-era discoveries are relatively common. 

This winter, a Roman grave filled with gypsum was found during a highway construction project in England.

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Shortly before that discovery, a 2,000-year-old Roman road was uncovered in London.

In Dec. 1917, 19 sailors serving on a World War I-era U.S. submarine made the ultimate sacrifice during a training mission. 

Perhaps fittingly, scientists have captured never-before-seen photos of its watery resting place off the California coast just ahead of Memorial Day.

The U.S. Navy submarine, USS F-1, went down after a collision with its sister ship on Dec. 17, 1917, and now sits 1,300 feet below the surface on the ocean floor off San Diego. 

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“It was an incredibly exciting and humbling experience to visit these historically significant wrecks and to honor the sacrifice of these brave American Sailors,” Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archaeologist Brad Krueger said in a statement. 

“All of us at the NHHC are grateful for this collaboration, which also enabled us to document and assess the condition of the crafts.”

The Naval History and Heritage Command’s mission is to preserve and present an accurate history of the U.S. Navy.

From Feb. 24 to March 4, researchers with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) used its human-occupied submersible Alvin, and an autonomous underwater vehicle known as Sentry belonging to the National Deep Submergence Facility, to capture close-up images of the wreck. 

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“As a Navy veteran, making this dive — together with another Navy veteran and a Navy historian — was a solemn privilege,” said Office of Naval Research Program Officer Rob Sparrock, who was in the submersible as it when it surveyed the submarine. 

“Lasting nearly eight hours, there was time to contemplate the risks that all mariners, past and present, face. sIt also reminded me of the importance of these training dives, which leverage the knowledge from past dives, lessons learned and sound engineering.”

While studying the submarine, the scientists also surveyed a Navy torpedo bomber training aircraft that went down in the same place in 1950. 

“Advanced ocean technology and simple teamwork played a big part in delivering these new images,” said WHOI’s Bruce Strickrott, manager of the Alvin Group and the sub’s senior pilot who helped lead the expedition.

“It was a profound honor to visit the wreck of the F-1.”

“Once we identified the wreck and determined it was safe to dive, we were able to capture never-before-seen perspectives of the sub. 

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“As a U.S. Navy veteran, it was a profound honor to visit the wreck of the F-1 with our ONR and NHHC colleagues aboard Alvin.”

Surveying the submarine involved seven dives that were part of a planned training and engineering mission to give submersible pilots-in-training practical experience. 

The team held a remembrance ceremony for the lost sailors, ringing a bell 19 times on the research vessel Atlantis directly above where the submarine lies. 

“History and archaeology are all about people and we felt it was important to read their names aloud,” Krueger said. 

“The Navy has a solemn responsibility to ensure the legacies of its lost sailors are remembered.”

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Advanced imaging technology helped the team document the wreck, including multibeam sonar systems on the Atlantis and Sentry that produced detailed, high-resolution maps of the submarine. 

That allowed the team to reconstruct the wreck using photogrammetry to make 3-D models. 

“While these depths were well within the dive capability for Alvin and Sentry, they were technical dives requiring specialized expertise and equipment,” said Anna Michel, NDSF chief scientist and co-lead of the expedition.

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“We were careful and methodical in surveying these historical sites so that we could share these stunning images, while also maintaining the reverence these sites deserve.”

A popular vacation destination has reported an uptick in treasure finds – posing an interesting opportunity for metal detectorists looking to get away.

The United Kingdom hosts tens of millions of tourists per year, including millions of Americans. 

In its most recent report, the U.K. Office for National Statistics estimated that there were 10.8 million overseas visits to Great Britain between April 1 and June 30, 2024.

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Not only has there been an increase in tourism – but more and more precious British treasure finds have been reported as well.

On May 8, the British government recorded its treasure-related finds in its 2024 coroners’ report for England and Wales. While a “coroners’ report” may sound morbid, British coroners investigate treasure troves as well as deaths.
 

The report noted there was a 12% increase in treasure finds in 2024. 

“Treasure” refers to objects that are at least 200 years old and of “outstanding historical, archaeological or cultural importance.”

