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Pizza driver rescues people from burning home during delivery
A Kentucky pizza driver is a hero after he helped to evacuate people from a home, which was on fire when arrived to make a delivery!
Michigan police interview cats for Police Cat role
Police in Troy, Michigan have interviewed 6 cats for the newly created position of Police Cat.
Luxury hotel in space ‘Aurora Station’ will cost $9,500,00 ...
Tourists will soon be able to sightsee from space, in style, with the announcement of 'Aurora Station', the first-ever luxury hotel in space!
Man suffers ‘thunderclap headaches’ after eating worldR ...
A man was rushed to hospital after he suffered a rare case of 'thunderclap headaches' when he consumed a Carolina Reaper, the world's hottest chilli.
Study shows that humans developed eyebrows to communicate
According to a recent study, eyebrows have been crucial to human evolution because it's how our ancestors first learnt to communicate and work togethe ...

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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.

Funny

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.

Funny

Police are looking for a man they suspect tried to rob 2 banks in Des Moines, Iowa but was unsuccessful because he arrived too early and the doors were locked.

July 15, 2017 0 Comments

Early bird would-be robber too early to rob banks

Police are looking for a man they suspect tried to rob 2 banks in Des Moines, Iowa but was unsuccessful because he arrived too early and the doors were locked.

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A repairman who got stuck inside an ATM in Corpus Christi, Texas used the receipt slot to dispense notes asking for help!

July 14, 2017 0 Comments

Repairman stuck inside an ATM slipped notes for help through receipt slot

A repairman who got stuck inside an ATM in Corpus Christi, Texas used the receipt slot to dispense notes asking for help!

World

An umbrella share scheme in China has suffered a setback after almost all of the 300,000 umbrellas were stolen in the first week!

July 12, 2017 0 Comments

Umbrella share scheme suffers setback with almost all 300,000 umbrellas stolen

An umbrella share scheme in China has suffered a setback after almost all of the 300,000 umbrellas were stolen in the first week!

Science

Studies show that drinking coffee can significantly reduce the chance of dying from causes including heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes!

July 12, 2017 0 Comments

Studies show that drinking coffee is associated with longer life!

Studies show that drinking coffee can significantly reduce the chance of dying from causes including heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes!

World

Tristen Gibson and Blake Walker are best friends today, but they weren't 3 years ago when he robbed her at a gas station!

July 10, 2017 0 Comments

Man becomes best friends with the girl he robbed!

Tristen Gibson and Blake Walker are best friends today, but they weren’t 3 years ago when he robbed her at a gas station!

World

The Mayor of a Mexican town has married a crocodile as part of a ritual to bring luck to local fishermen.

July 5, 2017 0 Comments

Mayor of Mexican town marries crocodile to bring luck to fishermen

The Mayor of a Mexican town has married a crocodile as part of a ritual to bring luck to local fishermen.

Australia

July 4, 2017 0 Comments

Police go viral with Facebook post looking for owner of dodgy $1.6m

The Australian Federal Police went viral with a Facebook post calling out for the owner of $1.6 million in a suitcase found during a suspected drug heist.

Funny

Residents in Moscow, Russia were forced to flee from runaway portable toilets, which were skidding along streets in high winds.

July 4, 2017 1 Comment

Moscow residents flee from runaway portable toilets!

Residents in Moscow, Russia were forced to flee from runaway portable toilets, which were skidding along streets in high winds.

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A police officer who pulled over a speeding car in Alpharetta, Georgia found a human-sized alien sitting in the passenger seat, wearing a seat belt.

June 30, 2017 0 Comments

Police officer pulls over speeding car to find alien in front seat

A police officer who pulled over a speeding car in Alpharetta, Georgia found a human-sized alien sitting in the passenger seat, wearing a seat belt.

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A plane had to be evacuated for several hours after an elderly passenger threw coins into the engine for good luck!

June 29, 2017 0 Comments

Plane evacuated after elderly woman threw coins into engine for good luck

A plane had to be evacuated for several hours after an elderly passenger threw coins into the engine for good luck!

Art, Music & Movies

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the 1st in J.K Rowling's magical series about the world's most famous boy wizard.

June 27, 2017 0 Comments

Harry Potter turns 20!

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the 1st in J.K Rowling’s magical series about the world’s most famous boy wizard.

World

Legislation has been drafted to form the 'Space Corps', a branch of the US military that would defend the American people from extraterrestrial threats!

June 26, 2017 0 Comments

Space Corps to protect against extraterrestrial baddies?

Legislation has been drafted to form the ‘Space Corps’, a branch of the US military that would defend the American people from extraterrestrial threats!

Funny

A Pittsburgh man tried to use an alarm clock in a DIY home project, but it got stuck in a wall cavity and has been going off every day for the last 13 years!

June 23, 2017 0 Comments

Man’s DIY home project causes alarm clock to go off for 13 years!

A Pittsburgh man tried to use an alarm clock in a DIY home project, but it got stuck in a wall cavity and has been going off every day for the last 13 years!

World

An off-duty cop dressed as Batman at a Walmart stopped a man who tried to leave the store without paying for several DVDs, including the Lego Batman Movie!

June 22, 2017 0 Comments

Off duty cop dressed as Batman saves the day at Walmart

An off-duty cop dressed as Batman at a Walmart stopped a man who tried to leave the store without paying for several DVDs, including the Lego Batman Movie!

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