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May 10, 2024

Rare, exotic plant with 'rotting flesh' aroma set to bloom for first time in years

An unpleasant, yet thrilling event will take place at a conservatory in Minnesota as a rare, exotic flower is about to bloom, but the aroma is known to smell like rotting flesh.

May 10, 2024

Florida man bit chunk out of deputy's head during assault at music festival: sheriff's office

A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly bit a chunk out of a deputy's head and tried to take his gun during an attack at the Sol Fest 2024 music and arts festival.

May 7, 2024

NYC jail guard injured after body camera catches fire

A New York City Department of Correction captain sustained burns and smoke inhalation injuries after her body camera suddenly caught fire.

May 7, 2024

Family weddings will be paid for only if the kids agree to two conditions, including wheelchair accessibility

A family has gone viral on Reddit as a parent described the two conditions for weddings for which all expenses will be paid. One daughter, however, will not agree to the conditions.

May 6, 2024

Color idioms we can't resist: Why do we say ‘green thumb,' 'out of the blue' and more?

Why do we use the popular expressions "green thumb," "out of the blue," and "paint the town red"? Check out the possible origin stories of these three often-used idioms today.

May 5, 2024

Reddit users urge man to divorce his wife after 'psychic' interferes with his marriage

A Reddit user's marriage came to an end after a "psychic" friend of his wife's claimed that he was cheating on her. Other Reddit users encouraged him to continue with the divorce.

May 4, 2024

Reddit users defend man who told his 'overwhelmed' wife to do more chores around the house

A man on Reddit asked for help on the platform after his wife got very upset with him after he said that she should be doing more chores if she is upset with the state of the house.

May 4, 2024

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society issued a warning about rescuing baby animals after a well-meaning person dropped off a litter of baby foxes thinking they were pets in need of help.

May 4, 2024

Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar

A fisherman from Kentucky reeled in a monster-sized, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle in Texas; he also caught a massive alligator gar that has been submitted for a world record.

May 4, 2024

Poachers nailed after hiding fish in strange places, a first-ever bird species sighting and more hot reads

In case you missed it in Lifestyle this week, soak up these headlines — including stories about wild nature, delicious American eats, unique discoveries, faith, family and much more.