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August 21, 2024

California principal placed on leave over inappropriate dance with mascot

A viral video shows a high school principal engaging in a seemingly risqué dance with the school's mascot during the back-to-school rally. Credit: Ryan Attebery (@recklessmma)/TMX

August 20, 2024

Ancient treasure dating back thousands of years unearthed in burial mound

A recent discovery made in a 2,000-year-old burial site in Kazakhstan shed light on the mysterious Kangyu Era. The findings included gold jewelry and a bronze mirror.

August 20, 2024

World's biggest spider comes from northern South America, can measure as large as a dinner plate

The Goliath birdeater from South America earns the title of the world's biggest spider. The spider typically weighs around 6 ounces and measures 11 inches long.

August 19, 2024

To stop the hiccups, reach for these common fruits, one doctor suggests on TikTok

A heart surgeon from Georgia posted a TikTok video detailing a hack that could help people get rid of the hiccups almost immediately — and it involves citrus fruit.

August 19, 2024

Food truck offers insurance policy after hungry birds cause issue among customers

A traveling food truck is offering an insurance policy for customers. If a bird swoops down to grab the meal before consumption, paying customers will get a meal replacement.

August 18, 2024

Family drama erupts as woman wants 'break' from hosting Thanksgiving, accused of being 'selfish'

In a viral Reddit post, a woman revealed that she's hosted Thanksgiving for her six siblings and children for a decade and "needs a break" this year, but she's run into family resistance.

August 17, 2024

'Doomsday fish' found dead in California days before earthquake struck Los Angeles

Kayakers and snorkelers discovered a dead oarfish in La Jolla, California. Also known as a "doomsday fish," the species is very rare with only 20 reported in the state since 1901.

August 17, 2024

Couple hosting luxury wedding at famed cathedral asks guests to fork over $333 each

Married couple Reemo and Nova Styles sparked debate on social media when they revealed they charged their guests $333 per person to attend their wedding last June. They defended the move.

August 16, 2024

'Demure,' TikTok's latest trend, has social media users hooked on living with modesty

What's the meaning of demure? The TikTok trend has millions of people talking as social media users reveal how they live a more mindful, modest, non-attention-seeking lifestyle.

August 15, 2024

Underwater archaeologists discover ancient objects during dive in Bulgaria bay

Researchers in Bulgaria made an interesting find in June when they discovered over 100 glass objects underwater dating to the late 16th, early 17th century.