Lucid Dreaming Unleashes Gamma Surges and Odd Brain Connectivity in Sleepers

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Unusual waves ripple across sleeping brains as researchers document a second pattern—intricate neural signals rarely seen in typical REM sleep. Neuroscientists say these findings could advance sleep science, revealing why some dreamers awake feeling like mind-bending acrobats.

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Lucid dreaming triggers startling gamma surges and unique brain connectivity, giving sleepers vivid control and baffling scientists with new insights into consciousness.

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Sargassum Seaweed Surges: 31 Million Tons Smother Florida Beaches, Tourism Gags

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Tourists now dodge clouds of skin-irritating sargassum while marinas report record cleanup costs. Driven by rising ocean temperatures and fertilizer runoff, the Atlantic sargassum bloom is hurting local tourism as beachgoers swap sandcastles for nose plugs and a whiff of organic mayhem.

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Sargassum seaweed blankets Florida beaches with 31 million tons, triggering toxic stench and driving away tourists as the Atlantic’s record-breaking bloom surges.

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Poundland £1 Sale Turns Discount Chain Into Its Own Punchline

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This on-the-nose transaction comes as Poundland’s future hangs in the balance, with bargain hunters eyeing the chain’s next move. As the UK’s cheapest shop lands new ownership, discount retail headlines deliver a surreal, almost poetic punchline—one coin, one legacy.

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Poundland £1 sale stuns shoppers as the iconic discount chain changes hands for a single coin after 2025 closures, making its name a literal headline.

Oregon Cat Phoenix Charts 2,500 Miles to Hawaii as Sailor Goes Viral

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Documenting every salty mishap and sun-drenched nap, the duo’s story inspired the top sailing with pets trend and made Phoenix an internet folk hero. Together, they proved that adventure—and a dash of cat fur—can make even the wildest crossings legendary.

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Oregon cat Phoenix and owner cross 2,500 miles to Hawaii, turning daily sailing struggles into viral fame and showing how one feline can inspire millions online.

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Flight Attendant’s Door Greeting Doubles as 18 Million View Passenger Scan

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Greeting at the plane door becomes a surprise inspection—passengers unaware they’re part of a security check. MrsMiva’s 18 million TikTok viewers now know flight attendants scan for ‘able fliers’ and emergency helpers, turning every aisle into a quirky security catwalk.

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Flight attendant’s door greeting secretly screens passengers for fitness to fly, drawing 18 million views—revealing why your welcome smile hides a vital security scan.

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New Orleans Jail Hole Selfies Lead 10 Escapees Past Broken Locks

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Hours after their headcount slip, two men were caught but 8 remain fugitives, intensifying the search for armed escapees. Jail security failures—defective locks and outside help—now dominate breaking news, with officials left chasing a trail of bathroom bravado.

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New Orleans jail hole selfies show 10 escapees posing by a missing toilet and broken locks, fueling viral outrage as authorities scramble to recapture the group.

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South Florida Woman Hit With $1.82 Million ICE Fine After 20-Year Stay

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Two decades after missing her immigration hearing, Maria’s attorney calls the penalty 'absolutely nuts,' as the immigration fine process highlights the extreme cost of overstaying a removal order. Her story spotlights U.S. immigration policy, with a mother clutching hope—and paperwork—in Miami.

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South Florida woman Maria racks up $1.82 million ICE fine after 20-year stay, pleading for mercy to remain with her three U.S. citizen kids—bureaucracy meets heartbreak.

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ChatGPT Lectures Stun College as Students Demand Full Tuition Refund

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Robotic lectures delivered by ChatGPT, not their trusted professor, left students feeling shortchanged—one called it “bizarrely impersonal.” With AI college courses trending, higher education’s future now seems just a prompt away, with graduation photos possibly featuring holograms.

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ChatGPT lectures in college classrooms prompt 12 students to demand tuition refunds, citing robotic teaching and raising questions about AI in higher education.

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Mewing Craze Bans Mike Mew After 9m Teens Try TikTok Jaw Trick

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As classrooms fill with silent students mewing for sharper jaws, teachers and parents face the viral “looksmaxxing” trend head-on. With 64,000 subreddit followers and half a million YouTube fans, the family’s jaw obsession makes for surreal orthodontic history—one kneeling chair at a time.

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Mewing orthodontist Mike Mew loses license after 9m TikTok teens embrace jawline hack, echoing his father’s fate—sparking oddball debates over beauty and science.

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Kid Rock Blames Liberal Women Epidemic for 2025 US Birth Rate Drop

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The musician’s outlandish theory on birth rate woes triggers social media mockery and heated commentary about US population decline. Pop culture news circles pounce on Kid Rock’s unlikely demographic analysis—leaving Americans picturing census forms with beauty checkboxes.

