High-altitude balloon intercepted by US fighters over Utah a ‘likely hobby balloon’: NORAD

A balloon intercepted by fighter aircraft over Utah on Friday was a “likely hobby balloon” and has since left United States airspace, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said Saturday. The “small balloon” was allowed to continue to fly above the U.S. after being intercepted Friday morning at an altitude of 43,000 to 45,000 … Read more

Toy collectors turn hobby into an investment opportunity

Lau Tech Kheng of Past Time Collectable CNBC SINGAPORE — For Singapore-based Lau Tech Kheng, his love of toys has now spawned into a thriving business.  Lau started selling vintage figurines with his friends on Sundays in 2005 while working a full-time job as a technician. “For many of us born in the 1970s, we … Read more

A Norwegian man wanted a pastime. His new metallic detector discovered a showy 1,500-year-old gold necklace

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — At first, the Norwegian man thought his metallic detector reacted to chocolate cash buried within the soil. It turned out to be 9 pendants, three rings and 10 gold pearls somebody might need worn as showy jewellery 1,500 years in the past. The uncommon discover was made this summer season by 51-year-old … Read more