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Yesterday, we brought you the news about scientists shipping ocelot balls across the country. Some of you may find animal genitalia inappropriate, though, so we thought we’d balance it out with a story about human testicles. A German industrial designer has developed a potential new kind of male contraceptive. The COSO male birth control device, …
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There’s a lot of weird stuff that goes through the mail system every day. But we’re ready to bet that most delivery staff don’t handle packages of animal testicles on a regular basis. But scientists recently made such a bizarre delivery from Texas to Ohio. And it was all done in the name of saving …
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Remember the ‘80s and the Satanic Panic? You know, that time when hysteric parents claimed everything from rock bands to Dungeons and Dragons was a secret plot to get kids to worship the Lord of the Pit? A lot of things from the Tubular Decade have made a comeback lately, and apparently so has this …
People often stage all manner of creative stunts to try and escape the long arm of the law. This New York had clearly taken some lessons from squirrels — or maybe a cat. Roody Thomas, 44, climbed up a tree in his yard on October 6 to avoid cops who had come to arrest him. …
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Based on what you see on the internet, you’d think otters are the most adorable critters ever. You can see them stacking cups, wearing funny hats, and being cute in general. But Anchorage, Alaska, has found out that behind the heartwarming façade lies a vicious beast. Officials have told locals not to approach rivers and …
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We all know drinking too much wine can lead to a whole slew of health issues. But apparently just making it without proper precautions can turn deadly, as well. Four Italian men — all part of the same family — died last weekend near the town of Paola in southern Italy. They were taking part …
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It is dry, dry, dry everywhere and has been for most of the summer. We are now starting to see the effects, and this previously submerged ghost town is just a part of it. This forgotten ghost town has been revealed from it’s spot in Utah’s Rockport Reservoir during this extreme drought. Originally, this town …
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The police in France have cracked a decades-long mystery around a notorious serial murderer and rapist. They now know who the killer is, but, unfortunately, they’ll never bring him to justice. What’s worse, it turns out the murderer was himself a cop. The man clearly didn’t think he should protect and serve. La Grele, or …
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What is art? Artists, philosophers, and the general public have pondered over that question for ages and we still don’t have an answer. But now a Danish artist has pushed the definition of art potentially to its breaking point. His idea of an artwork consists of borderline stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a …
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There are some fantastic beasts out there, and we know just where to find them. Just go to Maryland. The state’s animal control services have let struggled with a bit more than just your usual dogs, cats, and raccoons. They’ve had to add zebras and pythons to the list as well. Let’s start with the …