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An individual has taken to social media to rant that he or she is “tired of airlines acting like they’re doing you a favor for putting you on a flight you paid for” just as the busiest summer travel season gets underway — sparking a heated discussion online among other travelers.
“I book a flight weeks in advance and find out I’ve been put on standby when I get to the airport,” wrote the person in a Reddit post, which elicited more than 5,000 reactions.
“I then get told, ‘Oh, you’re lucky we got you the last seats available.’”
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The person added on the Reddit travel thread, “Lucky? I paid for this flight weeks in advance.”
The Redditor went on to say, addressing an unnamed airline in the post, “You oversold the flight and are now scrambling people around and are acting like you’re doing me [a] favor for getting me a seat on the flight I originally booked and paid for.”
“They rarely admit fault and if you make a mistake, it usually costs you.” (iStock)
One individual responded to the post, “They will cancel or change the flight at a moment's notice, but if you change it, it’s a problem and costs more.”
That reply alone attracted some 3,000 reactions.
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The vast majority of commenters agreed with the original post and expressed similar levels of outrage.
“They rarely admit fault and if you make a mistake, it usually costs you,” said another person. “It would be fair if they took responsibility, especially for overbooking.”
“You paid for your ticket. You did your part.”
Wrote yet another person in part, “While I understand the concept of positive positioning for customer service, it's insulting for them to use the word ‘lucky’ here. You paid for your ticket. You did your part. They created a problem and they had to solve it.”
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Said another commenter, “If you fly first class, they actually treat you like a person once you get on the plane.”
Others online shared different perspectives — with some expressing confusion about the situation described.
“I don't take that many domestic flights, but I do travel quite a lot internationally. I [have] never been bumped or have had my ticket canceled.” (iStock)
“Did you make sure to check in 24 hours in advance?” wrote one person. “Some airlines will release your seat to standby if [you’re] not checked in by the last hour or so.”
Others also said they've never been bumped and asked the original poster for more details.
“I have never experienced that,” wrote one person. “I don't take that many domestic flights, but I do travel quite a lot internationally. I [have] never been bumped or had my ticket canceled.”
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Said another person, “This has never happened to me. Ever.”
Wrote someone else, “Did you buy a basic fare with no assigned seat? I'm confused as to how they could move you to standby.”
Of the millions predicted to travel during the July 4th holiday weekend, 8% or 5.84 million Americans will be flying to their destinations. (iStock)
With July 4th just up ahead, Americans are predicted to set a travel record this year to celebrate during the nation's 249th birthday.
AAA released its “Independence Day Travel Forecast” report, finding that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this July 4th, Fox News Digital previously reported.
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The forecast looks not just at the Fourth of July but at holiday travel spanning from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6.
The 2025 report is predicting an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year, while determining there will be seven million more travelers compared to 2019.
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Over 60 million Americans are set to drive to their destination, which is a 2.2% increase from 2024.
Of the millions predicted to travel, 8% or 5.84 million Americans will be flying to their destinations.
TSA agents check airline passengers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Robin Rayne for Fox News Digital)
About 4.78 million travelers will be taking other forms of transportation such as cruises or trains.
Ashley DiMella of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle at Fox News Digital.

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A California comedian has become the first known person to bike across the U.S. from coast to coast on a 20-inch BMX.
Sebastian Fowler, 31, pedaled 3,333 miles from San Diego to New York in just 80 days, with no support vehicle, no training and one pair of Vans slip-ons. His top goal: “Raise enough money to buy 100 BMX bicycles for underprivileged children and teens who can use BMX for good,” he said on a fundraising page.
“I believe I’m the first person to have done that in the U.S.,” he noted, news agency SWNS reported.
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“It took 80 days to get from San Diego to New York City on a BMX bike.”
Turns out there's a deeply personal reason he chose his method of travel.
Sebastian Fowler, pictured here, pedaled 3,333 miles from San Diego to New York in just 80 days. His main goal: “Raise enough money to buy 100 BMX bicycles for underprivileged children & teens who can use BMX for good!” (SWNS)
‘Teen who had lost a parent’After losing his father, drummer John Fowler, as a young teenager, BMX became an escape for him, he said – a way to cope with grief and hardship.
