Ultramarathon Mom Stephanie Case Breastfeeds Mid-Race, Wins 100K in Wales

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Case, a Canadian lawyer and new mom, started 30 minutes behind elite runners, yet powered through 21,325 feet of elevation and rugged terrain. Her fueling strategy—up to 100g carbs an hour—shows “athlete and mom” need not compete. Bib, baby, and victory in tow.

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Ultramarathon runner Stephanie Case breastfeeds three times mid-race, wins 100K in Wales—defying limits, clocking 16 hours, and shocking even herself.

John Publix Nabs Blue Bananas, Shrimp in Publix Heist, Ditches Dress

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After filling a green Publix bag with $25.27 in groceries, Publix ditched his disguise and gave police a slippery time during arrest. Hollywood police report: “The arrestee had a black mask and black gloves in his crotch area.” Blue bananas never stood a chance.

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John Publix, 26, grabs blue bananas, shrimp, and Coke Zero in bizarre 25-dollar Publix theft before police find him dressless and sock-clad. Ironic payoff: jail.

Mirage the Cat Survives 380-Foot Canyon Plunge, Pilot Adopts Hero

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Mirage’s story began in a dirt-covered pet carrier at Inspiration Point, where Tugaw’s rescue team expected only human tragedy. Instead, they found a battered feline with fractured ribs and a future. “I hope I can give her the perfect retirement life,” Tugaw said, as Mirage trades cliffs for catnaps and emergency flights for sunny window sills.

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Mirage the cat survives staggering 380-foot fall; pilot Chelsea Tugaw adopts the 12-year-old tabby, turning tragedy at Bryce Canyon into a marvel of fate.

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Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Waste Zaps Vermont Grid, Powers Homes Greenly

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Pipes from Ben & Jerry’s send high-strength ice cream waste directly to the St. Albans facility, where it’s digested into biogas and electricity. The plant, opened December 2024, is a model of industrial symbiosis—turning dessert mishaps into grid power and reducing emissions, as PurposeEnergy’s chief puts it.

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Ben & Jerry’s ice cream waste, 8.75 million kilowatt-hours yearly, electrifies Vermont homes—dessert leftovers now shock local power grids with renewable energy.

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KFC Fried Chicken Toothpaste Vanishes Fast, Hismile Turns Mouths Savory

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Demand for the limited-edition KFC-Hismile toothpaste left shelves empty after just 1 day. Described as tasting like 'biting into a hot, juicy piece of KFC Original Recipe Chicken,' it merges oral hygiene with fried chicken fantasy—making bathrooms smell like dinner rush.

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KFC fried chicken toothpaste and Hismile sell out in 1 day, blending 11 herbs, crispy flavor, and $13 price into a bizarre oral care hit—fans call it 'finger lickin’ fresh.'

Mother Bear, Cub Dive Into Auburn Pool For Unplanned Swim Lesson

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Bears frequent Auburn pools seeking relief from California’s soaring heat, but this 2-bear swim class caught on video tops local oddities. Wildlife experts warn: keep snacks locked up or expect more furry swim instructors. Picture it—a bear cub paddling like it’s gym class.

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Mother bear, cub, and 1 backyard pool in Auburn: duo dive in for a 2-bear swimming lesson, leaving residents stunned as suburban summer heat draws wild guests.

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Turkey Fines Fidgety Flyers Who Unbuckle Seatbelts Before Taxi Ends

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Unbuckling early now means risking a 1,000 lira fine for Turkish airline passengers, as authorities double down on unruly flier behavior. The policy, aiming to boost cabin safety, turns the last stretch of runway into a tense showdown between nerves and regulations.

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Turkey fines restless airline passengers 1,000 lira for unbuckling seatbelts before planes stop, targeting unruly fliers with a new twist on in-flight discipline.

Japan Bans Pikachu Babies: Flashy Names Like Pudding, Caesar Blocked

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Officials cite a 2015 study linking kira-kira names to higher ER visits, demanding parents explain every creative kanji twist. With Japan’s birthrate plunging, critics warn the crackdown risks stifling linguistic evolution—no more Pikachu on playground roll calls.

