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Two Chinese county officials have been sacked for being involved in "superstitious activities", including casting spells in the hope of being promoted.

August 8, 2017 0 Comments

Chinese government officials sacked for casting spells and sneaky feng shui

Two Chinese county officials have been sacked for being involved in “superstitious activities”, including casting spells in the hope of being promoted.

Science

If you've ever dreamed of protecting Earth from aliens, act now because NASA is taking applications for the role of Planetary Protection Officer!

August 5, 2017 0 Comments

NASA is looking for a Planetary Protection Officer

If you’ve ever dreamed of protecting Earth from aliens, act now because NASA is taking applications for the role of Planetary Protection Officer!

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A 4-year-old girl teamed up with a Longmont, Colorado police officer to look for boogeymen in her family's new home.

August 5, 2017 0 Comments

4-year-old girl teams up with police officer to look for boogeymen!

A 4-year-old girl teamed up with a Longmont, Colorado police officer to look for boogeymen in her family’s new home.

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A 12-year-old boy has made waves in the art world after his one-piece yellow Lego worm entry at Lego's 'Kids Creations' went viral.

August 4, 2017 0 Comments

Boy’s 1-piece Lego worm is a minimalistic masterpiece

A 12-year-old boy has made waves in the art world after his one-piece yellow Lego worm entry at Lego’s ‘Kids Creations’ went viral.

World

Twelve inmates escaped from a prison in Alabama by using peanut butter to trick a new guard into unlocking an exit door!

August 3, 2017 0 Comments

Inmates escape from Alabama prison using peanut butter trick

Twelve inmates escaped from a prison in Alabama by using peanut butter to trick a new guard into unlocking an exit door!

Science

Sleeping for more than 9 hours a night can increase your chances of having nightmares, according to a study conducted by the University of Oxford.

August 2, 2017 0 Comments

Study says more than 9 hours of sleep can lead to more nightmares!

Sleeping for more than 9 hours a night can increase your chances of having nightmares, according to a study conducted by the University of Oxford.

Technology

Many employees at a Wisconsin tech company have agreed to embed a rice-sized microchip into their hand, which would act as a key pass and currency.

July 26, 2017 0 Comments

Employees agree to be embedded with microchips at tech company

Many employees at a Wisconsin tech company have agreed to embed a rice-sized microchip into their hand, which would act as a key pass and currency.

Science

10-year-old boy discovered the million-year-old fossil of a prehistoric creature when he literally fell on it while hiking with his parents in New Mexico.

July 20, 2017 0 Comments

Boy discovers million year old fossil by falling on it!

10-year-old boy discovered the million-year-old fossil of a prehistoric creature when he literally fell on it while hiking with his parents in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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Hours after her bicycle was stolen in Bristol, a woman managed to steal it back from the thief, who was trying to sell it on Facebook!

July 18, 2017 0 Comments

Woman steals back her own bicycle in legendary sting operation!

Hours after her bicycle was stolen in Bristol, a woman managed to steal it back from the thief, who was trying to sell it on Facebook!

Technology

UK Wi-Fi provider Purple slipped a 1,000-hour community service clause into its hotspot terms and conditions to test whether customers would read them.

July 17, 2017 0 Comments

UK Wi-Fi provider sneaks community service clause into terms and conditions

UK Wi-Fi provider Purple slipped a 1,000-hour community service clause into its hotspot terms and conditions to test whether customers would read them.