Look: Trapped duckling rescued from S.C. storm drain

Odd News // 14 hours ago

Large amount of mystery apples wash up on N.C. beach

July 2 (UPI) — An organization dedicated to protecting wild horses in North Carolina said several apples found on a beach had apparently fallen from a cargo ship.

Odd News // 14 hours ago

S.C. lottery player finally wins big after 40 years

July 2 (UPI) — A South Carolina man said 40 years of buying lottery tickets finally paid off when he scored a $20,000 Mega Millions prize on his “lucky day.”

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Famous elephant seal makes annual visit to Tasmania, causing chaos

July 2 (UPI) — An approximately 2,200-pound elephant seal is in the midst of his annual visit to Tasmania, leaving property damage and disturbances in his wake.

Odd News // 16 hours ago

British campers put up a two-man tent in record-breaking time

July 2 (UPI) — A pair of experienced campers in Britain broke a Guinness World Record by erecting their two-man tent in a time of 1 minute and 4.95 seconds.

Odd News // 17 hours ago

Loose goat leads authorities on a 20-minute chase in Wash.

July 2 (UPI) — A goat spotted running in and out of Washington state traffic led deputies on “a wild foot pursuit” before being cornered on an outdoor staircase.

Odd News // 1 day ago

Study finds giraffes may be capable of rudimentary math

July 1 (UPI) — Researchers in Barcelona conducted experiments with four zoo giraffes that indicate the animals might be capable of basic math.

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‘Last second’ decision earns Maryland man a $50,000 Powerball prize

July 1 (UPI) — A Maryland man said his “last second” decision to buy a ticket for that evening’s Powerball drawing led to his winning a $50,000 prize.

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‘Lunge King’ dons 20-pound vest to break two world records

July 1 (UPI) — A New York fitness instructor nicknamed “The Lunge King” earned two more Guinness World Records while wearing a 20-pound vest.

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Oregon store suspends Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments due to hygiene concerns

July 1 (UPI) — An Oregon game store announced it is suspending Yu-Gi-Oh card game tournaments for one week due to complaints about the hygiene of attendees.

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10 people run half-marathon in caterpillar costume, chase world record

July 1 (UPI) — A British running club’s 10 members donned a caterpillar costume together to attempt a Guinness World Record at a half-marathon.