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There’s nothing wrong with mild body modification — you know, a piercing here or a tattoo there. But as with so many other things, it can go much too far. Three U.K. men were recently handed prison sentences in a gruesome case concerning a subculture revolving around extreme self-mutilation. A fair warning: this story contains …
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Venturing outdoors in Florida is risky business, to say the least. If you don’t fall victim to rampaging locals, the Sunshine State’s wildlife — from alligators to bears and giant pythons — might get you. You there’s another potentially dangerous animal in Florida that you may not have known about. A horde of monkeys lurks …
We can all agree that cleaning is such a chore, with a capital C. It’d be so nice to have someone do it for you, but cleaning services cost an arm and a leg. A Welsh man recently found someone doing his dirty work for him, and it didn’t cost him a penny. The cleaner, …
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Think quickly — what’s the most Canadian thing you can imagine? Perhaps polite hockey? Or maybe poutine drenched in maple syrup? Those are both pretty good options. But how about cautioning drivers not to let moose lick their vehicles? We’re just bringing that up because it’s what Canada’s wildlife authorities felt they needed to do. …
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Bass Pro Shop is more than its shining pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee. In the chain’s stores, you can fulfill all your fishing and many other outdoor activity equipment needs. It’s apparently also the place to be if you’re looking to act like a complete maniac. Recently, bizarre incidents took place at two Bass Pro Shop …
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Arachnophobia, claustrophobia, anatidaephobia… Phobias of all kinds are relatively common issues that people around the world struggle with. But the thing about phobias is that they evolve with the times. For example, there wouldn’t have been any aerophobic people (that is, those scared of flying) before the advent of hot air balloons and airplanes. With …
Continue reading “Are You a Nomophobe? Fear of Being Without a Smartphone Is on the Rise”
We’ve all heard of porch pirates — thieves who snatch up unattended deliveries from people’s porches and driveways. But what if the pirate had something bigger in their sights? Perhaps the driveway under the package? You might chuckle at the idea of someone stealing a driveway, and the thought indeed sounds ridiculous. But Amanda Brochu …
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It was supposed to be a great day for Yan Chenglong. He had just won the Chinese national championship contest in xiangqi, a strategy game in the same vein as chess. Naturally, the freshly crowned Xiangqi King also received a nice little cash prize. Sadly for him, he didn’t get to enjoy the glory or …
Continue reading “Chinese Chess Master’s Bathtub Poop Proves He Didn’t Use Anal Beads to Cheat”
If you want to get really good at something, you should start practicing your craft at a young age. That said, violent crime probably shouldn’t be on your list of childhood aspirations. Try telling that to this pint-sized crook, though. Deon Smith, 40, had a hard time believing what was happening when she got out …
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If you’re a notorious criminal on the lam, you should be careful about what you do. Above all, you should avoid posting your vacation photos on social media. Somebody should’ve told that to Ralph DiMatteo’s son, though. “Big Ralphie” DiMatteo, a consigliere and man number three in the Colombo mafia family, went on the run …
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