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‘Woke nonsense’: Museum slammed for ‘stupidity and ignorance’ after removing mummy over its lack of consent

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‘Woke nonsense’: Museum slammed for ‘stupidity and ignorance’ after removing mummy over its lack of consent

Dead man “wokeing.” Mummies might not curse defilers from the afterlife, but that doesn’t mean you should display their remains, apparently. A Scottish museum has been branded “woke” after reportedly removing a museum’s mummies because the individuals hadn’t given their consent. Indeed, visitors to Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will notice new signs at … Read more

Injured bird makes history as first to get two 3D-printed beak prosthetics

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Injured bird makes history as first to get two 3D-printed beak prosthetics

This is one im-peck-able performance. An injured bird in an Amsterdam zoo made history as the first in the world to receive two 3D-printed beak prosthetics. The southern ground hornbill at Artis Zoo got the custom-made artificial beaks — printed from plastic and attached with screws by surgeons — to replace his upper and lower … Read more

Stuffy nose? An orgasm can help, study suggests — but there’s a catch

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Stuffy nose? An orgasm can help, study suggests — but there’s a catch

This is snot a joke. When you’re sick, trading bodily fluids may not be the best idea — and certainly, having trouble breathing through your nose can make sex tricky. But if you’re all stuffed up and don’t have any decongestant spray on hand, scientists found that some in-between-the-sheets action could clear out your nostrils … Read more

Hamptons billionaire hub allows first-ever Target — with one goofy rule

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Hamptons billionaire hub allows first-ever Target — with one goofy rule

They’re not seeing red. Target has officially crashed the ultra-exclusive Hamptons scene — but don’t expect the big-box signature scarlet bullseye to glow among the East End’s multi-million-dollar estates. To comply with Bridgehampton’s notoriously strict commercial laws, the big-box hub unveiled a muted grey storefront with tidy white shingles and a matching all-white bullseye sign. … Read more

Inside the weirdly popular world of animatronics — and the fascination behind Kelly Clarkson’s bizarre bird bot drama

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Inside the weirdly popular world of animatronics — and the fascination behind Kelly Clarkson’s bizarre bird bot drama

Kelly Clarkson’s got the world singing puppets’ praises.   Thanks to the American Idol alum’s viral fascination with “Molly,” a now $15 million singing robo-bird at the Art of Play shop in Brooklyn, wannabe tastemakers from coast to coast are going cuckoo for animatronics and automatons, with some spending upwards of $5,000 for the mechanical must-haves.  Clarkson, 44, … Read more

Youngest NASA astronaut to walk the moon says UFOs are ‘demonic’ aircraft sent by the devil

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Youngest NASA astronaut to walk the moon says UFOs are ‘demonic’ aircraft sent by the devil

They skew more “Event Horizon” than “Close Encounters.” So much for sci-fi-movie-informed notions that extraterrestrials are benevolent beings aiming to better humanity. Former NASA astronaut Charles Duke claimed that UFOs are demons masquerading as angels, citing a Bible passage as evidence. “The Lord says what we’re seeing is real, but the devil can appear as … Read more

‘No other date’: Pastor who botched Rapture prophecy claims world will now end on October 12 or 13

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‘No other date’: Pastor who botched Rapture prophecy claims world will now end on October 12 or 13

Doomsday has been delayed. A South African pastor who bungled his prophecy of the Rapture claims that the end is still nigh — it has simply been postponed. Joshua Mhlakela of South Africa claimed that the Biblical event — the end of humanity marked by Jesus whisking his followers up to heaven, per the New … Read more

‘100% boycotting Mattel’: Shoppers outraged after spotting ‘Nazi symbolism’ in CVS Barbie package

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‘100% boycotting Mattel’: Shoppers outraged after spotting ‘Nazi symbolism’ in CVS Barbie package

How did they nazi it? A shopper was shocked and appalled after allegedly spotting “Nazi symbolism” in a Barbie doll package at CVS. The TikTok clip, posted by mom Ana Elizabeth, shows the content creator at the pharmacy clutching the so-called problematic figurine — a gymnast-inspired Barbie that’s gussied up in a leotard and toting … Read more

6 human body parts we don’t really need — and could easily live without

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6 human body parts we don’t really need — and could easily live without

It turns out the human body has a sort of junk drawer, too. We have a number of body parts that served an important purpose for our distant ancestors but are essentially useless now, yet continue to take up space. In fact, these body parts often cause problems for us, from pain to life-threatening infections, … Read more

