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The police pull over an erratically driving automobile. But when they go to issue a ticket to the driver, they find out… There’s no one behind the wheel! No, this isn’t a plot to Stephen King’s Christine. Instead, it’s a very real situation that recently faced two police officers in San Bruno California. The buddy …
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Someone’s nickname can tell you surprisingly much about their personality and habits. Keeping that in mind, what kind of behavior would you expect from somebody nicknamed “Mr. Terminator?” Probably nothing good. This murderous black swan certainly lived up to those low expectations. Mr. Terminator suddenly showed up in Stratford-upon-Avon, the U.K., a few months ago. …
You don’t always understand how precious a good night’s sleep is until you can’t get it. If some issue starts taking a toll on your ability to rest, you’ll go to any lengths to get it fixed. Sometimes, though, people go to way to extreme lengths — like taping their mouths shut. Taping your mouth …
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Fall is here, and you know what that means. Beautiful blazing foliage, quiet nights in front of a fire, cozy warm clothing, and, the best of all… The Fat Bear Week! That’s right, it’s time for the beloved annual tradition. The bears of the Alaskan Katmai National Park have been fattening themselves up for their …
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Crafting fine whisky is a long and arduous process. It can take decades for the spirit to age to the point where the master distiller finally finds it acceptable. That’s why the recent massive whisky heist must really sting for Westland Distillery. A thief or thieves stole a massive amount of whisky from the Washington …
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There’s a violent monster on the loose. It will attack anyone, shredding their flesh with pointy teeth and sharp claws. This nightmare spawn is… A squirrel. In California, a local squirrel has turned into a bushy-tailed menace. Described by locals as “very mean,” the critter has injured several people in a series of attacks. And …
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Who understands fashion? The history of being stylish is full of bizarre trends, and even animals can hop on the fashion bandwagon. Well, the era of unusual fashion trends is far from over. Allow us to introduce you to tooth tattoos. Yes, you read that right. This strange fad is taking over China by storm. …
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The end times are here; the world is finished! If not today, then tomorrow! That’s the latest prophecy, at least. According to this prediction, the rapture will happen on either September 23 or 24, 2025. The prophecy isn’t specific on what exactly will happen, but the gist is that the faithful will be uplifted and …
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The annual Nobel Prize ceremony hands awards to the highest achievements in science and culture. The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony doesn’t. Instead, this annual tongue-in-cheek award ceremony recognizes some of the strangest and funniest science of the year. It’s not all about laughs, though — the organizers firmly believe that highlighting unusual science gets people …
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There are plenty of creatures out there that you really don’t want biting you. The list includes snakes, spiders, bats, lions, crocodiles — and humans. Why humans? That’s because human bites can be incredibly dangerous, as this unfortunate Turkish shopkeeper found out. Two masked robbers broke into a small store owned by the bite victim. …
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