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Everybody needs a hobby, no matter how inconsequential it is. And any hobby becomes infinitely more enjoyable when you can share it with likeminded people. But in this case, sharing your hobby turned out to be the worst possible decision. An Italian mafia boss’s love for his native country’s cooking led to his arrest a …
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In case you haven’t been reading the news, Prince Philip – the husband of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II – passed away last week. His death was reportedly unexpected, but at the age of just a couple months short of 100, perhaps he’d earned his rest. But as upsetting the news of the Duke of …
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We’ve all heard of stolen groceries before, but stolen by birds? It’s not typical but it is happening and here’s the story. Customer, Matt Lewallen, was packing his groceries into his car when ravens swooped in to steal a short rib from his cart. “I literally took 10 steps away and turned around, two ravens …
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Ah, Mario Kart. It’s one of the greatest and most frustratingly rage-inducing racing games ever made. I know it was you who threw that blue shell, Kathleen. Still, despite – or perhaps because – of the intense competitive mindset it fosters, Mario Kart’s eighth incarnation on Wii U and Switch is the 10th best selling …
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Black markets usually provide those looking for illicit goods a relatively safe trade network. While they can offer those living under repressive regimes a chance to by basic necessities, mostly they’re used to sell illegal stuff, like parts of endangered animals. But that’s not all you can find in these shady marketplaces. You could also …
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Gender reveal parties have been in the headlines quite a bit lately, but for all the wrong reasons. Soon-to-be parents’ appetites for outlandish celebrations seem to be causing serious destruction and mayhem. The parties have sparked raging wildfires and killed and maimed people in general. You’d think people would learn their lesson and start toning …
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You’re driving your car, when suddenly you notice movement out of the side of your ear, and then you hear the buzzing. A bee has gotten into your car! For most people that would be bad enough. But what if it was thousands upon thousands of bees? This nightmare scenario befell a New Mexico man …
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Being a judge is far from an easy job. There are no clear measurements for doling out justice for the accused’s crimes, and things might be left to individual interpretation. Recently, we got a perfect example of that. A U.S. judge decided to not jail a former neo-Nazi for threatening journalists and public figures. District …
If you’re like 99% of humanity, you will know at least a couple of people you would describe as “toxic.” These kinds of individuals are pain to be around, but luckily you can in most cases get rid of them by just cutting them off. But in the future, you might want to seriously steer …
People get caught cheating all the time, whether physically walked in on, intercepting a message or a feeling. This, however, is not a typical way to find out. TikTok user Molly, who is living in Chicago, explained in a video that she had suspicions of cheating and the video was viewed more than one million …