Archaeologists discover what may be the earliest handheld wooden tools
Ancient Wooden Tools Uncovered in Greece A recent study suggests archaeologists have found what might be the oldest wooden tools, dating back hundreds of thousands of years. These tools were located in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley in southern Peloponnese, Greece. The research, published in late January in the journal Proceedings of the National […]
Archaeologists discover the oldest wooden tools in Greece, estimated to be 430,000 years old.
Ancient Wooden Tools Discovered in Greece Archaeologists have made a significant find with what might be the oldest wooden tools ever found, potentially dating back hundreds of thousands of years. This discovery was made in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley located in southern Peloponnese, Greece. A study published in January in the journal *Proceedings […]
Mother plans to sue school district for building a wooden box-like cage for her 8-year-old autistic son.
Parents Outraged Over Treatment of Autistic Son at New York School The parents of an eight-year-old nonverbal autistic boy in upstate New York are angry after learning that a “boxy wooden dog cage” was allegedly used to manage him during class. Rhonda Garrow, a 37-year-old mother of four from Franklin County, filed a notice of […]
Presents for grown-ups who enjoy constructing: Lego sets, 3D wooden puzzles, and miniature model kits
It’s that time of year again—the holiday season. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that encourages creativity and brings out the inner child, consider something like a building kit. Options range from LEGO masterpieces to 3D wooden puzzles, or perhaps a DIY music box and a charming miniature house. These picks offer a break […]
Barefoot Florida car thief exits porta-potty ‘holding two wooden stakes’
A disoriented, partially clothed man in Florida struck a construction worker’s vehicle, attempted to run him down, and then sought refuge in a portable restroom, ultimately emerging without pants and “wielding two wooden stakes,” according to officials. Joshua Mulnix, 43, was taken into custody following a violent vandalism incident in Cape Coral on October 27, […]
Top 10 candidates for the Wooden Award in college basketball for 2025-26
Preseason College Basketball Awards Outlook With a remarkable freshman class joining a collegiate basketball scene already buzzing about its star potential, the competition for individual honors is shaping up to be particularly intense this season. There’s a certain unpredictability in who might take home the accolades. As we prepare for the tip-off of the season, […]
Wooden canoe discovered in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Ian continues to baffle specialists
Rare Wooden Canoe Found in Florida Remains a Mystery A “very rare” wooden canoe, discovered after Hurricane Ian, continues to baffle experts three years later. State officials reported that the canoe was found in Fort Myers, Florida, in the fall of 2022. The Florida Department of Historical Resources (FDHR) announced on September 12 that conservation […]
Spanish archaeologists discover an ancient wooden ship hidden under the city of Barcelona.
A remarkable find has surfaced in Spain: the remnants of a shipwreck dating back centuries. It was unearthed in the unassuming location of the former fish market, known as Mercat del Pex, in Barcelona. This discovery occurred between April 10 and April 15, according to the Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB). The wreck, dubbed Ciutadella […]
Pope Francis declines glitzy burial — opts for wooden casket
Pope Francis has opted to be buried in a wooden coffin, revising a centuries-old tradition of decorated send-offs as he seeks to simplify papal customs. The 87-year-old pope, who turns 88 next month, instituted a new liturgical ceremony aimed at modernizing the Catholic Church and abolished the long and ostentatious funeral practices of his predecessors […]
Pope Francis rejects tradition, opts for humble wooden casket and burial outside Vatican
Pope Francis has announced he will abolish the traditional and elaborate burial rites of his predecessors, in a decision that could modernize the Catholic Church. When the time comes, the 87-year-old pope will break with the centuries-old practice of burying popes in three interlocking coffins made of cypress, lead and oak, instead of a single […]