Arkansas man finds rare 6.03-carat diamond after 13 years of hunting October 3, 2026 at 12:10AM

In the 1970s, an Italian priest sold 12,000 piranhas to Europe; 55 years later his proceeds have funded 350m bridges and an 800m airstrip October 2, 2026 at 11:24PM

Giovanni Gallo, an Italian Jesuit priest, moved to Marajó Island in Brazil in the 1970s. He organized the preservation and export of 12,000 piranhas to fund community infrastructure projects. These projects included bridges, a cemetery, a dock, and an airstrip for local residents. Gallo also founded the Museu do Marajó, which showcased local history and archaeology.

658 unmarked graves found at two remote Australian cemeteries after specialist search October 2, 2026 at 11:24PM

A groundbreaking project has identified 658 previously unmarked graves at the White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. Utilizing advanced non-invasive scanning techniques, Hunter Geophysics successfully located these burial sites, ensuring no disturbance to the ground. This initiative aims to enhance cemetery management and heritage conservation, with plans for memorialization at White Cliffs for those honored. Such efforts emphasize the crucial need to preserve local history and cemetery documentation.