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On October 4, your phone went off — loudly. As long as your phone was turned on and wasn’t completely disconnected from the network, you received an emergency alarm. It was all part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) nationwide test. Based on the horrendous screech my phone made that scared my dog, the …
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There’s something weird going on with the wildlife on the British Isles. Remember how their squirrels are destroying both local homes and trees? Well, now their foxes are eating their cars. No, we’re not kidding. Foxes in southern England have apparently developed a taste for automobiles. Instead of wanting to drive them, though, they’re devouring …
No matter the sport, having proper equipment is crucial if you want to compete seriously. Even for something as simple as running, proper sneakers can make a world of difference. It’s the same story with conkers. In fact, having the best equipment is pretty much the whole point of this British nut-cracking game. The players …
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There can be all kinds of nasty things lurking in murky ponds, from mosquitoes and giant water bugs to leeches and more. But hey, at least you don’t have to worry about sharks. Unless you’re in Australia. Because bizarre, deadly wildlife is always a concern in Australia. For nearly 20 years, a pond at the …
Have you ever done a really good job at something but you’re not exactly sure how? Maybe you aced a big exam even though you’re fairly sure your answers were complete BS. A group of astrobiologists are currently probably experiencing something similar. The researchers developed a novel algorithm powered by artificial intelligence to help them …
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Starting a new business can be a difficult experience. You have to figure out everything from staffing to payrolls, taxes, product supplies, and more. You really don’t need someone breaking in and stealing your entire inventory. But that’s precisely what happened at City Motors of Philadelphia. The car dealership had just opened on the last …
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Jackpot! You’ve struck gold — or some other kind of valuable mineral. Now you just have to get it out of the ground. Usually, that’s as “simple” as constructing a mine. But what do you do if someone’s already built a city over your precious deposit? Sweden is resolving that problem in a decidedly extreme …
Some pets love to take off on their own and head to adventure. Dogs, cats, and even chickens are notorious for being prone to escaping from their enclosures. If you’re looking for a really escape-proof pet, a tortoise might pop into your mind as an excellent option. After all, tortoises are slow, clumsy, and can’t …
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Being a Greek farmer has been far from easy this summer. First, the country was quite literally on fire for weeks, and when the rain finally came, the torrential downpours turned into deadly floods. You can see that might have a negative effect on your crops. You certainly don’t need wandering animals chowing down on …
Continue reading “Herd of Hungry Sheep Devours 220 Pounds of Weed at Greek Cannabis Farm”
Adopting stray dogs off the streets is always a nice thing to do but it does come with some risks. You can never be sure what you’re getting — the animal might have behavior problems or unexpected illnesses. Or it might not be a dog at all. That’s the story of the first ever known …