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The Strangest News To Come Out Of 2019, From A Meth-Fueled Death Party To A ‘Genderless Alien’

Check out these 11 strange news stories from the past year, like an accidental nine-hour LSD trip or a Spiderman-loving kid bringing heroin to school.

By Katie Serena • Dec 27, 2019

The Strangest News To Come Out Of 2019, From A Meth-Fueled Death Party To A ‘Genderless Alien’

Check out these 11 strange news stories from the past year, like an accidental nine-hour LSD trip or a Spiderman-loving kid bringing heroin to school.

By Katie Serena • December 27, 2019

Adorable Photos Of The Japanese Snow Monkeys Who Get Through Winter In Hot Springs

The Japanese snow monkeys who live in and around Jigokudani Monkey Park are the very picture of tranquility as they enjoy a long soak in the park's naturally-heated pools.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 17, 2019

Adorable Photos Of The Japanese Snow Monkeys Who Get Through Winter In Hot Springs

The Japanese snow monkeys who live in and around Jigokudani Monkey Park are the very picture of tranquility as they enjoy a long soak in the park's naturally-heated pools.

By Erin Kelly • December 17, 2019

From Black Holes To A Pregnant Newborn, These Were 2019’s Biggest Science News Stories

From start to finish, 2019 has been an exciting year full of science news stories that'll continue to fascinate us well into 2020.

By Katie Serena • Dec 17, 2019

From Black Holes To A Pregnant Newborn, These Were 2019’s Biggest Science News Stories

From start to finish, 2019 has been an exciting year full of science news stories that'll continue to fascinate us well into 2020.

By Katie Serena • December 17, 2019

India’s Living Root Bridges Could Be The Future of Green Design

Meghalaya, India's bridges made from living tree roots are as long as 164 feet and can carry dozens of people at a time.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 12, 2019

India’s Living Root Bridges Could Be The Future of Green Design

Meghalaya, India's bridges made from living tree roots are as long as 164 feet and can carry dozens of people at a time.

By Erin Kelly • December 12, 2019

11-Year-Old Girl Wrestles With Deadly Crocodile To Save Her 9-Year-Old Friend

"Since I was the eldest among the other seven children, I felt the urge to save her. So, I jumped into the water and swam to where she was struggling to float."

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 4, 2019

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11-Year-Old Girl Wrestles With Deadly Crocodile To Save Her 9-Year-Old Friend

"Since I was the eldest among the other seven children, I felt the urge to save her. So, I jumped into the water and swam to where she was struggling to float."

By Natasha Ishak • November 4, 2019

Body Found After Hiker Fell While Livestreaming His Climb Up Japan’s Mount Fuji On YouTube

Hiking Mount Fuji outside of the summer months has been discouraged by authorities, but currently there is no law banning climbers from attempting to scale the famous landmark.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 30, 2019

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Body Found After Hiker Fell While Livestreaming His Climb Up Japan’s Mount Fuji On YouTube

Hiking Mount Fuji outside of the summer months has been discouraged by authorities, but currently there is no law banning climbers from attempting to scale the famous landmark.

By Natasha Ishak • October 30, 2019

Chris The Sheep, Once The World’s Wooliest, Has Died

"He was so much more than this, so very much more, and we will remember him for all that he was — someone, not something."

By Erin Kelly • Oct 30, 2019

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Chris The Sheep, Once The World’s Wooliest, Has Died

"He was so much more than this, so very much more, and we will remember him for all that he was — someone, not something."

By Erin Kelly • October 30, 2019

Farmer Grows A 910-Pound Pumpkin And Turns It Into A Boat

"He chose a spot where the water ran off easily, keeping it cool in the heat of the day, keeping it watered and making sure that squash beetles didn’t overtake it."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 24, 2019

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Farmer Grows A 910-Pound Pumpkin And Turns It Into A Boat

"He chose a spot where the water ran off easily, keeping it cool in the heat of the day, keeping it watered and making sure that squash beetles didn’t overtake it."

By Natasha Ishak • October 24, 2019

Baby Sea Turtle Washes Ashore With 104 Pieces Of Plastic In Its Belly

"This is a sad reminder that we all need to do our part to keep our oceans plastic-free."

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 10, 2019

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Baby Sea Turtle Washes Ashore With 104 Pieces Of Plastic In Its Belly

"This is a sad reminder that we all need to do our part to keep our oceans plastic-free."

By Marco Margaritoff • October 10, 2019

Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer: The Glass-Domed Luxury Train That Journeys Through The Rockies

On the Rocky Mountaineer, you'll experience the Canadian Rockies, five-star-dining, and according to the line's website, even a Sasquatch sighting.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 7, 2019

Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer: The Glass-Domed Luxury Train That Journeys Through The Rockies

On the Rocky Mountaineer, you'll experience the Canadian Rockies, five-star-dining, and according to the line's website, even a Sasquatch sighting.

By Erin Kelly • October 7, 2019