“I’ve been riding BMXs since I was five or six,” he said. “It was my reprieve as a teenager who had lost a parent. My mom didn’t have money and she was taking care of four kids by herself.”
It's why Fowler launched his fundraiser to provide BMX bikes to kids who can't afford them, with a goal of raising $30,000 to purchase 100 bikes.
“My mom didn’t have money and she was taking care of four kids by herself.”
“I just wanted to help some kids, because I was that kid once,” he said.
Known as “Seabass” to friends and fans, Fowler set out in late February with 60 pounds of gear strapped to his frame, including a hammock, sleeping bag, hatchet, knife and a short baseball bat – the latter to help deal with the roughly 45 dogs that chased him along the way, according to SWNS.
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He slept wherever he could: behind dumpsters, in flash-flood tunnels, in the open desert. “I had no follow car, no buddy – just me out there with my thoughts and my little bike,” he said, as SWNS noted.
Fowler, who lives in Ocean Beach, California, said that in addition to raising money for children, he figured he'd turn his grueling ride into a stand-up tour.
Fowler set out in late February with 60 pounds of gear strapped to his frame, including a hammock, sleeping bag, hatchet, knife and a short baseball bat. (SWNS)
Along the route, he performed in six cities, culminating in a performance on “Kill Tony,” the popular Netflix stand-up series hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban.
“Then the next day I rode 70 miles and went on the biggest comedy show in the world,” he said of finally getting on stage in Austin, Texas — where he also met guest Joe Rogan.
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The night before, however, he’d been stalked by mountain lions on a dark Texas road, SWNS reported.
“It was the first time I’d ever called the police,” Fowler said.
“I’m really glad I persevered,” Fowler said. “I mean, what was I going to do? Turn around and pedal home?” (SWNS)
A dispatcher told him to calm his heart rate or risk being seen as prey — and an officer eventually dropped him off at a 7-Eleven, where he spent the night behind a dumpster.
“I did very little preparation. I basically just rode my bike around town,” he said, per SWNS.
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“When it actually started, I was like, ‘Good Lord, what have I got myself into.'”
“I was like, ‘Good Lord, what have I got myself into.’”
But over time, he found his rhythm, he said, averaging 45 miles a day in the beginning and eventually pushing 65.
“It’s tough and had its moments of struggle, but I’m really glad I persevered,” Fowler told SWNS.
As his journey progressed, Fowler said he found his rhythm, averaging 45 miles a day in the beginning and eventually pushing 65. (SWNS)
“I mean, what was I going to do? Turn around and pedal home?”
Fowler ended his journey in May with a visit to his father’s grave in Connecticut before flying home to San Diego.
“It felt like my dad was flying above my shoulder and keeping me safe on my trip,” he said.
Fowler concluded his BMX cross-country expedition in New York City, taking a moment to capture his arrival in Times Square. (SWNS)
To date, he's raised over $9,000 for children who need bikes.
He wrote on his fundraising page, “Even though I am back in San Diego, the fight is far from over! Now it's time to get these bikes to these kids! We still have a long way to go to meet our goal — I know we can do it, though!”
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He added, “That reminds me of a quote my dad used quite often: ‘A little goes a long way!’ Thank you so much!”
Reem Amro is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.

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Archaeologists recently uncovered “sensational” artifacts beneath a historic monastery in Poland — offering a glimpse into monastic life in the 18th century.
The discovery was found near the Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chełm, Poland, roughly 40 miles east of Lublin. The medieval church was founded in the 13th century.
Throughout its long history, the church has been affiliated with the Eastern Orthodox Church as well as the Ruthenian Uniate Church. It is currently Roman Catholic.
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Historians excavated a 17th-century Basilian monastery next to the church. The monastery, which once housed Greek Catholic monks who followed the rule of St. Basil, was built around 400 years after the church was established.
In a statement, officials from the Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments (LWKZ) said the recent discovery was “like no other.”
Hundreds of rare heraldic tile fragments dating back to the 18th century were recently found under a historic Basilian monastery. (Getty Images; Lubelski Wojewódzki Konserwator Zabytków via Facebook)
“This year's research season has yielded a sensational discovery,” said the statement, which was translated from Polish to English.
