An ad for the British Conservative mayoral candidate showed terrified commuters running. But they were not in London. They were in Penn Station, responding to false reports of gunfire in 2017.
Author: Victor Mather
Marble Roman Head Is Found in England
A marble head from the first or second century was found buried in England. But how did it get there?
Thieves Stole a Formula 1 Driver’s Ferrari. It Turned Up 28 Years Later.
Gerhard Berger unsuccessfully tried to chase down the thief in a Volkswagen Golf back in 1995. Now, the car has been tracked down.
A Missing Highland Games Trophy Will Be Awarded Again After 95 Years
Fancy a chance to claim the Rose Bowl? Get really good at carrying stones.
A Stunningly Well-Preserved 600-Year-Old Gauntlet Is Found in Switzerland
The iron glove was found near a castle in Switzerland and saved from the effects of planned demolition. Who exactly wore it remains a mystery.
The Biggest British-American Tea Kerfuffle Since … Well, You Know
An American chemistry professor has a surprising thought about how to make the best cup of tea: Add a pinch of salt. Not everyone in Britain is eager to embrace the idea.
Was Bobi Really the World’s Oldest Dog? His Guinness Record Is in Doubt.
His owner’s claim that Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, was more than 31 drew skepticism. His title is on hold pending an investigation.
Scotland, Joining England and Wales, Will Restrict Bully XL Dogs
The dogs, seen as dangerous by many, will have to be muzzled in public, neutered and microchipped, among other regulations.
Blocked Toilets Close Eton, Boarding School for Britain’s Elite Sons
Flooding and a sewer backup have delayed the start of the new term. Classes at the school, which has educated princes and prime ministers, will move online.
Neo-Nazi Podcasters Who Called for Prince Harry’s Death Are Sentenced
The men, who were described by the police as “homophobic, racist, antisemitic, Islamophobic and misogynistic,” received eight- and seven-year sentences.