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Japan bans Pikachu babies, blocking 7 wild names like Pudding and Caesar. Officials demand parents justify extreme kanji readings—no more Pokémon in nurseries.

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Brazil’s Lifelike Dolls Crash State Politics, Lawmakers Pose With Blank Stares

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State politics now feature lawmakers waving dolls at debates and holding mock votes. The dolls’ hyper-realism—glass eyes, weighted limbs—makes Brazilian legislatures resemble toy stores more than chambers of power. “People wonder if the dolls have opinions,” joked one official, as selfies multiply.

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Brazil’s lifelike dolls, 37 viral in state politics, parade into legislatures—lawmakers clutching uncanny replicas, blurring lines between spectacle and government.

Gold Lobster Mutation Wows Kids, Escapes Nordic Restaurant Plate Fate

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The rare gold lobster, thanks to a genetic twist, now enjoys celebrity status among marine animals at the hands-on aquarium. Donated by Nordic restaurant, this golden rarity surprises visitors as Hall hears fourth-graders gasp, "Most people assume it’s a different kind of lobster."

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Gold lobster mutation stuns Rhode Island after 1-in-30-million crustacean dodges Nordic restaurant dinner, lands in North Kingstown aquarium, and delights 50 amazed fourth-graders.

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Florida Man Edmond Clermont, 63, Naked With Penis Pump Flees Gas Station

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Clermont, from Morriston, claimed he was waiting for an “unknown woman” for sex, explaining to police that he just “wanted to have sexual intercourse” at the gas station. The pickup truck chase ended a mile away, with officers recovering several bottles of alcohol and the infamous device. Clermont’s surreal pit stop leaves Ocala’s RaceTrac forever changed.

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Florida Man Edmond Clermont, 63, naked with penis pump at Ocala gas station, triggers police chase and arrest—witnesses stunned by his bold claim: “Did nothing wrong.”

Seagull Screechers Flock: Belgium Crowns 60 Gull-Impersonators in De Panne

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Contestants, including 10-year-old Cooper Wallace—junior champion for the second year—battled for avian glory. The event’s quirky mission: boost the gull’s image from ‘beach rat’ to beloved bird. “I’ll need some more feathers,” Brynald mused for next year.

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Seagull Screechers in Belgium: 60 contestants from 14 countries mimic gulls for gold, with Denmark’s Anna Brynald winning top honors. Rivalry and fries unite the flock.

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Bangkok Snakes Unleashed Over Noisy Dog Ban, Condo Fines Follow

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Management fined the dog owner 10,000 baht and issued a formal warning to the snake owner after the viral snake protest. Online, one user quipped, “If they fine only the snake owner, they might find snakes in their office next,” as residents imagined reptiles crawling into meetings.

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Bangkok snakes, 2 large reptiles, unleashed by angry resident over noisy dog ban; video goes viral, 10,000 baht fine and written warning issued.

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Hormel Beef Stew Recall: 256,000 Pounds Pulled for Wood Fragments

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Three consumer complaints about finding wood in Dinty Moore beef stew triggered the recall. With best by FEB 2028 and lot code T02045, these 20-oz. cans now spark questions about what else could be lurking at the bottom of a hearty meal. Splinters: not listed in the ingredients.

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Hormel beef stew recall yanks 256,000 pounds after wood fragments found in cans, stunning factory inspectors and stew fans with this splinter-filled surprise.

Ronan the Sea Lion Outswims Humans in 3-Tempo Beat Challenge

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No human matched Ronan’s precision across all tested rhythms. In this latest animal musicality study, Ronan’s disco-worthy head-bobs outshone even seasoned drummers, confirming her as a top ambassador for animal beat detection. “She’s much better than when she was a kid,” researchers marveled, as the sea lion’s rhythmic legacy grew.

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Ronan the sea lion, 15, stuns 10 scientists by nailing 3 new tempos, outbopping humans and proving animal rhythm is real—“No human was better than Ronan.”

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PETA Urges UN to Rebrand Milk Day as Bovine Mammary Secretion

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The animal rights group’s request to rebrand World Milk Day includes citing up to 400,000,000 pus cells per litre and 60% mastitis rates as reasons for change. PETA’s push for the term 'bovine mammary secretion' offers a tongue-in-cheek twist on global dairy celebrations, conjuring images of cows, calves, and confused copywriters.

