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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

Emergency crew rescues sex doll after mistaking it for drowning woman

Odd News June 22, 2021

Emergency crew rescues sex doll after mistaking it for drowning woman

A team of emergency rescue divers was flummoxed after responding to the scene of a nude “drowning woman” — only to discover that it was actually a floating life-size sex doll.

Woman wearing fox costume chases daughter down Chicago streets

Odd News June 22, 2021

Woman wearing fox costume chases daughter down Chicago streets

Comedian Allison Reese recently posted pictures of a woman wearing a fox costume in Chicago.

Florida man allegedly pulls a gun on Starbucks employee over botched order, but not on just any employee

CRIME June 19, 2021

Florida man allegedly pulls a gun on Starbucks employee over botched order, but not on just any employee

When a Florida man allegedly pulled a gun at a Starbucks drive-thru he unwittingly brandished a firearm at the local police chief’s daughter, who was working the counter, according to Miami Gardens authorities.

David Bowie painting bought for $4 at Canadian thrift store likely to sell at auction for tens of thousands

Music June 18, 2021

David Bowie painting bought for $4 at Canadian thrift store likely to sell at auction for tens of thousands

A rare painting by rock star David Bowie purchased for $4.09 at a donation center in Ontario, Canada, is likely to sell for tens of thousands of dollars at auction next week.

Bear tears up car, leaves beer cans unopened after getting trapped inside vehicle in Colorado

Colorado June 17, 2021

Bear tears up car, leaves beer cans unopened after getting trapped inside vehicle in Colorado

A case of beer in the back seat may have been the enticement for a bear that got itself trapped inside a car in Douglas County, Colorado, for at least an hour on Tuesday, according to a report.

Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day

Chicago June 13, 2021

Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day

A Chicago bus driver looking for a way to relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic jumped into Lake Michigan for a 365th straight day on Saturday.

Massachusetts lobster diver survives being swallowed by whale: 'I was completely inside'

Massachusetts June 11, 2021

Massachusetts lobster diver survives being swallowed by whale: 'I was completely inside'

A commercial lobster diver was swallowed by a whale off the Massachusetts coast Friday but made it out alive with only minor injuries.

Petition urging Jeff Bezos to buy and eat the Mona Lisa gains steam

Arts June 11, 2021

Petition urging Jeff Bezos to buy and eat the Mona Lisa gains steam

A petition on Change.org urging billionaire Jeff Bezos to buy Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and eat it has gotten hundreds of signatures.

Historic doorknob taken from Tybee Island Lighthouse found in Indiana

Odd News June 10, 2021

Historic doorknob taken from Tybee Island Lighthouse found in Indiana

The 155-year-old doorknob of the historic Tybee Island Lighthouse in Georgia was found in Indiana, according to reports.

Virginia bear rescued after getting itself stuck in factory ceiling

WILD NATURE June 10, 2021

Virginia bear rescued after getting itself stuck in factory ceiling

A bear managed to somehow get stuck in the ceiling of a western Virginia manufacturing plant on June 4, according to reports, 20 feet up far from stairs or ladder.

Alligator invades Florida post office

GREAT OUTDOORS June 10, 2021

Alligator invades Florida post office

This gator needs to say later to the post office.

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Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Wild Nature 3 hours ago

Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

Travel 1 day ago

Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

Travel 1 day ago

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

Mystery solved? 150-year-old alcohol found in Utah may not be beer after all

Food-Drink 2 days ago

Mystery solved? 150-year-old alcohol found in Utah may not be beer after all