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The report said that “1,363 finds were reported to coroners in 2024, an increase of 144 [over] 2023.”

It also said that “500 inquests were concluded into finds. Of these, 98% (491) returned a conclusion of treasure, an increase in proportion by two percentage points when compared with 2023.”

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The number of finds has increased steadily from 1997 to 2017, though it experienced a downward trend between 2018 and 2020.

“There was a big surge in metal-detecting activity during and following the COVID pandemic such that, since 2021, the number has been rising again,” the report noted. 

“In 2024, the number of finds rose to 1,363 from 1,219 in 2023 (up 12%). The number of treasure inquest conclusions increased by 10% (from 454 in 2023 to 500 in 2024).”

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So where were most of the treasures found?

Over 40 of the treasure finds were uncovered in Devon and Dorset, two southwestern counties known for their seaside resorts.

For tourists visiting eastern England, Norfolk and Suffolk also reported over 40 finds. 

Yorkshire in northern England also reported some of the most finds, along with rural Shropshire bordering Wales.

The number of treasure finds “held varies greatly across the country, most likely due to geographical and historical differences between areas,” the report also said. 

Yorkshire in northern England also reported some of the most finds. 

“In 2024, 24 coroner areas had no treasure finds reported to them, whilst Norfolk had the highest number of treasure finds at 132,” the study says.

But for anyone looking to visit the United Kingdom soon, that may cost you: The government has implemented tourism-related fees in the past year.

In September, the British government rolled out an “Electronic Travel Authorization” (ETA) that digitizes tourists’ requests to visit the country at the price of $13. 

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In April, the fee was increased to nearly $18.

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A city recently announced the discovery of a gilded Christian artifact dating back to the Early Middle Ages. 

In a statement published on May 12, the City of Leeds in the U.K. said the Saxon-era pendant was uncovered in a local field. It dates back over 1,200 years and was found by a metal detectorist last year.

The “tiny Saxon treasure” has one broken arm, and the central stone it once held is now missing. But the city said the artifact is “nevertheless a stunning example of metalwork, made from solid silver covered with a thin layer of gold leaf.”

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“Believed to date from the 8th century, the gilded pectoral cross may have once been a badge of office for an important church leader or official and was unearthed last year by a metal detectorist,” the city said.

“[The pendant] gives experts a fascinating glimpse into life in early medieval Yorkshire.”

Pictures show the small cross bearing an intricate interlacing pattern. 

Kat Baxter, a curator of archaeology at Leeds Museums and Galleries, said the cross was likely worn by a high-status member of Saxon society, such as an important church leader or official.

“The cross is beautifully decorated on both sides, which suggests it was designed to hang around the neck with the suspension loop on the missing arm,” the historian said.

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Baxter added, “It would certainly have been worn by someone of high status and is an outward display of religious identity.”

She added that the cross was made when Leeds was part of Northumbria. Leeds was first mentioned in the 8th century by Saint Bede, a monk who recorded much of what historians know about the early history of the British Isles. 

The kingdom was affiliated with paganism until the 7th century A.D. 

It transitioned to Christianity after — making the cross an early remnant of Christianity in Leeds.

“[A]long with a number of other discoveries in the area, it really helps us build a picture of the types of people who would have lived here during this time,” Baxter said.

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“All of these finds are part of a puzzle, which together show that Leeds was home to high-status, important individuals during the Saxon period, and this beautiful cross is the latest glimpse into the past,” Baxton added.

“Unfortunately, objects representing less wealthy people are less likely to survive.”

Salma Arif, a member of the Leeds City Council, called the cross “a beautiful example of the history all around us.”

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“It’s always wonderful when we are able to add important objects like this to our collections, and we’re very grateful for the continued support of funders and visitors in helping us to preserve our local heritage,” she said.

In addition to the Saxon cross, Leeds is home to many fascinating historical finds. 

The remains of an Ancient Roman aristocrat, for example, were found within city limits in 2023.

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Before that, over 600 19th-century beer bottles were found under a staircase in the city.

