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Meet MJ, the Bike Riding Tabby Cat
A Philadelphia bike courier shows how he and his cat, MJ, see eye to eye when it comes to delivering packages in the city. (May 23)
Japan debuts 'Hello Kitty' melons
You can count on the Japanese to come up with an unusual twist on twist on things, and this covers everything from robots to food. The country’s newest iteration of oddly cultivated fruit is a cantaloupe with an imprint of Hello Kitty on the exterior.
Bigfoot: Is the mysterious creature real?
Bigfoot. He remains one of the world's biggest unexplained mysteries. Sightings of the half-man, half-ape have been reported for many years all across North America. But could creatures like this actually exist?
Crazy ants taking over Gulf Coast
An invasive species of ant has become a nuisance in the Gulf Coast area of the southern United States. Known as raspberry crazy ants, or by their official common name Tawny crazy ants, they have taken over by killing off other ant populations.
Mustache transplants big business in Turkey
Mustache implants are big business in Turkey. Still trying to nail down your summer vacation plans? Why not ring your travel agent and book a Turkish transplant package?A little shopping, some sightseeing, and a mustache transplant are among the features included in the trip. Mustaches aren’t fashionable among Turks at ...
New DC rule requires unidentified dog mixes be called Xoloitzcuintli
A new DC rule calls for unidentified dog mixes to be called Xoloitzcuintli. Not sure what kind of dog you have – other than, of course, loveable? If you live in Washington D.C., identifying your dog to the District’s health department just got easier, sort of. A new list of ...
You may soon be able to get your caffeine from a toothbrush
Colgate-Palmolive is developing the new brush. Their patent application describing the innovation says “the present invention pertains to an oral care implement generally, and more particularly to a toothbrush that releases a chemical into the mouth during use.” That chemical or drug, of course, is caffeine. Thinking forward the brush ...
Dog's water bowl catches house on fire
So you think your day was crazy? Well at least your dog’s water bowl didn’t catch your house on fire. That’s right: An impressive case of wrong place at the wrong time. A North California Couple put their dog’s bowl in just the right spot to refract the sun’s light ...
Edible furniture doubles as stylish home decor and emergency rations
Design studio, Lanzavecchia and Wai, is taking the concept of dual-purpose furniture to a whole new level, creating edible tables, chairs and more out of foods like white chocolate and dried beans. Jen Markham has the story.
Giant rubber duck bobs into Hong Kong
It's China's turn to take part in a big international bath as a six-story rubber duck floats into Hong Kong, turning Victoria Harbor into its giant tub. Hundreds lined the railings to welcome the well-traveled duck that's bobbed in the waters of Amsterdam, Sydney and Osaka delivering a message from ...
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