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March 1, 2020

California homeowner uses motion-activated sprinkler with 'impressive amount of pressure' to thwart thieves

This homeowner in California is just trying to flush out crime. 

February 28, 2020

Australian BP refinery worker wins job back after parodying company with popular Hitler meme

A BP refinery employee in Australia who was fired for parodying the company with a popular Hitler meme has successfully won his job back.

February 27, 2020

Washington state ‘road hazard’ turns out to be lost 600-pound sea lion, sheriff says

A 600-pound sea lion was found wandering along a forested road in Washington state Sunday, “a significant distance” away from any water, authorities said.

February 27, 2020

Count Binface to run for mayor of London

Count Binface, a self-proclaimed "fearless space warrior", who ran against UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in last year's general election, has announced his plans to run for mayor of London.

February 27, 2020

Washington home buried under 15-foot mountain of tumbleweed

A man's home has been buried under a 15ft mountain of tumbleweed - which will take more than a week to clear.

February 26, 2020

Mystery smell overwhelms Pennsylvania county again, investigators baffled

A mysterious stench once again struck parts of Delaware County, Penn., this week, overwhelming residents with its pungent odor and baffling investigators.

February 26, 2020

Michigan man stabbed with samurai sword after not buying pot for partner, report says

A Michigan man was attacked by his samurai sword-wielding partner last month after he allegedly didn't buy marijuana for the suspect, according to a report on Wednesday.

February 25, 2020

New Jersey man passes off fake $100 bill with 'For Motion Picture Use Only' printed on it, police say

A New Jersey man tried passing off a fake $100 bill supposedly intended to be used in films while making a purchase at a gas station, police said Tuesday.

February 25, 2020

California man, 20, survives after driving car off top level of parking garage, police say

A 20-year-old California man is alive after police say he drove his car over the side of a parking garage from the top level this weekend. 

February 25, 2020

Male baboon escapes Australia medical facility with ‘two wives’ before vasectomy, health official says

A male baboon and his “two wives” ran wild in Australia on Tuesday after escaping from a medical facility where he was set to undergo a vasectomy, a health official said.