A recent excavation in Texas yielded some “colossal creatures,” according to local officials – and archaeologists are hopeful more will be uncovered soon.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the discovery in a recent press release. In a statement, officials said the excavation took place in Lubbock during the environmental review for Loop 88, a proposed state highway.

During the archaeological survey, diggers uncovered ancient bones dating back to prehistoric times. The remains belonged to megafauna, which are large mammals.

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Chris Ringstaff, a project planner with TxDOT’s environmental affairs division, said that megafauna bones “[are] not unusual in the region.”

Ringstaff also noted that at least one giant ground sloth was identified, thanks to its distinctive tooth.

“Whether all the bones are giant ground sloth or there are different animals such as mammoth or mastodon, we’re not sure,” he said.

“Paleontologists will give us positive identification.”

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“We’re here to get the road built, but who doesn’t love digging up big ol’ animals?” Ringstaff added.

TxDOT noted that the Lone Star State is home to many dried-out lakes called playas, which date back to the Ice Age.

“In prehistoric times, animals and humans used playas as water sources and these sites can sometimes contain evidence of human activity,” the press release noted.

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Archaeologists are still searching for small artifacts. They’re also using dating techniques to determine the age of the remains. 

If any proof of human settlement is found, the project will be temporarily halted.

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“Should the site reveal human activity with megafauna from the Ice Age, it would be [the] first of its kind for a TxDOT project,” the statement said.

Several prehistoric bones are found in the U.S. every year. 

Last summer, archaeologists in Iowa unearthed a 13,000-year-old mastodon skull.

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Later in 2024, a New York homeowner found a complete mastodon jaw in his Scotchtown backyard.

A lost Revolutionary War-era ship that was unearthed at the site of the World Trade Center will finally be exhibited in a museum over a decade after it was found.

The New York State Museum announced in a mid-May press release that the ship will be housed in its Albany headquarters. The 18th-century vessel was found during an excavation of Ground Zero in July 2010.

But details about the boat have perplexed historians until now – just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.

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With help from Texas A&M University historical preservationists, experts have been working for 14 years to gather facts about the ship while preserving it carefully. 

The ship, which measures 50 feet long and 18 feet wide, has been identified as a “rare” American-built gunboat.

The vessel was likely built in the Philadelphia area in the 1770s. 

It was used during the Revolutionary War but was decommissioned after roughly two decades.

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“[B]y the 1790s, the ship was out of commission and repurposed as landfill to expand New York City, ultimately ending up beneath what would become the World Trade Center,” the New York State Museum said. 

“Today, it stands as one of the few American-built Revolutionary War ships to be identified, studied and preserved in New York State.”

In total, 600 pieces of wood and roughly 2,000 artifacts were found at the site, including musketballs.

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After years of carefully preserving each piece of wood and artifact, the preservation team began the process of reconstructing the vessel at the New York State Museum on May 14.

In a statement, New York State Historian Devin Lander said the exhibit is “history in its rawest, most thrilling form.”

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“We’re not just unveiling a ship – we’re resurrecting a lost relic of the American Revolution, right before your eyes,” Lander said. 

“New York stood at the epicenter of our fight for freedom, and this gunboat is a physical reminder of that courage and grit.”

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The historian added, “To watch it rise again, plank by plank, is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness the intersection of archaeology, storytelling and national identity.”

Archaeologists recently uncovered extraordinary artifacts from an ancient African Christian community in Israel, according to officials.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the finds on May 14. 

In a Facebook post, the organization said the objects were discovered during an excavation at Tel Malḥata, a mound in the Arad Valley of the Negev Desert. In ancient times, Tel Malḥata served as a crossroads that merchants from the Arabian Peninsula, India and Africa used. 

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The items were found in 1,500-year-old graves of women and children, according to the IAA. Pictures show multiple figurines with human face shapes, along with scattered artifacts, including jugs and pottery fragments. 

Archaeologists also found other burial offerings, including glassware, bronze bracelets, and jewelry made of stone and alabaster. The burials were conducted according to ancient Christian tradition, with excavators describing the figurines as being “heads of African figures, carved in black wood.”

