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Toddler Bites Cobra To Death In India

A young child in India demonstrated remarkable resilience when he reportedly bit and killed a deadly cobra that had wrapped around his hand. The one-year-old, identified as Govinda, was playing at his home in Bettiah, Bihar, when the incident occurred.…

World Athletics Mandates Gene Test For Female Competitors

World Athletics has announced that starting September 1st, female competitors in elite athletics must undergo a one-time SRY gene test to determine their eligibility to compete as women. The test, conducted through a cheek swab or blood sample, will reveal…

Fans Push For Chipotle To Name A Burrito In Memory Of Ozzy Osbourne

Devoted fans of Ozzy Osbourne have launched a petition on Change.org, urging Chipotle to create a signature burrito named "The Ozzy" to honor the iconic musician. The petition has already garnered over 6,000 signatures, reflecting Osbourne's well-known affinity for Chipotle…

Study Explores How Hot Weather Affects Testicles

Research led by Dan Baumgardt from the University of Bristol delves into the impact of hot weather on men's testicles. As the temperatures rise, some men may notice their scrotums appear looser or more pendulous, a phenomenon known as "summer…

Tarantula Swarming Season to Begin in Five US States

Thousands of giant tarantulas are expected to emerge from the ground in parts of California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas from August through October. While mostly harmless, these softball-sized spiders can bite, flick irritating hairs, or cause alarm as…

Indian Man Plans to Sue Parents for Giving Birth to Him

A 27-year-old Indian man, Mumbai businessman Raphael Samuel, intends to sue his parents for bringing him into the world without his consent. Samuel, an advocate for anti-natalism, believes that life entails suffering and argues that individuals should be compensated for…

85 People Sick After Consuming THC-Infused Pizza

In Wisconsin, 85 individuals fell ill after unknowingly consuming THC-infused food from a local pizzeria. The CDC reported that customers, ranging from 1 to 91 years old, experienced symptoms consistent with THC intoxication after eating items like pizza, garlic bread,…

French Resort Town Implements Fine for Topless Men

A resort town on France's Atlantic coast, Les Sables d'Olonne, is cracking down on indecent behavior by introducing a $175 fine for topless men walking around the town. Mayor Yannick Moreau expressed concerns about residents' discomfort with scantily clad visitors…

British Columbia Man Fights Off Cougar Attack By Punching Animal

In British Columbia, a man successfully defended himself against a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face. The incident occurred near a logging road in the province. The man sustained minor injuries during the encounter. Conservation officers responded…

Man Arrested By Armed Police For Carrying Gardening Tools

A Manchester man named Samuel Rowe, a technical manager at a theatre, was arrested by armed police after being spotted with gardening tools upon returning from his garden plot. Rowe, 35, had a bag of vegetables and tools strapped to…

Gen Z Workers Questioning Value Of College Education

A recent report by Resume Genius reveals that a significant portion of Gen Z employees are doubting the benefits of a college education. Approximately 1 in 4 Gen Z workers believe that higher education was not worth the investment, with…

Two Meteor Showers To Coincide For Spectacular Display

Two meteor showers will peak simultaneously in the early morning hours of Wednesday. The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid showers will be visible without significant interference from a waxing quarter moon. Thaddeus LaCoursiere, planetarium program coordinator at the Bell…

Man Arrested For Allegedly Running Fake Embassy In India

Indian police have apprehended a man for allegedly operating a counterfeit embassy in a rented residential building near Delhi. The suspect, identified as Harshvardhan Jain, posed as an ambassador and deceived individuals by promising them overseas job opportunities in exchange…