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Russian Man Had Glass Shard In Liver For Nine Years

A 53-year-old Russian man recently discovered that he had a shard of glass in his liver for nine years. The man experienced sharp pain over the years, but only recently decided to seek medical attention. A CT scan at Kirov…

Wienermobile Rolls Over On Illinois Highway

The iconic Wienermobile took a tumble Monday on an Illinois highway. Fortunately, no one was injured during Monday's incident, when the 23-foot-long vehicle shaped like a hot dog rolled over on the Tri-State Tollway. The highway was shut down for…

Family Wraps Bird In Tortilla To Save Its Life

A Texas family wrapped a baby bird in a warm tortilla until animal experts could arrive. The family found the bird on Saturday while barbecuing and noticed the animal appeared to be cold. The mother of the family put a…

Human Finger Found In Tacoma Returned To Owner

A human finger found in Tacoma, Washington has finally been returned to its owner. The digit was found on July 5th, which resulted in officials believing it had perhaps been the result of a fireworks accident. However, local hospitals did…

Bizarre Filming Notices Pop Up Around NYC

Fake, bizarre filming notices have been making their way around New York City. The notices contain bizarre plot lines to the show "And Just Like That" that seem to mesh the show's universe with other fictional works. "After getting hit…

Florida Man Charged With Misrepresenting Native American-Made Goods

Florida man Jose Farinango is being charged with fraudulently misrepresenting his jewelry as Native American-made. Farinango allegedly presented his work to art shows across the country, but does not actually appear to be Native American. "Safeguarding Native American culture, traditions,…

Rare Orange Lobster Saved

A rare orange lobster was saved from the dinner plate and now has a new home in a Denver aquarium. The lobster, named Crush, was delivered to a Red Lobster in Colorado, where it was discovered by a head biscuit…

Would You Try Chicken Fried Watermelon?

Chicken-fried watermelon is making the rounds on social media. What is it, and does it taste good? Chicken-fried watermelon involves slicing watermelon, coating it in chicken flour, and then deep-frying. The result is a refreshing yet crunchy bite. X user…

France’s Cheese Museum Is Open

Paris's first cheese museum, The Musée du Fomage, is finally open! The museum allows visitors to immerse themselves in the practices of French cheesemaking. There are interactive exhibits, workshops, and, of course, a creamery and cheese shop. The museum collaborates…

King Of Nostalgia Resells Toys For Hundreds

Craig Andrews might be selling your childhood toys for hundreds of dollars. Andrews, who has been selling on eBay since its early days, realized that reselling toys was lucrative when he was just in college. "I realized there was an…

Florida Man Allegedly Binged Junk Food In A Closed Walgreens

A Florida man allegedly binge-ate candy and other items while locked inside a Walgreens. Security footage shows suspect Christopher Morgan entering the Walgreens about 20 minutes before it closed. He went into the restroom, and didn't come out until 2:42…

AI Is Overwhelming The Grid

Will the next AI Chapell Roan cover cause a power outage? Data from the Electric Power Research Institute has found that AI requests use 10 times the amount of electricity that a Google search does. Audio and video generations will…

Could Making Beer Keep You Out Of Jail?

The Tap Social Movement in the United Kingdom aims to keep prisoners from re-offending by teaching them how to make ale. "If you are leaving prison and you have a stable job with employers that genuinely care about your well-being,…

Mexican Authorities Close Poseidon Statue

Is this a battle of the gods? A statue of the Greek God Poseidon stands on a beach in Progreso, but Mexican authorities have closed the statue and may have it removed entirely. The statue was erected without proper permits,…

Llama Refuses To Go To The Dentist

A llama briefly escaped from his home in Bangor, Maine to avoid being seen by the dentist. Jeffrey was supposed to have a cleaning, but when owner Rina Pesner opened the gate for the vet, he bolted. Bangor Police Department…

Florida Mom Denies Starting Skating Rink Riot

A Florida mother insists that she had nothing to do with instigating a 500-person riot at a skating rink after her daughter's birthday party was canceled. Astro Skate issued Stephanie Pedroso a refund for her daughter's party on May 16th,…

Miracle Baby Survives Two Days On The Side Of A Road

A trucker driving through Louisiana found a one-year-old who had been crawling outside for two days. The infant survived despite the heavy rain and winds of Hurricane Beryl, and fortunately, was relatively unharmed. "We look at this one-year-old as our…

Japanese Political Candidate Takes Her Top Off On TV

A woman running for office in Tokyo shocked viewers when she took her blouse off during a television broadcast. Uchino Airi revealed a nude tube top under her shirt and asked viewers if they thought she was sexy. She also…

Seals With Rabies Scare Away South Africa Surfers

Nine seals have tested positive for rabies around Cape Town, South Africa, and surfers are swimming scared. Just last month, one seal bit several surfers in a matter of minutes. Scientists are sequencing the virus to try to figure out…

Cops Find $200k Of Stolen Legos

Oregon police say they found $200,000 in stolen Legos at a toy store in Eugene. Allegedly, thieves swiped sets from Target, Walmart, and other chains, and sold the sets to Brick Builders for cash. Officials also suspect that employees of…

Nick Wehry Caught In Hot Dog Contest Scandal

A Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Contestant has been accused of cheating after the July 4th chow down. Fourth-place winner Nick Wehry has been accused of moving empty plates around to make it look like he ate more dogs. While he…

Man Falls Asleep In Floatie, Drifts Out To Sea

A man spent about 19 hours at sea in a rainbow floating ring after falling asleep while relaxing at the beach. The 58-year-old ended up being rescued by a fishing boat off the coast of Taiwan. Footage shows the crew…

Camaro Totaled After Car Dealer Workers Allegedly Go On Joyride

A Connecticut man who brought his $97,000 Camaro to a dealership for servicing is now suing after employees allegedly totaled the car during a joyride. Service adviser Matthew Sebastian has been accused of taking the 6.1-liter supercharged V8 vehicle down…