In a journal article, researchers said the figurines show that a Christian community lived in Southern Israel “about 1,500 years ago, possibly with some of its members coming from Africa.”

Said the article, “Carved from bone, and from ebony wood – a rare raw material originating from southern India and Sri Lanka – the figurines were designed in the form of women and men bearing prominent African facial features, and with a hole for the purpose of wearing them around the neck.”

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The study added, “It seems their purpose was not only decorative, but also as intimate personal items carrying with them a story of identity, tradition and memory.”

The IAA noted that the artifacts were “carefully placed” among the deceased women and children, and after 1,500 years, they’re still “exceptionally well-preserved.”

“It is possible that the figures represent ancestors, and thus they reflect traditions passed down from generation to generation – even after the adoption of the Christian religion,” researchers said.

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The article continued, “It is likely that a woman and a child who were buried side-by-side, and in whose graves two of the figurines were discovered, belonged to the same family – and perhaps they were even mother and son.”

The IAA noted that unearthing African figurines in Christian graves in Israel is quite unusual and called the find “a rare discovery.”

“[It] deepens our understanding of the cultural diversity among the inhabitants of the country in this region about 1,500 years ago,” the agency wrote.

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Eli Escusido, director of the IAA, described the findings as “moving, not only from an archaeological perspective, but also on a human level.”

He added, “They serve as a reminder that the Land of Israel has always been a crossroads of cultures and peoples – individuals arrived here, integrated into the local population, and yet still carried with them traditions and beliefs from distant lands.”

The grave discoveries are a few of many remarkable IAA finds in the past year. 

In December, the agency announced the discovery of the oldest-known Chinese inscription in Israel, which was found at the holy site of Mount Zion.

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In March, an Israeli child uncovered a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet at a mound called Tel Azeka, located in the Judean Foothills.

An auction of the personal belongings of President Abraham Lincoln featured one rare item that caught the attention of many.

A pair of gloves that were in Lincoln’s pocket at Ford’s Theatre the night he was shot drew in the largest bid, The Associated Press reported.

The bloodstained gloves are made out of leather and went for $1.52 million, including a buyer’s premium fee.

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Of the 144 items up for auction by Freeman’s/Hindman in Chicago, 136 were sold.

The auction was held to fund payments on a loan from 20 years ago that was taken out by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

Another item that was found in Lincoln’s possession the night of his assassination was a handkerchief — which sold for $826,000.

Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on the night of April 14, 1865, while attending the play, “Our American Cousin.”

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Also included in the auction was a “wanted” poster showing the three suspects in the assassination, including Wilkes Booth. 

The item sold for $762,500.

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A notebook showcasing Lincoln’s handwriting from 1824 went for $521,200. 

It’s reportedly the earliest known sample of his handwriting, according to AP.

The artifacts came apart from the foundation’s 1,540-item assemblage purchased in 2007 from Louise Taper for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, AP reported.

In total, the auction raised $7.9 million, including the 28% buyer’s premium on each sale.

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A remarkable centuries-old ring was unearthed recently beneath rubble at a historic castle in Eastern Europe.

The impressive brass ring was found at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The castle’s website describes it as “the most historically and culturally important site in Poland.”

“For centuries the residence of kings and the symbol of Polish statehood, the castle is now one of the country’s premier art museums,” the website states.

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“The collections of the Wawel Royal Castle are presented in several permanent exhibitions that evoke the historic appearance of the royal residence in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.”

The ring was excavated during the renovation of the Bastion of Władysław IV, a king who ruled Poland from 1632 to 1648. 

Historians estimate that the piece of jewelry dates back to the 15th or 16th centuries. 

A local archaeologist named Konrad Jurkowski found the ring, according to castle officials.

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“It was found while sifting through the rubble fill from inside the monument’s pedestal,” the post, which was translated from Polish to English, read.

Pictures posted by Wawel Royal Castle show the intricate details of the ring, as well as the rubble-filled chamber that it was found in. 

In one close-up photo, the mysterious symbols on the ring are clearly visible.

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“The signet ring features an oval shield,” the Facebook post noted.