Exclusive | Wild moment Long Island deer has to be rescued after getting antlers caught in hammock

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Exclusive | Wild moment Long Island deer has to be rescued after getting antlers caught in hammock

He went buck wild! What should have been a picturesque moment devolved into chaos when a deer wandering through a Long Island backyard got its antlers stuck in a hammock — and video shows the flailing woodland creature’s dramatic rescue. Frank Floridia, president of the nonprofit Strong Island Animal Rescue League, sprang into action when … Read more

Clavicular reveals ‘shopping bag’ penis-growing method — as doctor warns it can cause permanent damage

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Clavicular reveals ‘shopping bag’ penis-growing method — as doctor warns it can cause permanent damage

Talk about growing pains. Controversial “manosphere” influencer Clavicular — whose real name is Braden Peters — shared his top tip for growing his manhood, which he claims can be done conveniently while driving. But the unusual trick is worrying doctors, who warn that the risks far outweigh any potential — and unlikely benefits. Viral “looksmaxxing” … Read more

Doctors find shocking ‘foreign bodies’ inside a man’s chest, pelvis, bladder — and penis

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Doctors find shocking ‘foreign bodies’ inside a man’s chest, pelvis, bladder — and penis

This story might get under your skin. A man’s hospital visit took a bizarre turn when testing revealed multiple “foreign bodies” lodged in his heart, abdomen, pelvis, bladder and even his penis. The most disturbing part? Doctors think he put them there himself. Surgeons operated on a patient after doctors discovered multiple foreign objects in … Read more

Diarrhea-soaked Hyrox athlete divides internet over whether she should have quit

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Diarrhea-soaked Hyrox athlete divides internet over whether she should have quit

It may be the stinkiest debate of the year. A Hyrox athlete has divided the internet after losing control of her bowels mid-race and refusing to stop, raising questions about whether she should have hung up her diarrhea-splattered sneakers rather than power through to the finish line. Joanna Wietrzyk, a 24-year-old Australian, was caught on … Read more

Crocodile head found in man’s luggage during airport screening

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Crocodile head found in man’s luggage during airport screening

He got snapped on the wrist. An Italian man is being probed for carrying a crocodile head in his luggage — and could face jail time. After the brazen passenger, who arrived at Sandro Pertini airport in Caselle Torinese, Turin, had his bags checked, police officials came across the dead reptile. The head, which had … Read more

Lake Tahoe swimmer attacked by ‘ruthless’ otter undergoes surgery

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Lake Tahoe swimmer attacked by ‘ruthless’ otter undergoes surgery

The Nevada swimming instructor who was viciously attacked by a “ruthless” otter in Lake Tahoe “has taken a bit of a turn” — undergoing surgery after an infection developed in her finger. Less than a week after the attack, Lynnette Bellin was trying to type on her computer when she “realized that my left hand was … Read more

‘Holy grail’: Antique ‘fox head’ bought at a flea market turns out to be an ancient extinct species valued at $85K

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It was the Fantastic Mr. Faux. A UK antique collector was shocked after realizing a taxidermied “fox head” was actually the supremely rare bust of an extinct predator called a Tasmanian Tiger. “I will never find anything better,” the curious cranium’s owner James Cranfield, a natural history relics dealer, told the BBC of the once-in-a-lifetime … Read more

Exclusive | Why do dads sneeze like that?

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“Just let it out.” It’s a line I’ve heard from my father more times than I can count, usually as I scrunch up my face, squeeze my eyes shut and clamp my nose, producing little more than a pathetic squeak as I desperately try to stifle a sneeze. Easy for him to say. When my … Read more

Medieval tapestry featuring countless penises hides a sex scandal that could rewrite European history

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It was a sex scandal for the ages. An X-rated artwork depicting a momentous event in England’s past could rewrite our understanding of UK history — thanks to the portrayal of an alleged sordid royal affair. The Bayeux Tapestry, which recently returned to the UK from Normandy, France for the first time since its creation … Read more

Swimmer mauled in vicious attack by ‘ruthless’ river otter: ‘It just kept coming’

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A Nevada woman was left bloodied after being mauled by an otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe – and she has since recounted how the weasel-like creature was “ruthless” in its vicious attack. Reno-based swimming instructor Lynnette Bellin needed 38 stitches after being savagely attacked during her open water swim on Sunday morning. Lynnette Bellin … Read more

‘Grey Beard’ hiker, 91, reclaims his record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail

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More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the US, perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Six were what he calls hard falls, including one that led to a brief hospitalization … Read more