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Rising gold prices in India, driven by global safe-haven demand and a weaker dollar, are shifting consumer preferences from traditional jewellery to gold coins and bars, with investment gold demand increasing and overall jewellery consumption declining.
A new documentary reveals the discovery of hundreds of coins depicting Cleopatra VII and a submerged port at Taposiris Magna in Egypt, fueling speculation that her tomb might be located underwater nearby, although this remains unconfirmed by scholars.
A player has analyzed how coins affect speed in Mario Kart, revealing that collecting coins provides a variable speed boost that depends on the character's top speed, acting as a buff for slower builds and a nerf for faster ones.
In Mario Kart World, coins do not provide a simple linear speed boost; instead, the boost follows a curve that varies based on the kart and character, with different strategies recommended for lightweight and heavyweight builds. The game, launched on Switch 2, has quickly gained popularity and introduced new gameplay nuances.
Thibodaux, a 36-year-old American alligator at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, underwent a stomach procedure to remove 70 coins totaling $7 from his stomach after routine checks revealed the metal foreign objects. The zoo is now cautioning visitors against throwing coins into bodies of water, as alligators' foraging behavior could stir up the coins, some of which may contain toxic chemicals. The zoo also plans to conduct heavy metal blood screening to ensure the alligator's health and is offering visitors the option to exchange loose change for souvenir coins.
Thibodaux, a 36-year-old white alligator at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, had to undergo surgery to remove 70 coins from his stomach after patrons threw them into his enclosure. The coins were discovered during a routine examination, and veterinarians acted quickly to remove them before they caused any problems. The zoo urged visitors to refrain from throwing coins into any bodies of water at the zoo, emphasizing the potential harm to animals from ingesting foreign objects. The alligator has since recovered from the procedure and is back in his habitat.
The Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha performed surgery on a 36-year-old leucistic American alligator, Thibodaux, and removed 70 U.S. coins from its stomach after routine exams revealed "metal foreign objects." The zoo urged visitors not to throw coins into animal exhibits, emphasizing the potential harm to the animals from ingesting coins and the chemicals they may contain. The alligator has recovered well from the procedure and is back in its habitat, and the zoo emphasized the importance of providing excellent care to its animals.
A couple in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, has been saving pennies for over 10 years and now have a 5-gallon jug filled with tens of thousands of them, estimated to be worth around $300. However, their bank refuses to accept the heavy container, citing concerns about lifting and potential jamming. The couple is unsure what to do with the pennies but continues to save them while considering negotiation options for selling the jug.
A Colorado welder who settled a lawsuit by paying $23,500 in quarters, nickels, dimes, and pennies, weighing 6,500 pounds, has been ordered by a judge to use a traditional method of payment. The dispute between Fire Up Fabrication and JMF Enterprises arose when JMF failed to pay for work performed on stairs and handrails, claiming it did not meet their standards. While both parties agreed on the settlement amount, the method of payment was not specified. The coins were delivered loose and removed from rolls and boxes, causing logistical issues as banks and coin counters were unable to accept them.
The unveiling of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point initially disappointed viewers as it appeared to contain only dirt. However, further examination by an archaeologist revealed six silver coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal from 1826. The box, discovered during repairs to a monument, is believed to date back to 1828 and its contents are still being investigated.
A time capsule buried by cadets at West Point nearly 200 years ago was opened during a live-streamed ceremony, revealing six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal. The coins, including a 1795 5-cent coin and an 1800 Liberty dollar, are believed to be valued between a couple of hundred dollars to well over $1,000. The time capsule, found during the restoration of a monument honoring Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko, will continue to be analyzed for its historical significance.
A 194-year-old time capsule discovered at West Point initially appeared to contain only dust, but upon further examination, historians found six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal. The coins and medal were discovered in the sediment of the lead box, which had been placed in the base of a monument by cadets. The unexpected findings confirmed the theory that the box was left by cadets in 1828 or 1829. The historical artifacts will be preserved and analyzed, and a new time capsule will be placed in the monument for future generations.
The West Point time capsule mystery takes a new twist as six old coins and a commemorative medal dating from 1795 to 1828 are discovered at the bottom of the previously thought-to-be empty lead cube. The significance of these items and the reason for their placement in the Thaddeus Kościuszko monument remains unknown, adding to the unsolved mystery surrounding the time capsule.
After a high-profile ceremony to unseal a time capsule from 1829 at West Point, which initially appeared to contain only dust and silt, it has been revealed that six coins and a medal were actually retrieved from the box. The treasure, buried twice, includes a Liberty dollar coin from 1800, a 50-cent coin from 1828, and a commemorative medal from 1826 marking the completion of the Erie Canal. The contents of the box were initially disappointing, but archaeologists plan to collect and screen the silt to determine if any remains or small organic items were present.
A time capsule discovered at West Point Military Academy, initially thought to contain only silt, has yielded hidden treasure in the form of six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal. The coins were found in the sediment of the box, which was opened during a disappointing livestream event. The discovery confirms the theory that the time capsule was left by cadets in 1828 or 1829, and further analysis will be conducted to learn more about the academy's history and the country's history.