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April 22, 2024

Teen hassled by friends when he won't drive unless all passengers are buckled up

Young man describes a viral encounter with two friends who refused to wear seat belts when he was driving — and what happened when he insisted they buckle up. Reddit users weigh in.

April 22, 2024

Bird rescue results in catch of loud, squawking peacock that spent months on the run

A peacock that had begun making "loud" noises as it searched for a mate in a Kent, U.K. neighborhood has finally been caught — and is now being cared for by an animal rescue group.

April 20, 2024

Giant extinct snake discovered in India was 50 feet long, said researchers

A snake that lived millions of years ago in western India was about the size of a school bus and weighed up to 2,000 pounds, said researchers in a newly published article.

April 20, 2024

Florida iguana gets stuck in waterslide, lays 30 eggs in resort swimming pool

After laying 30 eggs, one female iguana had to be forcefully removed from a Miami resort swimming pool. Iguanas are a considered an invasive species Florida.

April 20, 2024

In New York City, chess champion sets new world record for 'longest chess marathon'

The new world record for "longest chess marathon" was set in New York City this week when Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya played for 60 hours straight.

April 19, 2024

Civil War-era cannonball found in backyard of Virginia home: 'Could still be a live ordnance'

The City of Staunton Fire and Rescue received an interesting call from a Virginia residence after a Civil War-era projectile was found buried in the home's yard.

April 19, 2024

Maine gun store hires 'udderly' adorable employee, a baby cow

A&G Shooting in Fairfield, Maine has a new employee who has caused quite a stir: His name is Kade, and he is a baby miniature zebu calf. He loves taking pictures.

April 18, 2024

Vultures deemed 'too drunk to fly' after dumpster diving taken to 'rehab' center

Wildlife rehabilitation volunteers had quite a job on their hands when two vultures were discovered "drunk" inside a dumpster in Watertown, Connecticut.

April 18, 2024

Mysterious discovery on Cape Cod beach identified as artifact from top-secret Cold War program

A large, mysterious object that is believed to have been once used at a "top secret" Cold War-era camp for anti-aircraft training was discovered on a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, beach.

April 18, 2024

Skeletal remains of Marine captain found in 'unexpected' place

A jawbone belonging to Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager, who died in 1951, was recently positively identified after a boy turned over his rock collection to authorities.