Man finds 1,500-year-old gold necklace

Erlend Bore, a Norwegian man on the southern island of Rennesoey, near the city of Stavanger, bought his first metal detector earlier this year to have a hobby after his doctor ordered him to get out instead of sitting on the couch.

In August, Bore began walking around the mountainous island with his metal detector. At first he found some scrap, but later uncovered something that was “completely unreal” — treasure weighing a little more than 100 grams (3.5 oz). The treasure contained nine pendants, three rings and 10 gold pearls, jewellery that was likely 1,500 years old.

Ole Madsen, director at the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger, said that to find “so much gold at the same time is extremely unusual.”

Limited-edition Shrek crocs cause excitement

Crocs is set to release a limited-edition Shrek-themed clog, featuring swamp-green colour and Shrek-inspired accessories. While the exact launch date is yet to be revealed, fans are already buzzing with enthusiasm.

Crocs have gained popularity as a fashion statement, embraced by celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber. Crocs teamed up with big names to create a variety of styles, including those inspired by popular Disney films and Hollywood blockbuster movies such as Pop Tarts, Palace, Barbie, Salehe Bembury and Star Wars.

However, an escalator incident involving Crocs has sparked safety concerns among many parents.

Glittering gold blob found on sea floor

A perplexing golden orb, discovered during a deep-sea expedition by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), off the coast of Alaska, has left scientists puzzled. The object, resembling an egg casing, was found on August 30, but has yet to be identified.

Researchers used a robotic arm to collect the mysterious orb, which features a round, sponge-like mass with a hole in it. Tests to determine its origin are pending until the research expedition concludes in two weeks. The NOAA shared an image of the enigmatic object on social media, which has sparked intrigue and speculation among the public and people are having mixed reviews about the object.

Little girl makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery

A seven-year-old girl on a birthday trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas found a big present — a 2.95-carat diamond!

Arkansas State Parks said Aspen Brown of Paragould, Ark., was visiting the park with her family to celebrate her birthday when she spotted the diamond in the park’s north search area.

Officials said the 2.95-carat diamond is about the size of a green pea, with a golden-brown colour. It is the second-largest one found by a park visitor this year, officials said. The largest was a 3.29-carat brown diamond found in March.

The Murfreesboro park was mined by commercial diamond hunters before becoming a state park in 1972.

Published in Dawn, Young World, September 16th, 2023