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PETA, UN, and 'Bovine Mammary Secretion Day' collide as 1 letter demands milk’s true nature be revealed, leaving 60% of cows with mastitis in the spotlight.

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Harvard Ethics Icon Francesca Gino Loses Tenure in Data Fraud Blow

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Gino, once head of Harvard’s Negotiations, Organizations and Markets Unit, becomes the first professor since the 1940s to lose tenure at the university. Ethics studies, administrative leave, and a new employment policy swirl together as Gino claims, “These are bogus allegations.” Picture: a résumé under lock and key.

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Harvard ethics professor Francesca Gino loses tenure after 80 years—fraud allegations, 2023 leave, and a $25 million lawsuit collide in academia’s rarest reversal.

Flapjack Octopus Carnarvonensis Stuns Scientists With Blood-Red Tentacles Discovery

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Only known from Carnarvon Canyon and Gascoyne Marine Parks, the Carnarvon Flapjack Octopus joins Australia’s growing list of bizarre deep-sea finds. Terms like 'deep-sea octopus discovery' and 'rare dumbo octopus species' now feature surreal creatures that can’t even change color. Imagine a blood-red pancake with eyes.

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Flapjack octopus Carnarvonensis, 1,510 meters deep, reveals blood-red tentacles and massive eyes—leaving 7 scientists baffled by its gelatinous weirdness.

Kurts Adams Rozentals Barred After £100K OnlyFans Windfall Stuns Canoe World

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Rozentals, forced to choose between his lucrative OnlyFans career and Olympic ambitions, says the £16,000 annual athlete grant barely covers London rent. Paddle UK’s “interim action” leaves him locked out, while his mother’s 90-hour work weeks haunt his decision. “I couldn't believe the words I was hearing.”

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Kurts Adams Rozentals, British canoeist, racks up £100,000 on OnlyFans, then gets suspended by Paddle UK—39 videos, 10,000 likes, Olympic dream on ice.

Cascade Mountain Hikers Mistake Friend for Dead, Mushrooms for Danger

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No one was injured, but the hikers’ 911 call led to a paramedic parade up the 5.6-mile Cascade Mountain trail after their “dead” friend turned out to be alive. Mushroom confusion left authorities baffled and hikers with the ultimate Adirondack campfire story.

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Cascade Mountain hikers, 2 tripping on mushrooms, mistake 1 companion for dead—911 rushes in, only to find a wild hallucinogenic mix-up on May 24.

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NASA, Prada Forge 2026 Moon Suit Pact, Astronauts Strut in Designer Gear

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Prada’s signature craftsmanship now shields Artemis astronauts from cosmic dust, marking the first time Milanese design launches into lunar orbit. The 2026 mission’s custom suits are engineered for mobility and style, giving lunar explorers a look that’s part science fiction, part haute couture moonwalk—no catwalk required.

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NASA, Prada, and 2026 Artemis spacesuits collide: astronauts in designer gear walk the Moon, fusing high fashion, lunar tech, and a dash of runway absurdity.

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Thai Python Bites Man’s Penis, 11-Foot Toilet Nightmare Unfolds Fast

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The python, extracted from the plumbing by emergency crews wielding hammers, was later released into the wild. This surreal snake-in-toilet episode in Thailand left the bathroom wrecked and Boonmakchuay hospitalized, warning: “It clamped onto the tip of my genitals.”

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Thai python attack leaves Atthaporn Boonmakchuay with severe injury as 11-foot serpent bites his penis mid-urine, triggering frantic rescue in Chachoengsao.

Bobcat Ignores Deputies’ Taser Lasers, Leaves Colorado Home Unimpressed

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Despite the deputies’ best laser-pointer tactics, the bobcat simply waited, unmoved by their gadgets. Ultimately, it strolled out the open back door. Colorado’s sheriff summed it up: 'Guess some intruders just aren’t dazzled by our high-tech tricks.' Exit: one unimpressed bobcat, no chase.

