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When you go see exotic or cute animals at a zoo or other exhibit, it’s natural to want to play and frolic with them. In most cases, though, it’s best to leave the critters alone, no matter how tempted you are. And what you certainly shouldn’t do is follow this intoxicated Canadian’s example. Mitchell Grant …
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Cybersecurity is no joke. You should use long and complex passwords, ensure your devices are free of malware and viruses, and monitor your ID and payment methods for unauthorized use. And you certainly should not post your online wallet’s password publicly — like the South Korean police just did. Recently, the country’s tax authorities cracked …
Various trading cards are apparently the hottest and trendiest targets for theft. At least you’d think that based on how many people are doing it around the country. That said, trading cards are still a bit of an odd article to steal. So, the thefts and burglaries are often a bit out in the left …
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All chatbots and LLMs should have safeguards in place that prevent people from using them for anything illegal. Sadly, their safety measures often fall regrettably short. This case of a gorgeous South Korean killer is a morbid example of that. A young woman identified only by her last name, Kim, stands accused of murder. The …
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In beauty pageants, it’s nothing unusual for the contestants to get some plastic surgery. A nip there, a tuck there, some injection elsewhere… That’s with human beauty contests anyway. But if you’re competing to be the most gorgeous camel, you’d better steer clear of cosmetics, or you face immediate disqualification. That attitude was demonstrated at …
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The police in Redmond, Washington, were called to remove a suspect obstructing traffic last week. Nothing could’ve prepared them for what awaited them. The suspect was recklessly jaywalking in the middle of the road with no regard for his or others’ safety. He brazenly ignored orders to move away from the road, forcing the police …
If you’re good at something, keep at it. People with unique talents should cultivate their abilities. That said, if your super skill is in something illegal, like sneaking on transatlantic flights without a ticket, you should maybe start looking for another hobby. Svetlana Dali is in that situation. The woman seems to have an uncanny …
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There are few things better than a lifelong friendship. Being able to grow old with someone you can trust completely is a rare but beautiful thing. That’s what Paige Sigmon Blumer and Fancy from Virginia have done. Only, Fancy isn’t a person, but a horse. The world’s oldest horse, in fact. Fancy was recently recognized …
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Ah, Nantucket! This beautiful island community off Cape Cod is a big tourist location for many good reasons, like its beautiful beaches, historical sights, and cocaine-filled sewers. Wait, what? Indeed, it seems Nantucket has a cocaine problem. Only, the problem isn’t that people are using it. Official tests have shown that the wastewater running through …
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A police department in Wisconsin got such a bizarre emergency call this week that the responders couldn’t believe their ears. They had to ask twice just to make sure they’d heard it right. A naked man had stolen an ambulance—with a stretcher-bound patient still inside. Benjamin Feltz was already on the run from the law …
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