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“After dismantling the wooden floors on the upper level of the former Basilian monastery, hundreds of fragments of very rare heraldic tiles were found in the fill.”
Historians identified various initials on the tiles, which are roughly 300 years old. (Lubelski Wojewódzki Konserwator Zabytków via Facebook)
Officials wrote that the tiles were glazed “in green and brown, and were made to order with specific symbolism, a bishop's coat of arms and titles.”
“Currently, work is ongoing to inventory, piece together and study these extraordinary artifacts,” the government agency noted.
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Historians estimate the tiles were crafted between 1711 and 1730.
They were specifically designed to fit a stove, as indicated by their distinctive shape and size.
Officials from the Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments (LWKZ) said the discovery was “like no other.” (Lubelski Wojewódzki Konserwator Zabytków via Facebook)
“One of the reconstructed tiles had a faceplate shaped similarly to a square, measuring 25.8 cm x 25 cm x 9.5 cm (height of the chamber), while another measured 24.5 cm (length of one side) x 7.8 cm (height of the chamber),” the translated post added.
The tiles' faceplates also bore distinct initials, including those of Józef Lewicki.
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He served as the monastery's superior before becoming bishop of the Chełm Eparchy in 1711.
The tiles were found in a monastery near the Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chełm, Poland. (Getty Images)
This remarkable find adds to a series of intriguing archaeological discoveries in Poland this year.
In March, a pair of pedestrians stumbled across an ancient deadly weapon on the coast of the Baltic Sea.
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In the Polish city of Krakow, excavators at Wawel Royal Castle recently found a remarkable ring that dates back over 500 years.
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Maritime experts believe they've finally pinpointed the exact resting place of Captain James Cook's legendary ship – just off the coast of a beloved New England resort town.
A report about HMS Endeavour was published by the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) on June 3.
In 1778, the British intentionally sank the ship off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, in a strategic move to block French and American attacks.
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While it has long been known that the 18th-century vessel lies off the coast of the Ocean State, its exact location has eluded marine historians.
But now experts are sure that a Rhode Island state archaeological site named RI 2394 is the final resting place of the ship – and they have decades of research to back it up.
Maritime experts have identified Captain James Cook's HMS Endeavour off Newport, Rhode Island, where it was intentionally sunk in 1778. (Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Stock Montage via Getty Images)
Also known as the “Kerry” site, the shipwreck is between 39 and 43 feet underwater, the report says.
The site includes a “linear stone ballast pile, the eastern periphery of which features a line of partially exposed frame ends that are closely spaced and of substantial size,” according to the report.
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“Four iron cannons are also present on the site,” the report continues. “Two are largely exposed above the seabed and lie immediately adjacent to one another on the western side of the site.”
The site also features remnants of floors, futtocks and a stanchion, which is a post that supported the ship's deck beams.
The HMS Endeavour is famous for being the first European vessel to reach Australia's eastern coast. (SSPL via Getty Images)
“By 2019, careful surface investigation of all shipwrecks located within the Limited Study Area determined RI 2394 was the most likely candidate for [the] ex-HMS Endeavour,” the report said.
The site meets 10 criteria that experts previously agreed upon.
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These include a lack of American timbers, a European elm keel, and evidence of hull repairs matching what is known about HMS Endeavour.
The ship also has scuttling holes to prove it was intentionally sunk, and overall possessed “architectural features matching those of Endeavour.”
A replica of the HMS Endeavour. The ship was sold to a private owner in 1775. (Wolter Peeters/The Sydney Morning Herald via Getty Images)
The report concluded, “RI 2394 is the largest shipwreck site within the LSA and exhibits attributes that fulfill the criteria.”
“Consequently, the preponderance of evidence supports this shipwreck site’s identification as [HMS Endeavour] … and at the same time discounts any of the other investigated shipwreck sites as that of James Cook’s renowned ship of exploration.”
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The Endeavour holds great significance in Australian history as the first European vessel to reach the country's eastern coast.
After the ship sailed the world, it was sold to a private citizen in Feb. 1775 and renamed “Lord Sandwich” before it was scuttled.
Australian researchers have been searching for the HMS Endeavour for decades, as the ship is significant in Australian history. (Hulton Archive via Getty Images)
Marine archaeologists across the world are actively discovering countless numbers of shipwrecks per year.
