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March 20, 2024

Colorado library receives book 37 years after its due date: 'Long strange trip'

A library in Colorado recently received a book nearly 37 years after it was due back. The library patron wrote a short apology in the book's cover before returning it.

March 19, 2024

Mexico City residents help police chase loose wolf

Mexico City residents assisted local police in pursuit of a wolf spotted Monday roaming about a neighborhood on the city's north side .

March 18, 2024

Florida zoo staff find baby giraffe dead with broken neck: 'Devastating'

Zoo Miami officials announced on Monday that one of its baby giraffes died over the weekend. A 3-month-old female giraffe was found dead with a broken neck Saturday.

March 18, 2024

Georgia woman creates ‘missed RSVP’ cards for wedding guests who don't respond by deadline: ‘Inconsiderate'

Brides now have a wedding template to send when guests don't respond by the RSVP deadline. A woman created a note for upcoming brides and grooms to be.

March 17, 2024

Boyfriend falls asleep while girlfriend is pouring her heart out about her dad troubles

A man on Reddit described a relationship drama, sharing that his girlfriend poured out her heart about troubles with her dad at 3 a.m. — then became even more upset when he couldn't stay awake.

March 17, 2024

Penguin counters wanted at remote post in Antarctica: 'Training will be provided' for 'varied tasks'

The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is seeking five people to staff remote Port Lockroy in Antarctica for the upcoming season, which begins in November 2024 and goes until March 2025.

March 17, 2024

St Patrick's Day: The poisonous history of green beer, how it shifted from toxic threat to tasty tradition

This St. Patrick's Day, embark on a journey through the history of the holiday, exploring its roots in Irish culture and the evolution of its celebrations.

March 16, 2024

Rare white magpie thrills man in Wales: 'Wow, what a thing that was'

An amateur photographer and nature lover said he spotted a rare white magpie earlier this month in Wales and called it "beyond anything I could ever imagine seeing."

March 16, 2024

Man banned from Buc-ee's after bringing his service duck inside Tennessee store

A man has been barred from entering Buc-ee's stores nationwide after he brought his service duck Wrinkle inside a Tennessee store, according to a YouTube video he posted.

March 16, 2024

Loose pig in Louisiana sends sheriff's department on wild goose chase through the woods

A loose pig led to some hilarious hijinks for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana, where the pig led officers on a pursuit though the woods.