Photo shows a model of a "tsuchinoko" that is displayed at a museum in Higashishirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, undated. Tsuchinoko, literally translating to "child of hammer", is a snake-like being. (Higashishirakawa Municipal Government/CEN)

Japanese Village Offers GBP 8,000 For Slippery Creature’s Capture

• Post author:Simona Kitanovska
• Post published:February 23, 2023

A village in Japan is reportedly offering more than GBP 8,000 to anyone who captures the mythical 'tsuchinoko' serpent during an organised hunting event to be held this spring. The…

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Labrador retriever Frida pistured with other rescue dogs in undated photo. She found 55 people after the earthquakes of September 2017 in Mexico, she died at the age of 13, due to conditions typical of her age, in Mexico City, Mexico, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (SEMAR Mexico/Newsflash)

Legendary Golden Retriever Rescue Dog Frida Who Saved Quake Victims Dies At 13

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:November 23, 2022

A famous golden retriever rescue dog called Frida who saved people after a devastating earthquake in Mexico has died at the age of 13. https://youtu.be/o98HRy4vBm0 SEMAR Mexico/Newsflash Newsflash obtained a…

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Presentation of the remains of the first European human being found in Atapuerca archaeological site, Burgos, Spain, July 2022. It has been named as Pink Floyd, like the British band. (Fundacion Atapuerca/Newsflash)

Europe’s Oldest Human Named After Pink Floyd

• Post author:Lee Bullen
• Post published:August 3, 2022

Spanish archaeologists have named the oldest hominid ever found in Europe ‘Pink’ after the legendary English rock band Pink Floyd. Remains of man's ancient ancestor - dating back 1.4 million…

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The Polarstern departs from its home port of Bremerhaven for the Arctic. A tug pulls the ship towards the lock. (Nina Machner/Newsflash)

Experts Head To Arctic To Assess Climate Change Impact Amid Record Heatwave

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:July 19, 2022

The legendary research vessel and icebreaker Polarstern has left Germany and is heading to the Arctic to assess the impact of climate change amid a record heatwave in Europe. Over…

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The rare Stradivari violin has been auctioned in New York for USD 15.3 million, in June, 2022, in New York City, USA. (Tarisio/Newsflash)

Rare Stradivarius That Belonged To Einstein’s Teacher Fetches USD 15.3 Million At NYC Auction

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:July 4, 2022

A rare Stradivarius violin that once belonged to Albert Einstein's teacher has fetched USD 15.3 million at an auction in New York. The rare violin, made in Italy in 1714…

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The Junkers Ju 52/3m (nicknamed Tante Ju and Iron Annie) which a transport aircraft that was designed and manufactured by German aviation company Junkers. (Newsflash)

Comeback For New Model Of Nazi Germany Aircraft

• Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
• Post published:May 14, 2022

One of the most iconic airplanes in history is set to make a comeback as Swiss manufacturer Junkers revealed plans to bring back its legendary Ju-52, nicknamed Tante Ju (Aunt…

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'Portrait of a Knight' painted by Velazquez that goes up for auction in Madrid. (Newsflash)

Last Ever Velazquez To Go Under Hammer Sells For Staggering EUR 4.27 Million At Auction

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:March 10, 2022

A painting by legendary 17th century Spanish artist Diego Velazquez has been sold at auction for a staggering EUR 4.27 million. The remarkably preserved oil painting 'Retrato de caballero' ('Portrait…

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Ceramic artwork of Pablo Picasso. (Newsflash)

Pablo Picassos Descendants To Sell A Never-Seen-Before Piece By The Legendary Artist As An NFT

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:February 16, 2022

Descendants of the famous artist Pablo Picasso are reportedly set to sell one of his ceramic pieces that has never been seen by the public before - as an NFT.…

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The first eleven coins found in the state of Brandenburg. (W. Herkt/Newsflash)

Once-In-Lifetime Find As 2,000-Year-Old Celtic Gold Coins Dubbed Pot Of Gold At End Of Rainbow Unearthed In Germany

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:February 2, 2022

This 2,000-year-old hoard of Celtic gold coins called "rainbow cups" in reference to the legendary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow has been unearthed in Germany. The…

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Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez. (Newsflash)

World Famous Nobel Prize Winning Colombian Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez Had Secret Love Child Claim

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:February 1, 2022

The world-famous, Nobel prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez had a secret love child in Mexico, it has been claimed. The legendary Colombian author, widely regarded as one of the…

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