Just last week, officials announced that they had discovered a 16th-century shipwreck at record depth in French waters.
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Off the coast of Ireland, underwater archaeologists recently found an 18th-century vessel that is believed to be a long-lost treasure ship.
Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.

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Maritime experts believe they've finally pinpointed the exact resting place of Captain James Cook's legendary ship – just off the coast of a beloved New England resort town.
A report about HMS Endeavour was published by the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) on June 3.
In 1778, the British intentionally sank the ship off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, in a strategic move to block French and American attacks.
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While it has long been known that the 18th-century vessel lies off the coast of the Ocean State, its exact location has eluded marine historians.
But now experts are sure that a Rhode Island state archaeological site named RI 2394 is the final resting place of the ship – and they have decades of research to back it up.
Maritime experts have identified Captain James Cook's HMS Endeavour off Newport, Rhode Island, where it was intentionally sunk in 1778. (Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Stock Montage via Getty Images)
Also known as the “Kerry” site, the shipwreck is between 39 and 43 feet underwater, the report says.
The site includes a “linear stone ballast pile, the eastern periphery of which features a line of partially exposed frame ends that are closely spaced and of substantial size,” according to the report.
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“Four iron cannons are also present on the site,” the report continues. “Two are largely exposed above the seabed and lie immediately adjacent to one another on the western side of the site.”
The site also features remnants of floors, futtocks and a stanchion, which is a post that supported the ship's deck beams.
The HMS Endeavour is famous for being the first European vessel to reach Australia's eastern coast. (SSPL via Getty Images)
“By 2019, careful surface investigation of all shipwrecks located within the Limited Study Area determined RI 2394 was the most likely candidate for [the] ex-HMS Endeavour,” the report said.
The site meets 10 criteria that experts previously agreed upon.
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These include a lack of American timbers, a European elm keel, and evidence of hull repairs matching what is known about HMS Endeavour.
The ship also has scuttling holes to prove it was intentionally sunk, and overall possessed “architectural features matching those of Endeavour.”
A replica of the HMS Endeavour. The ship was sold to a private owner in 1775. (Wolter Peeters/The Sydney Morning Herald via Getty Images)
The report concluded, “RI 2394 is the largest shipwreck site within the LSA and exhibits attributes that fulfill the criteria.”
“Consequently, the preponderance of evidence supports this shipwreck site’s identification as [HMS Endeavour] … and at the same time discounts any of the other investigated shipwreck sites as that of James Cook’s renowned ship of exploration.”
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The Endeavour holds great significance in Australian history as the first European vessel to reach the country's eastern coast.
After the ship sailed the world, it was sold to a private citizen in Feb. 1775 and renamed “Lord Sandwich” before it was scuttled.
Australian researchers have been searching for the HMS Endeavour for decades, as the ship is significant in Australian history. (Hulton Archive via Getty Images)
Marine archaeologists across the world are actively discovering countless numbers of shipwrecks per year.
Just last week, officials announced that they had discovered a 16th-century shipwreck at record depth in French waters.
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Off the coast of Ireland, underwater archaeologists recently found an 18th-century vessel that is believed to be a long-lost treasure ship.
Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.

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Americans are predicted to set a travel record this year while celebrating the nation's 249th birthday.
AAA released its “Independence Day Travel Forecast” report, finding that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this July 4th.
The forecast looks not just at the Fourth of July but at holiday travel spanning from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6.
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The 2025 report predicts an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year while finding seven million more travelers compared to 2019.
AAA forecasts a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day this year. (iStock)
Over 60 million Americans are set to drive to their destination, which is a 2.2% increase from 2024.
Of the millions predicted to travel, 8% or 5.84 million Americans will be flying to their destinations.
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About 4.78 million travelers will be using other forms of transportation such as cruises or trains.
1.7 million more Americans will be traveling this year compared to 2024. (iStock)
Stacey Barber, AAA Travel vice president, said in a press release, “Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.”
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“Following Memorial Day’s record forecast, AAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week,” Barber said.
Over 60 million Americans are set to drive to their destination this Fourth of July holiday, which is a 2.2% increase from 2024. (iStock)
Over Memorial Day, a massive 45.1 million Americans traveled at least 50 miles from their home during the long weekend.
