The men had consumed the unidentified contents of some bottles found floating off the coast of Sri Lanka. According to reports, the fishermen - who had been part of a crew of six that had set sail from Tangalle Fisheries Harbor back at the start of June on a trip spanning several days - came across a number of mysterious bottles in the sea around 320 nautical miles off the coast of Sri Lanka.

5 fishermen die after drinking contents of mystery bottles found at sea

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Australian authorities said Thursday they are investigating the illegal killing of at least 65 kangaroos found shot or apparently rammed by a vehicle.A local wildlife shelter alerted Victorian wildlife officials after finding the eastern grey kangaroos in rural paddocks on June 22 about 75 miles north of Melbourne, officials said."At least three of the kangaroos were found alive but were subsequently euthanised due to the severity of their injuries," said the state's Conservation Regulator. "Two kangaroo joeys were recovered and are being cared for at a wildlife shelter." The marsupials had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and "traumatic injuries consistent with...

65 kangaroos found dead in Australia: "The worst thing I've seen"

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Australian police on Thursday announced the discovery of human remains believed to be those of a missing 12-year-old child reportedly attacked by a crocodile while swimming.“This is devastating news for the family, the community and everyone involved in the search,” Northern Territory police Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson said in a statement.ABC News reported that the incident took place on Tuesday evening at about 5:30 p.m. local time in the remote community of Palumpa—a seven-hour drive southwest of Darwin in the Northern Territory.“Initial reports stated the child had been attacked by a crocodile,” NT Police said in a statement on Wednesday...

Cops Find Remains of 12-Year-Old Taken by Crocodile While Swimming

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Sharks have lived for more than 400 million years and thousands of species have gone extinct across that time. Today’s sharks are pretty crazy. Just consider that the whale shark can measure up to 60 feet in length yet survives nearly entirely on tiny plankton! Or look at hammerhead sharks that have 360-degree vision thanks […]

The 10 Craziest Prehistoric Sharks

A man was caught trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes into mainland China by stuffing them into his pants, according to the country’s customs authority.

Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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A mother-of-two died in a freak accident causing her to plunge hundreds of feet to her death in front of her husband and children.Margerita Lega was on holiday in Calasca Castiglione, in the Anzasca Valley situated in the Italian Alps, when her clothes snagged on a cable car on Thursday at 11am.The 41-year-old, originally from Trentino, was loading luggage onto a small telefrica machine - a cable car used to transport baggage and objects rather than people - when she got caught.She was dragged over a cliff edge when the transportation suddenly switched on, according to the Daily Mail.Ms Lega...

Mother-of-two dies in freak accident in front of family after clothes snag on cable car over Italian valley

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Gulfport, MS

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On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

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Slot machines, often referred to as one-armed bandits, have captivated the hearts of gamblers for decades. These iconic gambling devices have evolved significantly since their inception in the late 19th century, blending innovation with the thrill of chance to create an enduring allure. Let's delve into the world of slot machines, exploring their history, mechanics, and modern-day adaptations.

The Fascination of Slot Machines: From Mechanics to Modern Marvels

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Los Olivos, CA

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AFAR listed the most beautiful towns across the country and one California location made the list!

California Destination Named 'Most Charming Small Town' In The Entire State

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

At just 10 years old, a lion named Jacob has survived being gored, his family being poisoned for body parts and an attempted poaching that left him an amputee. But now, the animal known as "Africa's most resilient lion" has broken an incredible record alongside his brother by swimming across crocodile- and hippo-infested waters known to be deadly for their species. Jacob's story was documented in a new study published in Ecology and Evolution led by researchers at Griffith University in Australia and Northern Arizona University. Using drones equipped with high-definition heat detection cameras, they filmed Jacob and his brother Tibu...

Amputee lion makes record-breaking swim across croc-infested waters

Los Angeles, CA

Sometimes life comes at you fast, but even so, it’s not usually as fast as the 24-hour period that saw TikTok user Katelyn squeeze in more life-changing events than most of us would experience in a year. In a video that’s like one of those movie trailers that gives...

‘Craziest day of my life’: Woman finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her, moves to L.A., and lands new job all in the space of 24 hours

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Ben Stevens, an urban explorer has made a shocking find on a haunted ship that was abandoned after it ran aground multiple times.

Eerie photos show abandoned party ship where gamblers 'simply vanished' at sea with games now 'frozen in time'

 The highest camp on the world’s tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is going to take years to clean up, according to a Sherpa who led a team that worked to clear trash and dig up dead bodies frozen for years near Mount Everest’s peak.The Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons (24,000 pounds) of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton from Everest during this year's climbing season. Ang Babu Sherpa, who led the team of Sherpas, said there could be as much as 40-50 tons (88,000-110,000 pounds) of garbage still at South Col,...

Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

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A South Korean robot’s “suicide” is being investigated by the Gumi City Council after the cyborg hurled itself down a two-meter, or six-and-a-half foot, flight of stairs on Wednesday. The now-defunct robot was appointed a city council officer in August 2023 and was capable of calling an elevator and moving between floors on its own. […]

Robot commits suicide: ‘Depressed’ cyborg hurls itself down flight of stairs

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Poker Player’s Mother Suspects He Was Murdered While in Manila

The mother of a professional poker player from Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, fears that her son was killed and robbed while visiting the Philippines. The 32-year-old...

Poker Player’s Mother Suspects He Was Murdered While in Manila

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