A group of five African grey parrots had to be removed from public display at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in eastern England after they began swearing at visitors — and then laughing with each other. A Flock with Foul Mouths The parrots — Eric, Jade, Elsie, Tyson, and Billy — were donated to the wildlife park by different owners within the same week. After being … [Read more...] about Parrots in wildlife park moved after swearing at visitors
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This Giant Shark Has Been Terrorizing Divers For Years
Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland hides an eerie surprise for those brave enough to dive into its depths. No, it isn’t Jason Voorhees from a horror film, but something just as startling — a 20-foot shark statue with razor-sharp teeth and a menacing grin. For divers, it feels like Bruce from Finding Nemo has found a new home beneath the surface. The Mystery of the Giant … [Read more...] about This Giant Shark Has Been Terrorizing Divers For Years
Her dogs kept dying, and she got cancer. Then they tested her water
ELKTON, Md. — For decades, Debbie Blankenship thought her health struggles — including the loss of her right leg to infection and a long battle with cancer — were simply bad luck. But when her dogs kept dying of cancer, one after another, she began to suspect something more sinister was at play. In 2023, her fears were confirmed. A phone call from W.L. Gore & Associates, … [Read more...] about Her dogs kept dying, and she got cancer. Then they tested her water
Meaning behind the ‘WC’ sign outside bathrooms
Have you ever noticed the letters WC posted outside a public bathroom and wondered what it means? If so, you’re not alone as people around the world are trying to unravel the mystery of the WC, a space that identifies a room containing a toilet and a sink. And while we’ll offer you an explanation of the WC, we can’t promise the term will make anymore sense than restroom, … [Read more...] about Meaning behind the ‘WC’ sign outside bathrooms
Wisconsin Bear Rescue: Young Female Freed After Nearly Two Weeks with Plastic Jar Stuck on Head
For nearly two weeks, a young female bear in Wisconsin endured a terrifying ordeal — roaming with a large plastic jar stuck over her head. Unable to eat and barely able to drink, the 2-year-old sow’s survival became a race against time. A Struggle for Survival Weighing just 70 pounds, the bear wandered across at least 50 miles in Sawyer, Bayfield, and Douglas counties, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Bear Rescue: Young Female Freed After Nearly Two Weeks with Plastic Jar Stuck on Head