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Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City area
Read full article: Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City areaA bird sighting on New York's Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the region in the hopes of spotting a feathered friend who has never been seen before in the state.
Years after Argentina shut a notorious zoo, the stranded animals are finally being rescued
Read full article: Years after Argentina shut a notorious zoo, the stranded animals are finally being rescuedLions, tigers and bears that managed to survive in substandard conditions at a now-shuttered zoo on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, paced weakly in their claustrophobic cages on Thursday, waiting their turn to receive urgent veterinary care for the first time in years.
A San Francisco dog wags its tail and kisses rescuers after it’s plucked from the side of a cliff
Read full article: A San Francisco dog wags its tail and kisses rescuers after it’s plucked from the side of a cliffRescuers have saved a pet dog that fell off an oceanside bluff in San Francisco and spent more than 20 minutes clinging to a narrow ledge.
Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history exam
Read full article: Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history examTeachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor, Julius Caesar.
Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, sells for 32 million euros
Read full article: Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, sells for 32 million eurosA long-hidden Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar has sold for 32 million euros at an auction in Paris.
This seat taken? Thieves busted for stealing over 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain
Read full article: This seat taken? Thieves busted for stealing over 1,000 restaurant chairs in SpainSpanish police have arrested seven people suspected of stealing over 1,100 chairs from outdoor seating areas at restaurants and bars.
An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball
Read full article: An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ballDuring an annual fall event where giant elephants smash massive pumpkins, a baby elephant was too small to crush the largest gourds, which weigh around 1,000 pounds.
Dozens of costumed canines get their chance to trick-or-treating at Howloween event in Michigan
Read full article: Dozens of costumed canines get their chance to trick-or-treating at Howloween event in MichiganDogs dressed up as everything from Elvis Presley to Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine went trick-or-treating in Michigan.
Scrapple sculpture contest winner prevailed in Eagles country by putting the pig into pigskin
Read full article: Scrapple sculpture contest winner prevailed in Eagles country by putting the pig into pigskinIn the contest for best scrapple sculpture in Philadelphia on Friday it was the “Mush Push” fashioned from the regionally popular pork breakfast meat that got Patrick Moser’s entry over the goal line.
Hair museum filled with century-old mementos closes its doors, scattering contents around the nation
Read full article: Hair museum filled with century-old mementos closes its doors, scattering contents around the nationCentury-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and glass cases overflow with necklaces and watch bands made from the locks of the dead.
Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost
Read full article: Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lostThe owners of a giant Northern California corn maze once crowned the world’s largest want visitors to remember that there is fun in getting lost.
A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand's annual bird election
Read full article: A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand's annual bird electionNew Zealand’s annual bird election has crowned the kārearea, or New Zealand falcon, as Bird of the Year.
'Very mean squirrel' seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California city
Read full article: 'Very mean squirrel' seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California cityResidents of a San Francisco Bay Area city are on the lookout for an aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the emergency room.
A Bangkok road collapse creates a sinkhole disrupting traffic and prompting evacuations
Read full article: A Bangkok road collapse creates a sinkhole disrupting traffic and prompting evacuationsA part of a road has collapsed in Bangkok, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.
The world's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine
Read full article: The world's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to UkraineWhen Alex Babich looks up at the 35-foot sunflower towering over his Fort Wayne, Indiana, backyard, he sees more than just a plant.
A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record
Read full article: A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World RecordIn Lagos, Nigeria, three men and two women have been reading aloud for over 431 hours to set a Guinness World Record.
Kitten trapped in SUV’s inner workings survives 100-mile road trip
Read full article: Kitten trapped in SUV’s inner workings survives 100-mile road tripA kitten survived a 100-mile California road trip stuck somewhere inside the inner workings of a Range Rover before an autobody shop owner spent hours working to free the tiny kitten.
In test of loyalties, former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer wears South Carolina black for son
Read full article: In test of loyalties, former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer wears South Carolina black for sonVirginia Tech coaching great Frank Beamer showed up for the Hokies’ season opener on Sunday against South Carolina, which is coached by son Shane Beamer, wearing Gamecocks black.
Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the Netherlands
Read full article: Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the NetherlandsThousands of redheads from all over the world are gathering in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg for a once-a-year festival to celebrate their flaming locks.
Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
Read full article: Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way outFinland's air force is moving to remove swastikas from its flags, partly due to the awkwardness it creates with Western allies.
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Read full article: Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's ‘Tomatina’ food fightThousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill have spent a wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other.
UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice president
Read full article: UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice presidentBritain's top diplomat has been given a formal warning for fishing without a license during a recent outing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards
Read full article: Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standardsA medical museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.