“A symbol is visible on it, possibly a craftsman’s mark, located on a German-type heraldic shield. “

The statement added, “The letters IC (initials?) are also visible. The item has a surface decorated with transverse grooves.”

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Officials say that the ring will be “studied along with other finds after the completion of archaeological work on the Bastion of Władysław IV.” 

The latest discovery is one of several historical finds in the past year. 

In January, archaeologists announced the discovery of coins, jewelry and other 1,200-year-old treasure in a set of Viking graves in Norway.

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In England, hundreds of 1,000-year-old silver coins were found at a nuclear power plant construction site in January.

A United Airlines flight traveling from Honolulu to Los Angeles returned safely to Hawaii Wednesday morning after a “potential security concern” was found written on a bathroom mirror.

Flight 1169, which took off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport just after 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, was bound for Los Angeles International Airport.

After the “potential security concern” was found, the Boeing 777 returned to the airport, a United Airlines spokesperson wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital.

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“United Flight 1169 from Honolulu to Los Angeles returned safely to Honolulu after a potential security concern was found written on a lavatory mirror,” the statement said. “Law enforcement met the aircraft, and a security sweep was conducted.”

It landed back in Hawaii just after 1:35 a.m.

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Law enforcement met the plane and conducted a security sweep, though the airline did not confirm what, if anything, was found on the plane.

The FBI in Honolulu did not immediately confirm to Fox News Digital if there were any arrests or clarify the nature of the security concern. Honolulu police referred questions about the investigation to the FBI.

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“We are rebooking customers on another flight to Los Angeles that departs later this evening,” the United Airlines spokesperson said.

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There were 339 passengers and 10 crew members on board.

Ancient “propaganda” that was used to support the Egyptian pharaoh who is believed to be a major character of the Old Testament has been spotted in Paris, according to an expert.

Jean-Guillaume Olette-Pelletier, an Egyptologist from Paris-Sorbonne University and Institut Catholique de Paris, recently spoke with Fox News Digital about his findings, which are set to be published in the coming months.

The expert found the propaganda, which is supportive of Ramesses II, on the 3,300-year-old obelisk that sits in Paris’ Place de la Concorde. Olette-Pelletier saw the obelisk up close in 2021 after receiving permission to climb scaffolding to conduct research.

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Ramesses II, who was born in 1303 B.C. and died in 1213 B.C., is considered one of the most influential and powerful Egyptian rulers of the New Kingdom.

The Egyptian monarch is often cited as the most likely candidate for the pharaoh mentioned in Exodus, though an explicit name was never given in the Old Testament. The pharaoh is said to have retaliated against Moses and refused his requests in Exodus — resulting in a series of plagues. 

Olette-Pelletier called the pro-Ramesses hieroglyphs “propaganda.” 

He identified seven cryptographies, or codes, which assert Ramesses II’s authority from 1280 B.C. on.

“It was a message from Ramesses II to the nobility,” the expert said, noting the Egyptian nobility were able to read the codes.

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Olette-Pelletier said Ramesses II was born before his father Seti I became pharaoh – and therefore was not conceived by the gods. Not being of divine essence could have hampered his legitimacy to the throne.

“The nobility, able to read cryptographies, might be tempted by an overthrow of power since Ramesses II was not born of theogamy and therefore not divine by birth,” Olette-Pelletier said. 

The expert added, “[Ramesses II] spent the first two years of his reign emphasizing his divinity with his wife Nefertari by paying homage at Egypt’s great shrines, and by buying priests.”

“In the process, he changed his name from Usermaatra to Usermaatra Setepenra, [which means] ‘chosen of Ra.’”

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The obelisk has four sides, and Olette-Pelletier noted that the side that faces the Seine (and was intended to face the Nile) shows Ramesses II “wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt.”

The expert also said that Ramesses II “underlined his divine knowledge” by using codes to convey the swaying messages.

“The obelisk also contains hidden texts that show the nobility that he is a legitimate and divine king, thus averting a possible coup d’état,” Olette-Pelletier said.

