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Man arrested in Texas after telling kids Santa isn't real

Police say a 31-year-old protester who told children Santa Claus is not real has been arrested for trespassing at a
Rapper sues makers of video game Fortnite over dance moves

Rapper 2 Milly is suing the makers of Fortnite, saying they're illegally using his dance moves in their wildly popular
Thief apologies for stealing a university student's laptop

A thief emailed a man from his stolen laptop and offered to send over his university documents if needed. In the
Stalker looks for "young blood" from new houseowners

Maria and Derek Broaddus purchased their dream home - worth $1 million - in Westfield, New Jersey with their three
Rare snake with 2 heads found in Virginia has died

A wildlife expert says a rare, two-headed snake found several months ago in Virginia near the nation’s capital has died
Minnesota baby born on November 11 at 11:11pm

A Minnesota baby girl was born on Veterans Day — the 11th day of the 11th month — at 11:11pm. Erin and Mike Potts of
Identical twin sisters give birth 2 hours apart

Identical twins have given birth about two hours apart from each other. The Fresno Bee reports Wednesday that BaoKou
7-year-old girl gets town to change name for Halloween

A Long Island town is changing its name to “Hauntington” for Halloween at the urging of a 7-year-old resident. Newsday
Woman saves husband who emerges from coma to see son’s birth

A Minnesota man awoke from a medically-induced coma just in time for the birth of his son after his wife, at 39 weeks
'Pizza-in-bed' is the new breakfast-in-bed

Canadian business Boston Pizza have joined with St.John advertising agency to create a pizza box which opens into a
China purrs over white tiger triplets

Three playful white Bengal tiger cubs are charming visitors as they clamber around their enclosure at a zoo in China.
Rock used as doorstop is actually a meteorite worth $100k

A Michigan man curious about a rock he’d used for decades as a doorstop now knows its secret: it’s a meteorite worth $
Amazing pics from around the world

A police dog grabs a policeman impersonating a criminal suspect during a security drill by the Tokyo 2020 and Tokyo
Driving lesson ends with car landing in a swimming pool

A driving lesson went off the deep end in Maryland when authorities say the car jumped a curb, crashed through a fence
Rollercasters can remove kidney stones

Riding on a rollercoaster can remove a kidney stone, according to a new study. Researchers at Michigan State
Divorce Hotel lets married couples split in an unusual setting

The Divorce Hotel gives couples the chance to bring an end to their marriages in an unusual setting. The Gideon Putnam
Goosebumps can mean happier life

People who experience goosebumps during live entertainment are healthier than those who don't, according to a new study
Snakes on a plate: Vietnam's coiled cuisine

With their meat served up in a wide array of dishes and blood added to rice wine, snakes make a reputedly satisfying --
A traffic stop, and a proposal: She said yes in Miami Beach

A woman was in for a huge surprise when Miami Beach police pulled her over. She and her boyfriend got out of the car.
Goats can perceive human expressions

Goats can tell when humans are smiling or frowning, a new study has found. The research - undertaken by scientists at
Vampirina guide to help children make friends

Making friends is a top concern for children starting school, but Disney Junior's 'Vampirina' is looking to help.
Avocado eaters wanted for new research

Scientists want to pay people to eat avocados for six months as part of a new project as researchers try to figure out
How a plan to save Kenya's rhino left 11 dead in historic blunder

It was a disaster that left wildlife lovers around the globe appalled and baffled. Eleven of Kenya's precious black
Deadly black widow found in Scotland

A black widow was found near Aberdeenshire in crates after it had travelled from across the globe in America and had to
Akon has released his own Cryptocurrancy

Akon has released his own Cryptocurrancy, called Akoin, in order to help people in Africa. The online digital currency
Baby boom with 16 pregnant nurses

There's a bit of a baby boom at a hospital in Arizona, with 16 nurses set to give birth over the coming months. Over a
Four cups of coffee a day could save your life

A ten-year study has found that drinking four cups of coffee a day can cut the risk of dying early by two-thirds. A ten
Nutella want to pay people to taste their product

Nutella are hiring Sensory Judges to taste their product and give their feedback. The employees would be known as
Fly ruins domino world record attempt

A fly has ruined a world record domino attempt after landing on one of the tiles. 22 people worked over two weeks to
Al Ain Zoo continues Arabian sand cat conservation efforts

Al Ain Zoo has announced the successful artificial insemination of the Arabian sand cat. The Zoo collaborated with the
Broken treasures revived in Rome's little shop of doll horrors

Tucked away in one of Rome's most fashionable shopping districts, antique doll parts pile up in the tiny shopfront of
Holiday reads: Beachgoers check out French seaside libraries

Going to the beach can be tough work, but if you need a break from all the gruelling swimming and sunbathing this
Public transport carried 278 mn passengers in first half of 2018

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority
Red planet and 'blood moon' pair up to dazzle skygazers

The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century will coincide with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to offer skygazers
118-year-old chocolate up for sale

An unopened chocolate bar sent by Queen Victoria to soldiers fighting in the Boer War has been fond in a cupboard. A
A space nation promises citizens chance to live in space

A space nation, founded by a Russian billionaire, is promising its citizens to the opportunity to one day leave earth
Australian feral cats kill a million reptiles a day: study

Feral cats kill more than one million reptiles every day in Australia, a new study showed Monday, with the staggering
Cristiano Ronaldo statue removed before World Cup success

Cristiano Ronaldo was the Portuguese hero in their World Cup opener. An infamous statue of Cristiano Ronaldo was
Penguin practices football skills for World Cup

A penguin at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham has been practicing his footie skills in a bid to take part in
Man beats huge odds: 2 My Million lottery wins in 18 months

A man who regularly plays the lottery with the same numbers at the same place in eastern France has beaten huge odds,
Scientists discover prawns have personalities

Scientists have discovered that prawns with shyer personalities tend to get their hands on a larger amount of food.
Pair of Japanese premium melons sell for record $29,300

A single pair of premium melons on Saturday fetched a record 3.2 million yen ($29,300) at auction in Japan, where the
Buried treasure found in NYC; pirates nowhere in sight

A couple of urban island-dwellers have found buried treasure in their backyard — but so far the pirates are nowhere in
Dog ‘bride’ in ‘Most Expensive Pet Wedding’ dies at 13

A little dog known for her role in a fundraiser deemed the world’s priciest pet wedding has died. Animal advocate Wendy
Manhattan miracle: Woman paid $28.43 rent for apartment

In a city where rents have gone through the roof, one tenant held on to a real steal: $28.43 a month for a Manhattan
New research finds sharks love jazz music

A study has found that sharks prefer jazz to classical music. The study - which trained baby Port Jackson sharks at
Brinks truck drops thousands of dollars on Indiana highway

State police say drivers clamored to pick up cash on an interstate in Indianapolis after the back doors of a Brinks
Man rescued from tree after he got stuck while rescuing cat

Firefighters in Virginia have rescued a man who got stuck in a tree while trying to retrieve a cat. The Virginian-Pilot
2 men use signs to spread happiness

Two New Hampshire men are trying to spread some positivity in Nashua with their feel-good signs. NH1 reports Greg
Handwritten note lands man Volkswagen bus of his dreams

A man has the car of his dreams eight years after he slipped a note inside the window of a blue 1971 Volkswagen bus