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 […]
100 life-sized wooden elephants are migrating through the meatpacking district
It's a stampede with a message. ”Great migration of elephants” is one of the largest outdoor art installations ever installed on a New York City street, with 100 life-sized elephant sculptures installed in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. “It's amazing! This really reminds me of my vacation in Africa,” said a local who stopped to pet the […]
Alleged intruder armed with 3-foot wooden stake throws rock at homeowner’s face. But victim has more lethal weapon on hand.
Earlier this week, an intruder armed with a three-foot-tall wooden stake hurled a rock at a Southern California homeowner’s face while trying to break into the home, police said. He told KUSI-TV. However, the homeowner grabbed a gun and fired three shots at the alleged intruder, hitting him at least once in the chest, the […]
This wooden time machine on wheels is turning heads on the streets
Truong Van Dao, the mastermind behind ND Woodworking Art, has taken the world of woodworking to new heights with his latest creation: a functional wooden car that’s like a time machine. Designed with the help of artificial intelligence, this extraordinary vehicle rumbles through the streets of Vietnam and grabs everyone’s attention. Get security alerts, expert […]
Carnival Cruise ship plucks 27 Cuban migrants from rickety wooden boat off US waters
A Carnival cruise ship veered off course to rescue 27 Cuban migrants stranded on a rickety wooden boat in waters between the states of Florida, according to reports. The Carnival Paradise had just set sail from Tampa when it spotted the desperate U.S.-bound migrants about 32 miles off the coast of Cuba. The ship set […]
Caitlin Clark wins second straight Wooden Award
College basketball star Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 Wooden Award recipient Tuesday as the most outstanding player in women’s college basketball. This year marks the second consecutive year the Hawkeyes star has won the award, ahead of finalists Paige Backers, Cameron Brink, JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo. “I think the biggest thing is just […]