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Bobcat, deputies, and taser lasers: 1 home, 2 unmoved parties, 0 impressed felines. Colorado officers wield tech; bobcat exits calmly, quote: 'Not impressed.'

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Haribo Happy Cola Recall After Cannabis Contaminates 3 Kilogram Bags

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Only three bags of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ tested positive for cannabis, but the entire 1,000-gram batch with code L341-4002307906 faces recall. Haribo’s urgent warning asks consumers to avoid returns to stores and instead mail the candy for a refund—imagine cola-shaped gummies taking a detour through the postal system.

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Haribo Happy Cola recall hits as cannabis contaminates 3 kilogram bags, Dutch authorities confirm. Illnesses prompt urgent action—Haribo urges refunds, not returns.

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Emus, Potato Point, and 12 Swimmers Revive Wild Aussie Coastline

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Brought from Western Australia 30 years ago, these emus proved surprisingly aquatic, establishing a colony protected by Eurobodalla National Park. Their seed-spreading talent is reviving local greenery, while nearly matching the population in this tiny seaside town—an emu-human standoff for the ages.

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Emus, Potato Point, and 12 swimmers escape island, outnumber 159 locals, and restore wild coast—residents cheer, “Let them have their own space!”

Greggs Sausage Roll Crowned Wax Icon, Velvet Cushion Stuns London Crowd

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This iconic British pastry joins Shakespeare and Attenborough in Madame Tussauds’ culture capital zone, making history as the museum’s first food exhibit. Greggs sells 1 million sausage rolls daily—now one sits on velvet, immortalized in wax, crumbs and all, for National Sausage Roll Day.

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Greggs sausage roll waxwork debuts at Madame Tussauds, London—1 million rolls daily, regal blue velvet, classic plinth, commemorative plaque. “Synonymous with British culture.”

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Belgium Wind Farms Drain 3% Dutch Gusts, CEO Pleads for Coordination

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Remco Verzijlbergh of Whiffle highlights that Belgian wind farms’ placement leaves Dutch turbines literally in their wind shadow, with speeds dropping behind each turbine. As more wind farms crowd the North Sea, 'race to the water' fears rise. 'Coordination is needed,' he urges, picturing a sea of turbines vying for every last puff.

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Belgium wind farms siphon 3% Dutch wind, CEO warns of growing 'wind theft' as North Sea rivals jockey for breezy supremacy. Statistic stirs real international bluster.

YouTube-Tools AI Unmasks 1.4 Billion Commenters With Bizarre Precision

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Operating since last week, YouTube-Tools claims to scrape 20 billion comments and generate AI reports for law enforcement, journalists, or anyone with a credit card. Privacy watchdogs call it a “significant risk,” while the developer insists, “To prevent abuses we only allow the website to people with legitimate purposes.” Picture your pasta recipe comment outing your hometown in seconds.

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YouTube-Tools AI, 1.4 billion users, and uncanny location guesses—just $20 reveals your comment history, stuns privacy experts, and exposes digital footprints.

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Florida Gold, Silver Coins Now Legal Tender as DeSantis Declares 'Amen'

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Purity-certified coins now join cash as official currency in Florida, enabling electronic payments via check cashers or PayPal. Rep. Bankson, referencing Nixon's 1971 gold standard exit, promises 'fiscal stability and security relief to the taxpayer.'

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Florida gold and silver coins gain legal tender status as 2025 law lets 2 precious metals compete with dollars—DeSantis calls move 'right out of Constitution.'

Wisconsin Deputies, Pig, and Shovel Stage Ditch Lasso Showdown

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No ordinary livestock roundup, the pig’s escape included a dramatic ditch dive and “strategic negotiations” involving deputies, a farmer, and heavy machinery. The Washington County Sheriff's Office called the operation a true test of “county fair champion” skills, ending with the pig’s safe return home and a secure pen—plus a warning to “keyboard warriors.”

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Wisconsin deputies, pig, and shovel spark surreal 7:32 a.m. pursuit—escaped pig lassoed and scooped from ditch, leaving Town of Wayne residents marveling at livestock strategy.

