What is it with all these recent stories about exotic animals and their careless owners? First, there was the zebra that bit its owner’s arm off, and then the Cincinnati Cocaine Cat. Now, we have another story to add to the list. Only, this one is much more tragic than even the one where a …
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Cocaine Bear is currently making rounds in the theaters. It might not be critically acclaimed, but enough people thought it worth seeing that it’s made double what it cost. And although the movie takes some (ridiculously exaggerated) creative freedoms, it’s loosely based on a true story. So, the directors are currently probably looking for material …
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Canadians are known for being polite and considerate. They’re the last people you’d expect to flip the bird at you. But if you happen to anger them, they can now legally give you the finger. At least in their own country. Actually, according to a recent 26-page ruling, doing so is not just legal. Judge …
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Remember a time when not everything imaginable was tied to a monthly subscription service? These days, everything from your TV to your car needs some kind of subscription. Yes, even your car. Manufacturers have started to ask for a monthly payment for things like seat heating, GPS navigation, or even simple engine power. Car subscription …
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Have you read Is This 21-Year-Old Girl Madeleine McCann?: Part One? Because this is part two. “I had not heard of this case until I started asking my parents questions about my childhood as I have little to no memory of it. The memories are all very blurry and when I have had conversations with …
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The disappearance of Madeleine McCann became “the most heavily reported missing-person case in modern history.” She went missing from an apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while her parents were out to dinner. 15 years later and no one knows where she is. Though her parents and family never lost hope of seeing her again. …
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South Carolina’s capital Columbia has multiple arcades with pinball machines. In some of them (those open to people of all ages) you may run into a stereotypical sight — teenage pinball wizards crowded around machines, shooting for the high score. And each of them is committing a crime. Did you know that for decades, it …
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Hell hath no fury like an artist scorned. And it’s easy to see why — you pour your heart and soul into creating your masterpiece only for critics to poo-poo all over it. But you should still take even harsh criticism with some dignity. And definitely not wipe dog s*** all over the critic’s face. …
A used automobile can be a great deal. You can get a well-maintained, nice car for possibly a fraction of the price of a new one. But you have to be careful with what you buy. Your seemingly perfect new used car could have any number of issues lurking just before the surface. The brakes …
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For the past few weeks, the Dallas Zoo in Texas has been struggling with a mysterious invader. An unknown intruder has cut enclosures open, allowed a leopard to escape its habitat, and reportedly caused the death of a vulture. But things came to a head on January 30 when two tamarind monkeys were stolen from …
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