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Kid Rock blames liberal women and their looks for the 2025 US birth rate drop, declaring unattractiveness—not policy—a national emergency in one odd claim.

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Yoda Lullaby Transforms Jedi Farewell as Luke Battles Muppet Bedtime Antics

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In this offbeat remix, a legendary Jedi’s last moments become a toddler’s bedtime standoff, complete with musical nonsense. Star Wars parody fans will appreciate the playful spin, as Yoda’s song and Luke’s confusion create a scene fit for viral video legend.

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Yoda lullaby upends Jedi tradition as Luke and Muppet mischief collide in a 42-year-old Star Wars scene, turning bedtime into surreal musical bedlam for fans.

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Pet Pig Jack Ignites 6-Year Spalding Feud With Smell and Snore Claims

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After Michelle, a mum-of-three, received a formal nuisance complaint, officials inspected and found no issues, though neighbours allege their lives are 'a tragedy.' Animal ownership laws and neighbor disputes in the UK now meet backyard pig snoring and wheelie-bin tossing.

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Pet pig Jack triggers 6-year Spalding feud as neighbours cite noise, smell, and tragic living—Michelle Repper calls the uproar 'hogwash' and vows to fight.

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Xfrgolszzzxy Name Rejected by Alabama Hospital Computer After 1 Mum’s Plea

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Legal petition now looms for the frustrated parent, whose chosen baby girl name—pronounced Zurf-golz-ee—can’t be processed by the hospital’s system. Some social media users call it “insane,” but the unusual baby name debate lights up parenting forums and county offices alike.

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Xfrgolszzzxy name rejected by Alabama hospital computer, 1 new mum told court is her only hope as system rules clash with family’s dream.

NASA Engineer Spots 17 Repeating Star Signals, Astronomers Decode Cosmic Prank

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Mysterious optical patterns ripple through deep space as speculation grows over the true origin. Astronomers, lacking any clear answer, debate the possibility of alien technology and search for more strange signals, while the night sky flashes like a galactic Morse code gone rogue.

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NASA engineer catches 17 star signals blinking in patterns, star signals and engineer baffle experts as cosmic code hints at an interstellar prank with no known source.

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Bitcoin Bonanza Sends Basel Medical Stock Tumbling 15 Percent in Singapore

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Investor skepticism erupts as Basel’s $1 billion crypto move aims for unmatched financial flexibility and merger power. Shareholder pushback mirrors past corporate Bitcoin gambles, raising questions about crypto investing and painting a surreal medical-finance crossover.

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Bitcoin bonanza rattles Basel Medical as $1 billion Bitcoin deal tanks shares 15 percent—Wall Street and crypto fans watch Asia’s healthcare sector reel.

DHS Reality TV Pitch Puts Immigrants in Game for U.S. Citizenship Prizes

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Producers hope this American dream contest will turn paperwork into spectacle, as DHS fields show pitches ranging from ICE docs to white-collar crime. High-stakes green card drama could soon land on reality TV, where winning means paperwork, confetti, and a passport parade.

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DHS reality TV pitch sees immigrants battle bureaucracy for U.S. citizenship, three proposals deep—winner gets a passport, bureaucracy gets primetime exposure.

Out-of-Body Experiences Rattle Brain Science as 5 Experts Chase Consciousness Oddity

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Some researchers now gather out-of-body testimony, hoping to decode the hard problem of consciousness. Qualitative data, not just neuron counts, could upend our understanding of subjective experience—imagine brains as mere seatbelts for a joyride through reality.

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Out-of-body experiences and brain research clash as five scientists probe consciousness mysteries in May 2025, hinting brains may just be optional accessories.

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Bronze Melania Trump Statue Sawed Off in Slovenia Vanishes After 5 Years

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Investigators found only the statue's base left behind in Rozno, Slovenia, with no suspects yet. Crafted after the wooden version was burned, this fireproof art piece became an unlikely target for statue theft, a search now echoing in “Melania Trump news” headlines—leaving locals picturing a bronze figure on the run.

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Bronze Melania Trump statue in Slovenia, sawed off and missing after five years, baffles police and locals—raising questions about statues and public memory.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Sue Critic Over Call They Invited Him To

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In this legal circus, a group’s invitation turns courtroom weapon—O’Donnell’s alleged wiretapping. The lawsuit, tied to grand jury probes and church privacy battles, spotlights Pennsylvania’s ongoing struggle with religious abuse cases. Picture irony taking the witness stand.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses sue critic Mark O’Donnell for wiretapping after inviting him—2022 irony highlights legal drama and religious secrecy in Pennsylvania.

