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The Sheep Were Funny At First
Rocky, an enterprising 7-month-old border collie in Devon, England, herded nine sheep into his owner’s kitchen. “I was in the kitchen and heard a noise,” Rocky’s owner, Rosalyn Edwards, told the BBC. “I turned
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Saddling Up At The Bar
Donna Byrne, 53, of Polk County, Fla., was charged with driving under the influence. But it was her mode of transportation that earned her an animal neglect charge. Byrne was riding her horse, Boduke,
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Home For Sale Includes Aliens
The Stardust Ranch in Rainbow Valley, Ariz., has a lot to offer potential buyers. Just an hour west of Phoenix, the property boasts a 3,500-square-foot home with a pool, 10 acres, barns and a
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Fan Burnt By Dallas Cowboys Loss
In Vero Beach, Fla., a husband and wife made a hot bet on the Dallas Cowboys versus Green Bay Packers football game. The loser would set their team’s jersey on fire. When the Packers
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Got Your 2018 Carp Calendar Yet?
If you’re already shopping for your 2018 calendar, Metro News recommends you don’t overlook the Carponizer Carp Calendar, which features “12 beautiful carps with attractive women. On high quality paper.” Hendrik Pohler, 28, the
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What’s In A Name?
Death Wish Coffee is a cold-brewed, canned coffee its maker touts as “fiercely caffeinated.” (It has as much as 4 1/2 times more caffeine per ounce than regular coffee.) The company recalled its 11-ounce
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Buzz Over Maternity Photos
Emily Mueller, 33, of Ohio, asked a photographer friend, Kendrah Damis, to take pictures of her when she was pregnant with her fourth child — and covered in 20,000 bees. Mueller, who is a
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Bug Burger, Anyone?
Swiss grocery chain Coop announced recently that it will start selling burger patties made from mealworms as an alternative to beef. Essento’s Insect Burgers and meatball-like Insect Balls also contain rice, carrots and spices.
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Doctoring Up Your Order
Practicing physicians in Cairo, Egypt, opened a surgery-themed restaurant called D. Kebda in July, where they wear surgical scrubs and prepare their only offering, grilled beef-liver sandwiches, behind a glass partition. Kebda is a
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Security Robot Nearly Drowns
A security robot named Steve tumbled down several steps and into a fountain in Washington, D.C. New to the job, the robot had been patrolling the Washington Harbour area of Georgetown, mapping out its
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