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“With the holiday falling on a Friday, travelers have the option of making it a long weekend or taking the entire week to make memories with family and friends,” added Barber.

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With Friday marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic film “Jaws,” many Americans are paying tribute to sharks even as reports of recent attacks grab headlines.
On Tuesday, a swimmer was bitten on the leg while in South Carolina, according to Hilton Head Fire and Rescue.
A nine-year-old girl was also recently bitten while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida.
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There have been 47 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2024, with 28 taking place in the U.S., according to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF).
Florida beaches have logged the highest number of shark attacks, with 942 unprovoked bites since 1837.
Of all coastal states, Florida leads with the most unprovoked shark bites since 1837, as experts note changing shark behavior from coast to coast. (iStock)
Hawaii has 199, while California has 141, ISAF has noted.
Activist Julie Andersen, founder of the New York-based Shark Angels, told Fox News Digital that recent attacks do not indicate an increase in sharks in the oceans.
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“The rise in sightings is due to a mix of factors: more people in the water, better technology, shifting ocean conditions, and in some cases, successful conservation,” she said.
“Today, more swimmers, surfers and beachgoers are capturing and sharing their experiences.”
There have been 47 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2024, with 28 taking place in the U.S. (iStock)
She added, “With drones, GoPros and social media, encounters that once went unnoticed are now widely shared. Sharks have always been there. We’re just seeing them more often.”
Shark Angels is dedicated to shark conservation by transforming fear into fascination and promoting education to dispel myths about sharks, the group notes.
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Andersen said that in places like California or Cape Cod, Massachusetts, white shark populations are rebounding “thanks to decades of protection.” She said their return is a sign of healthier oceans.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science estimates about 274,000 sharks are killed globally each day.
About 274,000 sharks are killed globally each day. (iStock)
Andersen said several beach communities are seeing higher numbers of sharks this summer.
“Based on trends over the past few years, shark behavior is clearly shifting,” she said.
“From the West Coast to the East Coast and even parts of Mexico, sightings are increasing in places like California, Cape Cod, the Carolinas, Florida, and Baja.”
Andersen said, “New Smyrna Beach in Florida holds the title of ‘shark bite capital of the world.' Located in Volusia County, it consistently tops global charts for shark encounters.”
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She also said that “most of these bites are minor, often from migrating small blacktip sharks mistaking toes and fingers for small bait fish. Many don’t even require stitches.”
One daring endurance athlete is paying a special tribute to “Jaws” by swimming 62 miles around the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts — where the film was set.
A shopper walks past items featuring the “Jaws” movie at Neptune's Sea Chest gift shop on May 12, 2025, in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard Island. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Lewis Pugh said his goal is to raise awareness of the need to protect sharks and to change public perception of the mighty fish.
Pugh said the popular 1975 movie showcased sharks as “villains, as cold-blooded killers,” he told The Associated Press (AP).
“It was a film about sharks attacking humans and for 50 years, we have been attacking sharks … It’s completely unsustainable. It’s madness. We need to respect them,” Pugh told AP.
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Not sure what to do if you encounter a shark in the water?
The folks at Shark Angels shared some insights to consider.
6 shark tips you must know this summer1. “If a shark comes near you in the water, stay calm. Do not panic.”
2. “Make and maintain eye contact. Sharks are opportunistic predators and prefer an easy target. When they know you see them, they are much less likely to approach.”
3. “Avoid flailing, yelling or trying to hit the shark. Quick, erratic movements can trigger a response.”
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4. “Instead, move slowly and steadily. Keep your eyes on the shark and calmly head toward shore or safety.”
5. “Do not act like prey. Just as you would not run from a lion or a bear, do not flee from a shark.”
6. “If you come across one in the wild, give it space and stay composed. Sharks are not looking for a human meal.”

close VideoArchaeologists rediscover 17th-century brick kiln at William & MaryA team of archaeologists at the College of William & Mary, the second-oldest university in the United States, recently rediscovered a brick kiln used to help construct the Wren Building.
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Archaeologists at William & Mary University in Virginia unearthed a piece of American history tied to the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.
