Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Odd News // 5 hours ago

N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years

March 17 (UPI) — A North Carolina man scored a $259,866 Cash 5 lottery jackpot nearly 14 years after winning a $117,305 prize from the same game in 2012.

Odd News // 6 hours ago

Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

March 17 (UPI) — Firefighters in Ontario came to the rescue of a golden retriever that fell through the ice covering a frozen river and plunged into the frigid water.

Odd News // 7 hours ago

Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

March 17 (UPI) — Animal rescuers on the island of Guernsey said a porpoise found repeatedly swimming toward the shore has been successfully returned to the sea.

Odd News // 7 hours ago

Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

March 17 (UPI) — Authorities in Kentucky said an emu named Mystery spent about a day on the loose when severe storms knocked down her shelter and fence.

Odd News // 7 hours ago

Cat’s intestinal blockage found to be 26 swallowed hair ties

March 17 (UPI) — A Florida animal rescue said a 6-year-old cat underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage, and veterinarians ended up removing 26 hair ties.

Odd News // 1 day ago

Dog with bucket stuck over its head rescued in Alabama

March 16 (UPI) — A dog seen wandering for several days with a bucket stuck over its head in Alabama has been freed thanks to the efforts of multiple local residents.

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Sister’s reminder leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

March 16 (UPI) — A Maryland woman said a timely reminder from her sister to pick up lottery tickets led to her winning a $50,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket.

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‘Cheetozard’ auction results in a Guinness World Record

March 16 (UPI) — Guinness World Records said the auction of Cheetozard — a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto shaped liked the Pokemon Charizard — resulted in a new record.

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Britain’s first elephant shrew pups, ‘the Snootlets,’ born at zoo

March 16 (UPI) — The Hertfordshire Zoo in England announced the births of two elephant shrew pups — the very first of their species to be born in Britain.

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Indiana man holds world record for 73 years of grave digging

March 16 (UPI) — An Indiana man who was asked to fill in for the local gravedigger in 1952 is now retiring after a record-breaking 73 years and 75 days on the job.