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“So, indeed, these are propaganda texts.”

The cryptographies also claim that Ramesses II was the “provider of the Nile flood and thus of the country’s wealth,” according to Olette-Pelletier. 

The discovery is one of many finds related to Ramesses II that have been uncovered in the past year. 

In September, an ancient sword belonging to Ramesses’ military was unearthed in Housh Eissa, a city in Egypt’s Beheira Governorate.

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In January, Egyptian officials announced they would begin to restore Ramesses II’s temple in the Luxor Governorate, the Ramesseum.

Americans are gearing up to celebrate the summer holidays — with some celebrating with more than just a barbecue. 

Now, Airbnb is looking to crack down on those who may be thinking of throwing “disruptive” parties this summer.

The booking site announced it will be rolling out “anti-party technology” during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, according to a company press release. 

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“Our anti-party technology is designed to help identify and prevent certain attempts to book one-to-two-night stays in entire home listings that could be higher risk for a disruptive party,” said the release.

Airbnb lists different examples of actions that it says would make for a disruptive party with open-invite gatherings.

The California-based company listed a number of “disturbances” that could arise in the surrounding communities. 

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These can include excessive noise, visitors, trash, smoking and parking nuisances, trespassing and vandalism — as well as advertising listings using “party-friendly” or “event-friendly” terminology. 

The technology, introduced in 2020, blocked or redirected 51,000 people from booking entire home listings over the 2024 holiday weekends due to these offenses.

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A massive 45.1 million Americans are set to travel at least 50 miles from their home during the long weekend, AAA announced.

Of the millions of Americans traveling, AAA predicts 3.61 million will be flying, 39.4 million will drive, and just over two million will be taking other forms of transportation. 

Texas, Florida, and California were noted as the states with the most flagged guests suspected of disrupting parties last year. 

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Airbnb told Fox News Digital on Tuesday, “These measures announced this week are specifically for Memorial Day and July 4 weekends. If guests believe they were unfairly affected by these measures, we encourage them to reach out to our Community Support team directly.”

A flight passenger called out a fellow flyer for his “nasty cologne,” sparking a debate about smells in “cramped spaces.”

In the forum “r/delta” on Reddit, the post was titled, “Dudes and their nasty cologne,” as the user shared that he or she was on a flight from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Atlanta, Georgia. 

“GUYS … You do not need to wear buckets of cologne before boarding a plane. The preferred amount would be zero. People are allergic,” wrote the user.

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The person continued, “Honestly, it’s wholly inconsiderate to wear anything super strong in cramped spaces.”

Reddit users took to the comments section to share their thoughts about various smells on planes.

“Perfume and cologne are NOT meant to be announced, they are to be discovered,” wrote one user.

Another user commented, “I have to bring my inhaler with me for every flight because of this.”

Yet another Redditor said, “It doesn’t help that a lot of airports have cologne shops where people go in and spray a ton of samples on themselves before their flight.”

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One user wrote, “In my experience, it’s mostly middle-aged women with their sickly sweet perfume that I notice. But I agree with the sentiment.”

Said another person, “I’ve given up a FC [first class] seat and moved to coach because a woman’s perfume gave me an asthma attack.”

A user advised, “I always travel with peppermint oil to put in/around my nose to combat the noxious cologne/perfume /body spray /BO.”

Another user joked, “I think everyone needs to walk through a smell detector before they board a plane. If it’s too much they have to go home and take a shower.”

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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog “View From the Wing,” told Fox News Digital that passengers should be mindful of others. 

“Don’t bring stinky foods on the plane, either!”

“Passengers have a zone of personal space on the plane that roughly corresponds to the area of their seat,” said Leff.

“Within that space, there are all [types] of behavior that might come under criticism (usually in the realm of personal hygiene and grooming), but it really comes down to the discretion of the individual,” he added.

Leff said that with airflow and filtration, smells, sprays or perfumes can be spread throughout the cabin.

“To broaden the lesson a bit, don’t bring stinky foods on the plane, either!” Leff said. 

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“Some airports sell barbecue, but saucy ribs aren’t a great idea,” he also said.

