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Jefferson County deputies in Missouri rescued a spider monkey wearing a tutu near Highways 21 and M. On social media, the Sheriff's Office said they had received reports "of a subject monkeying around." Fortunately, officers were able to recover the…

Would-be shoppers have been coming to the Welsh village of Cyffyliog looking for an Aldi that doesn't exist. Residents have seen confused visitors travel to an empty field, where the Aldi appears on Google Maps. Some believe the "phantom supermarket"…

A 608-pound bluefin tuna as big as a male grizzly bear sold for over $1.3 million dollars at auction. The Onodera Group, a Michelin-starred sushi chain operator, won the auction at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Onodora will offer pieces of the…

Are Jellycats the new Beanie Babies? The cuddly toys have created a stir on TikTok, where women unboxing their Jellycats have become popular. Jellycats creations come in a wide range of objects, including animals, sushi eggs, and dragons. If you're…

Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen zone in Europe last Wednesday, and humans aren't the only ones celebrating! The Schengen zone allows residents to travel freely between countries without passport checks. The first traveler to exercise this right was a…

Two endangered whales decided to take a Florida vacation with their new babies! Wildlife officials in Florida spotted two female right whales, named Caterpillar and Blackheart, off the coast of Ponte Bedra Beach. Both ladies were accompanied by newborn calves.…

California surfer Alessandro "Alo" Slebir rode a 108-foot wave on December 23rd near Half Moon Bay. If confirmed, Slebir will set a new world record. "That wave was so tall that it was sucking so much water coming back at…

An Illinois man went to his childhood home for Christmas and found a gift that was 46 years old. Tim King was helping his parents with a renovation project when he found a present addressed to him behind a wall.…

Villagers in Mukuku, Kenya were shocked when a 1100-pound ring of burnt metal fell from the sky. Fortunately, no one was injured and no buildings were damaged. "Are there companies up there in the sky that made this thing fall…

Hilda the calf looks like any other cow, but she has been genetically modified to pass less gas. The methane gas cows produce isn't just smelly...it has a real impact on the environment. In fact, cattle produce 5% of the…

A 32-year-old Indian man confessed to cutting off four fingers to avoid working at a relative's business. The Gujarat man staged an "incident" which resulted in a police investigation. While officers originally thought the man's fingers had been stolen to…

$12 million in jewelry was taken from an influencer's mansion in one of the largest home thefts in Britain. Now, almost $2 million dollars in rewards have been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.…

Anthony Gilbert, also known as "Call Anthony" online, has gone viral for being a relatable, blue-collar food critic. Instead of going to high-end restaurants, the Florida man only reviews gas station and corner store cuisine. He has reviewed "frozen cups"…

This sweet treat lived up to its name! Student Javeria Wasim had to have her jaw wired shut for six weeks after breaking it on a jawbreaker candy. Wasim and her friend were shopping when she decided to try to…

Mexico's president announced that the town of Coalcoman would be investigated after a sign appeared at a Christmas fair thanking cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, also known as "El Mencho", for children's gifts. "The children of Coalcoman thank Mr. Nemesio Oseguera…

Texas teen Aubrey Vanlandingham has been accused of killing her competitor's show goat with pesticide. The 17-year-old reportedly confessed to poisoning the animal because she believed her rival was a "cheater." She also admitted that it was her second time…

Move over, Moo Deng...there's a new baby pygmy hippo in town! The currently unnamed baby hippo was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia on December 9th. The final name choices for her are Poppy and Hammie Mae. Visit…

Instagram influencer Victoria Rose, who posts under the name Whoa Vicky, admitted that she faked her own kidnapping because she was "bored." A series of now-deleted posts implied that she had been kidnapped in Nigeria. The model came clean on…

A New Zealand man claims he was circumcised against his will after seeking treatment for white patches in the area. The unnamed man said he consented to a partial circumcision, not a full one. However, it appears that the surgeon…

A British millionaire and golfer Francis McGuirk allegedly set his own home on fire so his wife couldn’t claim it in the divorce. The 50-year-old reportedly locked himself inside and texted his soon-to-be ex-wife that he was about to set…

A Minnesota woman is in custody after trying to run over her boyfriend while on their way to couples therapy. Veronica Roleen Gast and her partner of one year were on their way to their couples therapy appointment when her…

A Florida man applying to become a police officer confessed to a terrible crime during the interview. Stephen Bodley now faces life in prison for acts committed against a child. Bodley mentioned his crimes, which he referred to as “games”,…

This innovative college student has discovered a way to flip restaurant reservations! Programmer Alex Eisler has developed a bot that will secure spots and then sell them to the highest bidder. Eisler’s largest sale so far was $1,358 for a…

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko will put up a mesh barrier to discourage tourists from taking photos in one particular spot. The netting, which will be erected this week, will be eight feet high and 70 feet long. “It's regrettable…