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October 13, 2023

New York library receives an overdue book nearly 90 years later

A book checked out in 1933 was recently returned to the Larchmont Public Library in Larchmont, New York, after it was discovered in a deceased man's possessions.

October 12, 2023

Iowa man dies after getting trapped in a grain bin

Dennis Ray Fischer, 69, of Mitchell, Iowa, was reportedly found dead after being trapped inside a grain bin "for an extended period of time."

October 12, 2023

California restaurant charges fee to boozy diners who 'throw up' after drinking too many mimosas: report

A restaurant in San Francisco, California, is reportedly holding customers accountable if they drink too much and vomit amid bottomless brunch festivities.

October 12, 2023

Female frogs fake their own deaths to avoid unwanted male interaction, study says

A new study just published showed that one way female frogs avoid male frog interaction is by "playing dead," along with turning a cold shoulder and making noise.

October 12, 2023

Student spots 'breathtaking' white deer while on fishing trip: 'We have never seen one before'

An extremely rare solid white deer was spotted by a student and her father on a recent fishing trip in the United Kingdom. See the animal in a moment described as "dazzling."

October 12, 2023

Charcuterie board weighing a stunning 769 pounds shatters world record in Florida

A charcuterie board built in West Palm Beach, Florida, has broken the record for the world's largest board. The selection of meats and cheeses weighed 769 pounds.

October 11, 2023

Thousands of illegally-dumped tires found in Philadelphia-area river, regatta racecourse

Dredging project in PA river was originally intended to improve waterway for sporting use for rowers; project now faces delays following recent discovery.

October 10, 2023

California woman details a 'waterless' life due to her very rare allergy: 'I’m always dehydrated'

A woman named Tessa Hansen-Smith regularly shares on social media the details of her rare allergy to water — she breaks out in hives if she comes into contact with it. Here's what to know.

October 9, 2023

Reddit users rally around woman who yelled at her grandmother for comparing her to a dead aunt

A woman who was named after her late aunt and who has been constantly compared to her snapped at her grandmother for the comparisons. Reddit users weighed in on the family drama.

October 8, 2023

'Prehistoric footwear' was discovered in Spanish cave by miners, scientists reveal in new study

A cave in Spain was the site of a find by miners of prehistoric shoes dating back 6,200 years and other woven objects dating back 9,500 years, according to a new study in Science Advances.