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An elderly Japanese woman in her 80s was scammed out of $6,700 after a fraudster claimed to be a stranded astronaut in need of money. The "romance scam" began in July when the two connected on social media. The scammer…

An 85-year-old man from Vienna died after being trampled by a herd of cows while hiking with his wife in the Austrian Alps. The couple was walking their dog near a mountain hut in Styria province when the nine cows,…

Police in Adelaide, Australia have arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly stealing over $250,000 worth of Lego and toys from department stores. Authorities uncovered a massive haul of 2,500 items, including 1,700 unopened Lego sets, during a raid on the…

A Georgia nonprofit has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon playing kickball, clocking in at 52 consecutive hours. Men Opposing Sex Trafficking (MOST) gathered 27 men and 13 women to start a kickball game in Fairburn,…

Australian basketball player Ben Griscti sustained a fractured vertebrae after a backboard collapsed on him during a practice game. The 23-year-old Adelaide 36ers player was struck when the hoop's backboard fell following a teammate's dunk at the Australian Institute of…

A Connecticut man known as the "Croc King" has earned a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Crocs, with over 3,800 pairs as of August 2025. Doogie Sandtiger began collecting the footwear at age 16 due to a…

A semi-truck carrying sweet corn overturned on a Colorado highway early Thursday morning, spilling its load. The Custer County Sheriff's Office transported undamaged corn to the Wet Mountain Fire Protection District, where local residents were invited to collect the free…

Colleges across the U.S. are allowing students to bring pets to live in campus housing, providing companionship to reduce stress and anxiety. Eckerd College in Florida and Stephens College in Missouri are among the institutions with pet-friendly dorms. Federal law…

A 12-year-old Texas boy suffered severe burns after attempting to recreate an experiment seen on TikTok. On August 16th, Caden Ballard was at home with his older brother when he tried to light a bottle filled with rubbing alcohol on…

An Ohio police officer allegedly responded to a 911 call while intoxicated, with the incident captured on video by the reporting couple. Michael Ervin, the responding officer, was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.168% - over double…

A Polish CEO apologized for snatching a hat from a child at the 2025 US Open tennis tournament. Peter Szczerk, the CEO of Drogbruk, claimed he mistakenly thought the hat was meant for his sons, who had asked the Polish…

Nearly three-quarters of a century after being sent, a postcard has reached its intended destination. The missive, mailed by Alan Ball to his parents in 1953, recently arrived at the Ottawa Post Office in Illinois. Postmaster Mark Thompson, intrigued by…

An Idaho resident has regained an unusual Guinness World Records title by enduring 96 wet sponges to the face in one minute. David "Record Breaker" Rush and frequent collaborator Jonathan "Hollywood" Hannon previously held the record for most wet sponges…

Authorities have charged a North Carolina elections official with drugging his granddaughters' ice cream. Investigators allege that James Yokeley Jr., 66, surreptitiously added cocaine and MDMA to the Dairy Queen treats consumed by the two young girls. Yokeley reportedly flagged…

A Washington state man faces kidnapping charges after allegedly attempting to forcibly remove a female barista from a drive-thru coffee stand. Authorities claim Ezekiel Guerrero, 19, ordered a beverage at the Ladybug Bikini Espresso in Lakewood, then "grabbed the victim…

A 22-year-old Portuguese bullfighter tragically died from injuries sustained during his debut performance in Lisbon. Manuel Maria Trindade was participating in the traditional Portuguese style of bullfighting when the animal charged and violently collided with him. Footage shows the bull…

As Guinness World Records marks its 70th anniversary, the organization is inviting the public to attempt 70 unclaimed record titles. These range from the fastest 400-meter sack race to the farthest distance to bounce a coin into a cup. The…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shed light on a peculiar discovery in Michigan's Lake Huron - gelatinous, goo-like formations that resemble "cursed gummy bears" or "mutant brains." However, these enigmatic blobs are actually ancient, colony-forming organisms known as…

The United Kingdom is undertaking an unprecedented effort to address a growing environmental issue in the Thames River. Authorities have launched a project to mechanically remove an estimated 180 tons of compacted wet wipes that have formed a sizable "island"…

In a swift reversal, Cracker Barrel has decided to abandon its recently introduced "All the More" logo and revert to its original, iconic branding. The restaurant chain faced a significant backlash from conservative customers who accused the company of abandoning…

On the opening day of the school year, a disturbance of an underground bee nest caused a swarm of agitated insects to attack dozens of students and staff members at Mindess Elementary School in Ashland, Massachusetts. As children exited buses…

A British Columbia driver was slapped with nearly $1,000 in fines after being pulled over for excessive speeding, lack of seatbelt use, and an improperly installed child car seat. The 36-year-old Edmonton man claimed he was traveling at 85 MPH…

The city of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture is considering a proposed ordinance that would restrict residents to two hours of recreational screen time outside of work or school. The non-binding ordinance would also urge elementary students to stop using devices…

The Library of Congress has added a trove of Wizard of Oz memorabilia to its collection, including the only known draft of lyrics for the iconic song "Over the Rainbow." The archive includes 35 manuscripts from composer Harold Arlen and…