“Neither is Chinese food to go.”

A passenger on board a Spirit Airlines flight in Florida said she was horrified after spotting several insects crawling inside the plane cabin.

Symone Berry told Storyful she was sitting in one of the airline’s “Big Front Seats,” the equivalent of the airline’s first-class seats, on May 11.

That’s when she “saw roaches crawling on the plane,” she said. 

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Berry posted about the dismaying episode on X and TikTok.

“Never again will I fly @SpiritAirlines,” she wrote in her X post. 

“I’ve flown over 500,000 miles on Delta and have never in my life seen roaches on a plane.”

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She added, “This is crazy.”

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Footage from Berry shows what she said were two different cockroaches crawling around the cabin.

The airline gave Berry a voucher — but that didn’t change her mind about never flying with the airline again, she said in a subsequent TikTok video.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Spirit Airlines for comment. 

In a statement provided to USA Today, Spirit said it “is aware of the video, and our maintenance team thoroughly inspected the aircraft involved and addressed the issue.”

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The airline added, “We maintain high standards of cleanliness across our fleet and want all of our guests to feel comfortable when traveling with us.”

Ancient military fortifications dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras of Egyptian history were recently uncovered by archaeologists.

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a Facebook post, which was translated from Arabic to English, on May 3. Officials said that a recent excavation at the Tell Abu Sefeh site led to the uncovering of an expansive military complex. 

The Tell Abu Sefeh site is located in North Sinai, near the Egyptian city of Ismailia and the Suez Canal.

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Described as one of Egypt’s “important strategic locations,” Tell Abu Sefeh emerged as a prominent location in antiquity. The ministry of tourism and antiquities said the site played a “pivotal role in protecting Egypt’s eastern borders.”

There, archaeologists “uncovered remains of military fortifications, soldiers’ residential units, and a trench indicating the possibility of another fortress in the area,” according to the ministry. 

Aerial pictures show the sophisticated ancient military fortifications, along with artifacts such as basins and pots. 

Experts also believe that trees once lined a road to the fortress.

“[M]ore than 500 clay circles were uncovered on both sides of the stone road, likely used for planting trees that adorned the entrance of the fortress during the Ptolemaic era,” the release noted.

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Egyptian officials added that the soldiers’ residences “provide a clear picture of the daily life of cavalry stationed at the Roman fortress during the reigns of Emperor Diocletian and Emperor Maximian.”

“[T]he discovery of four large kilns used for producing quicklime [also indicate] the site’s transformation into an industrial center at the end of the Roman era, leading to the destruction of all stone structures at the site,” the statement added.

Archaeologists also discovered a road that was over 330 feet long and 36 feet wide. 

It was “paved with limestone slabs, extending from outside the eastern gate of the Roman fortress to the heart of the site.”

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“[This] road is built over an older road from the Ptolemaic era, constructed from limestone slabs,” the statement said.

Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy said in a statement that the discovery “sheds light on the secrets of Egypt’s eastern military fortifications during the Ptolemaic and Roman eras.”

“[It also] highlights the significance of Tell Abu Sefeh as a military and industrial center throughout the ages,” the official added.

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled echoed Fathy’s sentiment.

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The excavation “contributes to a more accurate depiction of the map of Egypt’s defenses on its eastern borders, reaffirming that Sinai has always been Egypt’s eastern gateway and first fortress,” he added. 

It was “paved with limestone slabs, extending from outside the eastern gate of the Roman fortress to the heart of the site.”

“[The mission also] managed to uncover a distinctive architectural design for the eastern gates of the previously discovered Ptolemaic and Roman fortresses at the site, aiding in re-imagining the shape of defensive entrances at that time, along with a massive defensive trench over two meters deep at the entrance of the Ptolemaic fortress, believed to be part of a defensive system that could be disabled when threatened,” Khaled added. 

The announcement comes weeks after the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the unusual discovery of a false door at an ancient Egyptian tomb.

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Before that, the ministry reported another rare find: a 3,000-year-old mining complex, complete with remnants of millennia-old baths, workshops and homes.