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Giant's Causeway Rocks Take Coin Hit as Tourists Copy 'Piggy Bank' Trend

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Officials say the Loom, a 10 ft high formation, is now stained reddish-brown by rusting coins. A specialist stonemason has removed about 10% so far, aiming to halt this quirky tourist habit. Tour guides urge: “Take a photo—leave the rocks alone.” The result: a patchwork of rusty hexagons.

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Giant's Causeway rocks endure 684,000 visitors, 40,000 basalt columns, and a surge of jammed coins—tourists mimic piggy bank rituals, causing real rock damage.

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Japan’s Human Washing Machine Scrubs Clothes and Bodies in 15 Minutes

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AI calibrates every cycle for efficiency and comfort, making the human washing machine ideal for those with skin sensitivities. Its microbubble tech tackles dirt in both fabric fibers and pores, while some versions offer full-body massage balls. Imagine breakfast, work clothes, and a full wash—all before your first email.

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Human washing machine Japan scrubs bodies, clothes in 15 minutes—AI adjusts water, bubbles, and pressure for a surreal cleanse. “Super convenient,” users claim.

Florida Muscovy Duck Bites, Chases Neighbors, Sends 1 to Hospital

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One Cape Coral resident ended up hospitalized after the Muscovy duck's surprise attack. Wildlife officials stress the duck is federally protected and must be removed humanely, while neighbors now avoid the area, dodging the 'unfriendly' bird's next move.

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Florida Muscovy duck bites, chases 3 neighbors in Cape Coral, sending 1 to hospital—neighbors call bird 'unfriendly' as chaos erupts on quiet street.

Delta Flight 2348 Pigeons Delay Takeoff as Passengers Battle Birds

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After the first pigeon was wrangled, a second emerged mid-taxi, prolonging the surreal standoff. Delta’s apology followed a 56-minute delay, as passengers speculated the birds wanted snacks. The Airbus A220 finally left for Madison, minus its feathery fugitives and beverage service.

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Delta Flight 2348 pigeons disrupt takeoff, causing a 56-minute delay as 2 birds outwit 119 passengers and 5 crew, forcing a wildlife rescue at Minneapolis.

Tulsa Cart Repo Snags 1,917 Walmart Trolleys for $100K, Locals Gawk

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Since December, Cart Repo’s $100K mission has made shopping carts nearly extinct on Tulsa’s sidewalks. Most retailers refuse to buy back their own carts, leaving Tulsa to foot the bill. Metal carts may be recycled, but plastic ones linger—like wild herds awaiting a new prairie.

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Tulsa Cart Repo program collects 1,917 Walmart trolleys for $100K, creating a citywide spectacle as officials puzzle over resale woes and abandoned carts pile up.

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Snack Dye Renders Mice Transparent, Stuns 7 Researchers in Snack Lab

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Transparent mice, thanks to a famous snack dye, forced 7 scientists to double-check their vision and ingredient lists. This accidental discovery now has food safety experts and snack lovers wondering if snack time will require night vision goggles. The lab's cheese supply remains unaccounted for.

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Snack dye, 7 researchers, and mice: vivid coloring renders rodents transparent in a snack lab, leaving scientists stunned as invisible mice upend snack science.

Ginger Cats’ Signature Color Traced to Missing DNA, Owners Marvel

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Sequencing revealed orange cats’ unique mutation near the ARHGAP36 gene, a twist on the red-hair pathway in humans. Cat owners eagerly mailed in brushes and cheek swabs, fueling research that bridged science and feline obsession—genetics meets stubborn whiskers.

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Ginger cats, DNA, and 200 samples reveal the missing genetic link—Stanford’s 2025 research delights 3,000 cat owners and turns feline chaos into genetic clarity.

Saluda River Blessing: Archbishop, Cross, 31 Names, Ware Shoals Mourns

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Acolytes from St. Mary’s Chapel stood at attention as the river received its blessing, hoping to end the cycle. City officials joined, highlighting the 31 recorded deaths since 1907. “It must be respected for what it is: a powerful display of God’s power.”

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Saluda River blessing at Ware Shoals features Archbishop, wooden cross, and 31 names read aloud—faith collides with water safety after two recent drownings.

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