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Giant Centipede Robot Army Wriggles Into Farms Pulling Weeds Like Pros

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Not content with out-weeding humans, these bioinspired robots gather farm data while slithering through crops. Robotics innovation meets bug-inspired efficiency as the centipede bots promise fewer weeds and more farmer jaw-drops—imagine the future of agriculture crawling right past your boots.

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Giant centipede robots from Ground Control Robotics hit farms with six-legged weed-pulling power, outmaneuvering humans and leaving crops trembling in awe.

Indiana Porn Law Forces Users To Register As Sex Offenders Before Clicking

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To add insult, users must register again for every new genre, making the Indiana sex offender database resemble a surreal adult site loyalty program. Residents face the peculiar reality of alerting neighbors each time they crave explicit content, all in the name of internet safety.

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Indiana porn law orders viewers to register as sex offenders before access, with an unclosable pop-up and a mugshot required for every new category.

Nvidia Graphics Chips May Soon Shout Their Whereabouts on Command

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Legislative momentum is building for chip geotracking, as Tom Cotton’s push draws the tech world’s side-eye. Critics warn this could turn every powerful GPU into a global tracking device, fueling concern about tech surveillance and the future of computer privacy—imagine your graphics card sending postcards home.

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Nvidia graphics chips could soon broadcast their locations worldwide, as U.S. Senator Tom Cotton urges mandatory geolocation, raising privacy alarms.

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Purpura Snail Milkers Extract 3,000 Inky Molluscs for Mixtec Purple

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From hammocks beside Chachacual Bay, Habacuc and his son Rafael recall days of abundance, now replaced by a search yielding just 100 snails. The rare dye tradition faces extinction, as SEO phrase 'natural purple dye' grows in curiosity—imagine purple fingers and empty baskets.

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Purpura snail milkers on Mexico’s coast once wrangled 3,000 molluscs daily, turning rare ink into prized Mixtec purple—now the tradition teeters on extinction.

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Yvonne Rorrer Swings Ahead: Virginia Democrat Outs Non-Monogamy First

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Getting ahead of gossip, Rorrer made her swinger lifestyle public on social media, stating she and her husband are 'deeply committed.' This unusually direct campaign move ignited searches for 'Virginia House candidate news,' as voters picture politics with a dash of candor and confetti.

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Yvonne Rorrer swings ahead in Virginia politics, outing her swinger lifestyle with a bold post and upending 2025 campaign norms in just one weekend.

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MrBeast Chocolate Pyramid Video Lands 60M Views, Mexico Demands Payback

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After the pyramid video went live, Mexico’s president called for an investigation into how the YouTuber’s crew accessed restricted ruins. With YouTube star MrBeast’s 395 million subscribers fueling controversy, the chocolate-fueled temple tour became a global trending topic, leaving archaeologists reeling.

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MrBeast chocolate pyramid video draws 60M views, as Mexico demands payment for the viral snack stunt, clashing influencer bravado with ancient ruins outrage.

Alexander Skarsgard Finds His Match in Awkward Murderbot Cyborg on TV

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Skarsgard, drawing on his own love of procrastination, reveals Murderbot’s rogue side: free will means epic adventures often turn into TV marathons. Fans of streaming sci-fi will see a cyborg dodging heartfelt conversations—while dreaming of just one quiet day with The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon.

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Alexander Skarsgard and Murderbot cyborg clash over awkwardness as Skarsgard admits he prefers a robot’s quirks to human small talk, making TV even weirder.

Netflix Midroll Generative AI Ads Star Viewers in 2026 Revenue Play

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Subscribers facing these interactive ads will experience a new kind of streaming disruption, as Netflix boasts its ad-supported tier now claims half of new signups and 41 viewer hours per month. Expect living-room cameos blending binge-watching and marketing in quietly surreal style.

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Netflix midroll generative AI ads debut in 2026, starring subscribers and promising 41 binge hours of surreal new interruptions for 94 million viewers.

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Voyager 1 Thrusters Roar Back After 20 Years in Deep Space Exile

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Two decades of cosmic quiet ends when backup hardware, called fully defunct, jolts the spacecraft awake. NASA’s miracle save keeps the farthest human-made object from drifting speechless, as deep space missions hinge on antenna upgrades and some truly lucky timing—like a cosmic Lazarus act.

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Voyager 1 thrusters, dormant for 20 years, spring to life as NASA engineers race to restore communication and outwit cosmic silence.

Robotic Finger Joins Urologists Office, Awkward Glances Outnumber Patients

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Some say medical innovation means getting closer to patients, but few expected a robotic digit. The device, trending in medical robotics news, now redefines bedside manner—proving that progress sometimes knocks before it enters the exam room.

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Robotic finger and urologists converge as flexible tech assistant debuts, leaving 7 doctors and 3 patients pondering progress and personal space in clinics.