A near-complete foundation – including a chimney base – and cellar were excavated, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
The building belongs to the Williamsburg Bray School, which taught mostly enslaved students in the 1760s using a religious framework to justify slavery.
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The Williamsburg Bray School was later transformed into a dormitory for some of the first women to attend college.
William & Mary’s Center for Archaeological Research, Tom Higgins, said the cellar “was probably dug soon after the foundations were laid” as it was not lined with bricks, reported AP.
William & Mary archaeologists uncovered a foundation from the 1700s that once held the nation's oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children. (William Mary/William Mary Center for Archaeological Research via AP)
Artifacts found from the 18th century through the mid-20th century are not known to connect to the school.
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Recovered artifacts such as buttons and a slate pencil from the 18th century will be researched to determine their origins and connections.
Handmade ceramics and jewelry were found from the 1760s Williamsburg Bray School. (William Mary/William Mary Center for Archaeological Research via AP)
Katherine Rowe, William & Mary’s president, said, “The roots of our city and university entwine here.”
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“Every layer of history that it reveals gives us new insights into our early republic, from the Williamsburg Bray School through the generations that followed, up through the early 20th century,” she added, according to AP.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is working to restore the school. (Michael A. McCoy/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The structure was discovered in 2020 by historians and is being restored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Archaeologists at William & Mary University in Virginia unearthed a piece of American history tied to the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.
A near-complete foundation – including a chimney base – and cellar were excavated, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
The building belongs to the Williamsburg Bray School, which taught mostly enslaved students in the 1760s using a religious framework to justify slavery.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS SOLVE GRIM MYSTERY OF 1,500-YEAR-OLD BUCKET FOUND AT HISTORIC TOURIST SITE
The Williamsburg Bray School was later transformed into a dormitory for some of the first women to attend college.
William & Mary’s Center for Archaeological Research, Tom Higgins, said the cellar “was probably dug soon after the foundations were laid” as it was not lined with bricks, reported AP.
William & Mary archaeologists uncovered a foundation from the 1700s that once held the nation's oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children. (William Mary/William Mary Center for Archaeological Research via AP)
Artifacts found from the 18th century through the mid-20th century are not known to connect to the school.
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Recovered artifacts such as buttons and a slate pencil from the 18th century will be researched to determine their origins and connections.
Handmade ceramics and jewelry were found from the 1760s Williamsburg Bray School. (William Mary/William Mary Center for Archaeological Research via AP)
Katherine Rowe, William & Mary’s president, said, “The roots of our city and university entwine here.”
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“Every layer of history that it reveals gives us new insights into our early republic, from the Williamsburg Bray School through the generations that followed, up through the early 20th century,” she added, according to AP.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is working to restore the school. (Michael A. McCoy/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The structure was discovered in 2020 by historians and is being restored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Archaeologists at William & Mary University in Virginia unearthed a piece of American history tied to the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.
A secret cellar was found with many artifacts such as slate pencil fragments and jewelry, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
The building belongs to the Williamsburg Bray School, which taught mostly enslaved students in the 1760s using a religious framework to justify slavery.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS SOLVE GRIM MYSTERY OF 1,500-YEAR-OLD BUCKET FOUND AT HISTORIC TOURIST SITE
The Williamsburg Bray School was later transformed into a dormitory for some of the first women to attend college.
William & Mary archaeologists uncovered a foundation from the 1700s that once held the nation's oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children. (William Mary/William Mary Center for Archaeological Research via AP)
William & Mary’s Center for Archaeological Research, Tom Higgins, said the cellar “was probably dug soon after the foundations were laid” as it was not lined with bricks, reported AP.
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Handmade ceramics associated with sites of enslavement and a shard of glass depicting Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, war and the arts, were also found.
Handmade ceramics and jewelry were found from the 1760s Williamsburg Bray School. (William Mary/William Mary Center for Archaeological Research via AP)
Katherine Rowe, William & Mary’s president, said, “The roots of our city and university entwine here.”
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“Every layer of history that it reveals gives us new insights into our early republic, from the Williamsburg Bray School through the generations that followed, up through the early 20th century,” she added, according to AP.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is working to restore the school. (Michael A. McCoy/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The structure was discovered in 2020 by historians and is being restored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.