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April 14

Man in car calls his wife 'worst backseat driver,' sparking social media debate

A husband said on Reddit he refuses to drive with his wife in the car, calling her a "backseat driver." Social media users commented on the driving drama as a clinical psychologist shared insights.

April 12

How a penguin in a cardboard box caused a helicopter crash in South Africa

A penguin inside a carboard box led to a helicopter crash in South Africa, the country's Civil Aviation Authority said in a report this week.

April 12

Rare Eleanor Roosevelt letter and pricey gold watch among lost luggage items noted in report

"The Found Report" was released by Unclaimed Baggage, detailing unique and valuable items left behind by flight passengers. The report also shares different trends of travelers.

April 11

'Super rare' albino squirrel spotted on golf course: 'Keep an eye out'

A rare albino squirrel was spotted hanging out near the Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Officials say the chances of seeing this animals are about 1 in 100,000.

April 10

Reddit user gets man banned for cooking 'burned meat' in microwave

A Reddit user who revealed a co-worker's use of the office microwave for cooking meat — which got the colleague banned — was accused of being a snitch. An etiquette expert offered insight.

April 9

Boiled eggs, burgers among odd food items left in cars by Uber riders

The new Uber Lost & Found Index report lists the many items forgotten in the last 12 months by riders, ranging from personal belongings to food like eggs, live lobsters and feta cheese.

April 8

Beach walk by man, woman yields ancient weapon discovery bearing 'secrets' from the past

Two pedestrians on the beach found a 2,500-year-old dagger in Poland last month, and the Museum of the History of the Kamieńska Land announced the discovery on Facebook on March 30.

April 7

Former British PM Boris Johnson and family attacked by an ostrich

The former prime minister was seen swearing loudly after being attacked at a wildlife park. (X/ @carrielbjohnson)

April 7

Ancient settlement reveals remains of 1,800-year-old dog, baffling experts: 'Preserved quite well'

Archaeologists have recently unearthed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a dog from ancient Rome, shedding light on the widespread practice of ritual sacrifice in antiquity.

April 5

Extremely rare 'albino' deer spotted by family driving home on back roads

Two rare and possibly "albino" deer were seen on the back roads in Iowa around dusk by a man and his family as they were driving home in a rural area from a birthday dinner.