A farm near Rena in eastern Norway has become the site of the largest hoard of Viking Age coins ever found in the country. The treasure came to light on April 10, 2026, when metal detectorists Rune Sætre and Vegard Sørlie uncovered 19 silver coins in a field. Realizing they may have found something important, the duo contacted county archeologists.
Read news articleA humanoid robot in Seoul, South Korea, was recently made an honorary Buddhist "monk." On May 6, 2026, the 51-inch (130 cm) tall robot took part in a special ceremony at Jogyesa Temple, Seoul’s main Buddhist temple. The robot wore traditional robes and received the Buddhist name Gabi, which means "mercy" in Korean. The temple clarified that Gabi is not a real monk. Instead, it will serve as a high-tech mascot during the celebrations leading up to Buddha’s Birthday on May 24.
Read news articleFor pranksters, there is no better holiday than April Fools' Day. Celebrated every April 1, it is the one day of the year when harmless tricks are not just allowed — they are expected. Some historians believe the fun tradition began in 1582, when Europe switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The new calendar moved New Year's Day from April 1 to January 1. People who continued celebrating the New Year on April 1 were teased. Others think it started simply as a way to welcome spring.
Read news articleMost dogs can learn their name and basic commands like "sit" or "walk." Some smart pooches are even able to build vocabularies of over 100 object names with consistent training. Now, a study suggests that a few exceptionally bright dogs may learn new words simply by listening in on their owners’ conversations.
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