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July 13, 2024

Giant Gatsby sub, nearly 10 feet long, made for 'greatness' at South African bar

A giant Gatsby sub measuring 9.8 feet long was created at a bar in South Africa with the goal of breaking the country's record. The sandwich tipped the scales at 145 pounds.

July 13, 2024

Man refuses to give up meat or alcohol for temporary houseguest at his home: 'Say what now?'

Describing his dilemma on Reddit, a husband and father said a temporary houseguest of the family — the girlfriend of his stepson — is making demands of him inside his own home.

July 13, 2024

Weekend read: Catchy fitness hack grabs attention on TikTok, plus hottest food trends

This week's hottest Lifestyle headlines include viral and fun food trends, travel news, human interest news and much more share-worthy stories. Lean back and soak it in.

July 11, 2024

Reddit user is 'not wrong' to skip wedding of younger sister and ex-fiancé, says relationship expert

A Reddit user who was shocked to find her younger sister was engaged to her ex-fiancé asked other Reddit user to weigh in if she was being unreasonable for not wanting to go to the wedding.

July 11, 2024

Archaeologists uncover 250-year-old musket balls tied to American Revolution in Massachusetts

National Park Service archaeologists unearth five musket balls in Concord, Massachusetts, tied to the American Revolution and connected to the "shot heard round the world."

July 11, 2024

Yosemite rangers urge visitors to not bury this in national park: 'Let's keep things clean and classy'

Yosemite rangers are reminding visitors to dispose of any toilet paper they bring to the park, sharing photos of recent examples and warning against harming the environment.

July 10, 2024

Florida woman spends thousands updating 1970s home with silk walls, pink carpet and more

A woman spent less than $5k turning her Miami, Florida, home into a vintage space by adding pops of color and various textures from secondhand spots.

July 10, 2024

Kangaroo missing in Germany for 6 months after escape is found some 50 miles from home

A German kangaroo was found six months after escaping from his owner on New Year's Eve. The kangaroo was found more than 50 miles away from his home.

July 10, 2024

Husband goes diving for fresh sea urchin for pregnant wife as health expert warns about raw fish

A man dives into the ocean to retrieve fresh sea urchin to fulfill his pregnant wife's food craving. A health professional warned of potential health risks of eating raw fish amid pregnancy.

July 9, 2024

Utah teen speaks out after she and church youth group survive lightning strike: 'A miracle'

A youth church group was hiking in Salina Canyon, Utah, when the ground beneath them was struck by lightning. The incident resulted in some of the teens being sent to the hospital.