Funny
May 20, 2016
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University students banned from throwing mortarboards
The University of East Anglia has reportedly banned graduates from throwing ‘mortarboards’ into the air after several students were injured by falling hats.
Entertainment
May 19, 2016
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Australia
May 19, 2016
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Most people in Melbourne don’t trust their neighbours!
Based on a recent survey, only 39% of Melbournians believe most people in their community can be trusted!
World
May 19, 2016
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Bruges to get a BEER PIPELINE!
Good news beer-lovers, a BEER pipeline is being built in Bruges, Belgium!
Funny
October 15, 2015
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Dutch artist ‘pimps’ strangers’ cars while they sleep
Dutch artist Max Siedtentopf likes to wander the streets of Amsterdam at night ‘pimping’ up the cars of strangers.
World
October 15, 2015
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You could win a night in the world’s largest graveyard thanks to Airbnb!
The winner of an Airbnb Halloween competition will win overnight “accommodation” for 2 people at the Catacombs of Paris, next to 6 million dead Parisians!
Science
October 14, 2015
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Black coffee drinkers more likely to be psychopaths!?
According to a new study, people with a preference for bitter tastes (ie black coffee & tonic water) are more likely to be psychopaths
Funny
October 14, 2015
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Texas police catch 12-year-old driving on a booster seat to look older!
Texas police say they caught a 12-year-old boy using a booster seat to appear older when he took a car for a joyride.
Science
October 13, 2015
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Russian scientists to prove whether moon landing was faked!
A team of Russian scientists will launch a satellite into orbit around the moon to take photos and prove whether the US moon landings were faked!
World
October 13, 2015
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Woman stops intruder with medieval combat skills and Japanese sword!
An Indianapolis woman used her medieval combat training to corner an intruder, then used a Japanese sword that she keeps BY HER BED to subdue him!
Entertainment
October 9, 2015
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The X-Files returns to wow fans at Cannes!
After 13 years, the 1st episode of the X-Files reboot WOWED fans at its World Premiere at Cannes, France.
World
October 9, 2015
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Harvard debating team defeated by NY prison inmates!
A group of New York prison inmates have defeated the Harvard Debate Team, who are the current national debate champions!
Funny
October 8, 2015
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Burger King’s Halloween burger turns your poo BRIGHT green!?
Burger King’s A.1 Halloween Burger is reportedly turning people’s poop bright green, with many taking to Twitter to post pictures of their green poo!
Technology
October 7, 2015
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Instagram turns 5 years old!
Photo-sharing app Instagram turns 5 years old today, having grown to 400 million users and 40 billion posts since it was born in San Francisco in 2010.
Funny
October 6, 2015
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NZ man wants you to rent his chilly bin coffin!
A New Zealand man has acquired a coffin, which has been adapted as a ‘chilly bin’ and will rent it out for as little as a box of beer!
Funny
October 6, 2015
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New York Jets took 350 rolls of toilet paper to London
The New York Jets took 350 toilet paper rolls to London because the toilet paper there is thinner than what the team members are used to.
Science
October 5, 2015
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Beard transplants are becoming a thing!
Statistics show that men are increasingly opting for beard transplants, with the surgical procedures rising by 600% from 2004 to 2014!
Funny
October 3, 2015
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New York man makes money by waiting in lines for people
A New York man makes up to $1,000 a week by waiting in lines for people so they can get the jump on product releases, Broadway tickets and other events.
World
October 3, 2015
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Accidental text leads to love for St Louis couple!
A St Louis are now married after they met by chance when Kasey Bergh sent an accidental text message to a stranger, Harry Glendening.
Entertainment
October 1, 2015
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The 6-hour work day is taking off in Sweden!
Many companies in Sweden have switched to a 6-hour work day and many others are trialling it!
Funny
September 30, 2015
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Arizona family wake to marijuana falling from the sky!
A family in Arizona woke to the sound of a marijuana bundle that fell from the sky, crashing through their carport and into their dog’s kennel!
Entertainment
September 30, 2015
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Smithers will finally come out on season 27 of the Simpsons!
Smithers will finally tell Mr Burns he’s gay in season 27 of the Simpsons, according to executive producer Al Jean.
Science
September 29, 2015
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NASA has found liquid water on Mars!
According to NASA, liquid water has been found on Mars which makes it more likely that life could be found to exist on the Red Planet!
Science
September 28, 2015
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What is NASA about to tell us about Mars??
At 1130am Australian Eastern time today, NASA will announce a “major science finding” from its exploration of Mars! What it could it be? Alien life? Water?
World
September 25, 2015
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Former Harvard employee accused of using university credit card to buy Lego
A former Harvard employee faces charges after he allegedly used a university-issued credit card to buy $80,000 worth of Lego sets and electronics!
World
September 25, 2015
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Selfies have killed more people than sharks this year!
Selfie-related accidents have killed more people than sharks in 2015!
World
September 24, 2015
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Judge rules Happy Birthday is owned by the people!
A US Federal Judge ruled that nobody owns the Happy Birthday song, declaring the copyright held by Warner Music to be invalid.