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Man ate 1,000 sardines in a month, lost 6 pounds and 'smelled like a fish market'

SOUNDS FISHY

Man ate 1,000 sardines in a month, lost 6 pounds and 'smelled like a fish market'

Canadian news anchor shares viral video of her swallowing fly during live broadcast

Media September 3, 2022

Canadian news anchor shares viral video of her swallowing fly during live broadcast

Global News anchor Farah Nasser said Monday on Twitter that she had swallowed a fly on-air as she was reporting on the devastating monsoons in Pakistan.

3-legged alligator in Florida unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok: 'Definitely shocking'

Viral August 30, 2022

3-legged alligator in Florida unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok: 'Definitely shocking'

A three-legged alligator in Fort Myers, Florida, was seen trying to cross a road at night in this viral TikTok video, created by Amanda Leigh Demuth of Cape Coral.

Canadian police roasted online for bragging about taking rusty, non-functional gun off the streets

Canada August 25, 2022

Canadian police roasted online for bragging about taking rusty, non-functional gun off the streets

The Toronto Police Department featured its latest gun seizure on Twitter, a rusty, inoperable gun, eliciting troves of ridicule from users.

Pennsylvania emotional support alligator is up for 'America's Favorite Pet'

Pets August 23, 2022

Pennsylvania emotional support alligator is up for 'America's Favorite Pet'

A seven-year-old emotional support alligator named WallyGator is currently in first place for America’s Favorite Pet Animal Kingdom contest. The reptile has more than 68,100 TikTok followers.

UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude

Restaurants August 17, 2022

UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude

A U.K. restaurant says it has stopped offering vegan options on its menu because it was fed up with vegans' 'holier-than-thou' attitude.

Wanted Oregon man attempts to flee arrest in slow-moving excavator, deputies follow on foot

Oregon August 15, 2022

Wanted Oregon man attempts to flee arrest in slow-moving excavator, deputies follow on foot

Jesse B. Shaw tried to escape arrest while driving a slow-moving excavator near Banks, Oregon, before eventually surrendering to Washington County deputies, authorities said.

If you see a squirrel sprawled out on the ground, here’s what you need to know

WILD NATURE August 14, 2022

If you see a squirrel sprawled out on the ground, here’s what you need to know

People in NYC are seeing squirrels lying on their bellies on various grounds and surfaces. Officials have told them not to worry: It's a common cooldown technique by the animals.

UK teen car thief caught hiding in giant stuffed teddy bear: Police

United Kingdom August 11, 2022

UK teen car thief caught hiding in giant stuffed teddy bear: Police

A teenager accused of stealing a car in the U.K. was found hiding in a giant teddy bear after authorities went to a residence to arrest him last month.

Florida woman arrested for hurling uncooked steak at boyfriend of 20 years, police say

Florida August 10, 2022

Florida woman arrested for hurling uncooked steak at boyfriend of 20 years, police say

A Florida woman was arrested and jailed Sunday on a domestic assault charge for allegedly throwing a piece of uncooked steak at boyfriend during argument, police said.

Skunk sprays suspected Washington church burglar before deputies make arrest, sheriff says

Washington August 10, 2022

Skunk sprays suspected Washington church burglar before deputies make arrest, sheriff says

Grant M. Simonson, 28, allegedly broke into the Church of the Nazarene in Deer Park, Washington, before encountering a skunk outside that sprayed him during his arrest.

Naked Florida man wielding machete tried to steal another man's clothes, deputies say

Florida August 10, 2022

Naked Florida man wielding machete tried to steal another man's clothes, deputies say

Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, arrested a naked man at a gas station in DeLand after he allegedly threw a machete at another man and tried to steal his clothes.

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Ancient weapons linked to legendary medieval rulers found in lake near royal stronghold

Discovery 2 days ago

Ancient weapons linked to legendary medieval rulers found in lake near royal stronghold

'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight

Travel 3 days ago

'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight

Strange celebrity 'naked Christmas tree' trend sparks pushback: 'Ornaments are a must'

Holiday 4 days ago

Strange celebrity 'naked Christmas tree' trend sparks pushback: 'Ornaments are a must'

Pickleball player plunges to his death in 3-story fall after climbing over safety rail to retrieve ball

Asia December 11

Pickleball player plunges to his death in 3-story fall after climbing over safety rail to retrieve ball