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Power Outage Ambushes Energy Secretary Lotilla at 10-Minute Media Blackout

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Ten minutes of confusion followed before a backup generator restored order, with Meralco crews tackling the blown fuse at the press venue. The phrase power interruption suddenly became personal for attendees, as energy crisis humor and quick repairs lit up the Taguig conference room.

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Power outage knocks Energy Secretary Lotilla into 10-minute blackout, as media scramble for answers and jokes spark in literal darkness at DOE HQ.

Oviedo Alligator Caught Chilling in Pipe During Routine Camera Inspection

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City staff using a remote camera spotted the unexpected occupant and shared footage online, sparking a wave of local interest in Florida wildlife encounters. The city can’t confirm if it’s the 2023 gator, but residents now expect surprise alligator cameos under their streets.

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Oviedo alligator stuns city workers as remote camera reveals reptile relaxing in Florida stormwater pipe—routine check uncovers pipe’s repeat guest, no leaks.

Coffee Grounds AI Divination Ends 12-Year Greek Marriage in Absurd Twist

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After examining her own cup, the bot doubled down, declaring infidelity already underway and predicting family destruction. With “AI fortune telling” trending, the wife filed for divorce, leaving her husband blindsided and Greek coffee’s reputation decidedly unsettled.

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Coffee grounds AI divination claims a 12-year affair, prompting divorce drama as ChatGPT and tasseography collide in one Greek kitchen.

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Callin' Oates Hotline Dials Up Hall & Oates Emergencies for 15 Years

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Fifteen years after launch, every phone call still delivers a Hall & Oates song—no matter the musical crisis. Fans searching for 80s music nostalgia get surprise comfort, as this hotline quietly thrives, blending tech with retro pop rescue in every ring.

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Callin' Oates hotline keeps Hall & Oates fans dialing for classic hits, fifteen years strong, with every call serving up instant nostalgia and musical relief.

Robotic Arms Grows on Wired Editor Amit Katwala in Tokyo Experiment

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Tokyo’s bustling streets witness Katwala’s robotic limb adventure, drawing stares and questions about wearable robotics. As interest in human augmentation grows, the spectacle of extra arms hints at a future where tech-laden commuters juggle sushi and smartphones.

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Robotic arms attach to Wired Editor Amit Katwala in Tokyo, blending tech and performance art as he ponders superhuman life and the future of extra limbs.

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Mars Giant Underground Mass Stuns Scientists, 1750-Kilometer Mystery Unveiled

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Experts now suspect the Red Planet’s interior may hold more active secrets, with new data suggesting Mars volcanoes could still erupt. The discovery challenges basic geology, hinting at future Mars missions dodging subterranean giants on the hunt for water.

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Mars giant underground mass, stretching 1,750 kilometers, baffles scientists and may rewrite planetary geology, revealing Mars might still be volcanically active.

Ontario Yorkie Lulu Measures 3 Inches, Shrinks World’s Shortest Dog Record

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Record-chasing Lulu’s bite matches her pint-sized bark, as owner Kim Passero recalls her swatting and nipping after a dreaded first bath. Tiny dog breed fans now await Lulu’s first birthday, when Guinness may officially crown this spunky Yorkie the world’s smallest boss.

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Ontario Yorkie Lulu, just 3 inches tall, out-measures record chihuahua Pearl and shocks Guinness World Records with her saucy attitude and tiny bite.

Urine Breakthrough: Scientists Unveil 2X Faster Hydrogen From Pee Power

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Instead of flushing away potential, the new method could cut emissions for green hydrogen production—a major climate solution. With ‘hydrogen fuel technology’ trending, this innovation might turn rest stops into fueling stations, one flush at a time.

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Urine power surges as scientists unlock 2X faster hydrogen from pee, slashing electricity use and promising a quirky, climate-friendly fuel for tomorrow’s cars.

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Kseniia Petrova Detained for Frog Embryos at Boston Airport, Faces 20 Years

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Petrova’s lawyer called the frog embryo smuggling case “meritless,” noting the charge arrived three months post-arrest. With “immigration detention” now a top search phrase, the real story is how a scientist’s lab research became borderland spectacle—tadpoles meet bureaucracy at baggage claim.

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Kseniia Petrova, Harvard scientist, detained with frog embryos at Boston airport—faces 20 years and $250,000 fine as ICE questions amphibian cargo.

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French Driver Outsmarts Police for 28 Years Without License or Insurance

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No one suspected a revoked license would become a French road legend until last week, when Tarare police unearthed his record-breaking lapse. With “technical inspection expired” as the tip-off, this odd traffic violation story highlights the weird world of uninsured driving—and police surprise.

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French driver, license revoked since 1997, survives 28 years on French roads with zero insurance, two expired inspections, and a yogurt-inspired excuse, stunning police.

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