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259 People Worldwide Have Died While Taking Selfies, Study Says

The study scoured news articles over a six-year period and discovered that hundreds of people died while attempting to take the perfect selfie. These don't even include those selfie-related deaths that didn't make it to the news cycle.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 4, 2018

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259 People Worldwide Have Died While Taking Selfies, Study Says

The study scoured news articles over a six-year period and discovered that hundreds of people died while attempting to take the perfect selfie. These don't even include those selfie-related deaths that didn't make it to the news cycle.

By Caroline Redmond • October 4, 2018

Mystery Of Shockingly Well-Preserved Mummy Found In New York City Finally Solved

Construction workers thought that they had unearthed the body of a recent murder victim, but a closer look revealed a much longer history for the mysterious mummy.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 3, 2018

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Mystery Of Shockingly Well-Preserved Mummy Found In New York City Finally Solved

Construction workers thought that they had unearthed the body of a recent murder victim, but a closer look revealed a much longer history for the mysterious mummy.

By Caroline Redmond • October 3, 2018

New York City Teacher Beats Up Student Who Owed Him $4,000 Worth Of Weed

48-year-old Kevin Pope was charged with assault after he beat, threatened, and robbed the 16-year-old student.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 3, 2018

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New York City Teacher Beats Up Student Who Owed Him $4,000 Worth Of Weed

48-year-old Kevin Pope was charged with assault after he beat, threatened, and robbed the 16-year-old student.

By Bernadette Deron • October 3, 2018

French Police Capture Infamous Gangster After Spectacular Helicopter Prison Break

He used Hollywood gangster films to inspire his robberies — and subsequent prison breaks.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 3, 2018

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French Police Capture Infamous Gangster After Spectacular Helicopter Prison Break

He used Hollywood gangster films to inspire his robberies — and subsequent prison breaks.

By Bernadette Deron • October 3, 2018

29-Year-Old Man Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba He Contracted In A Public Texas Wave Pool

At first, doctors thought he had a case of bacterial meningitis. But once they finally figured out the true cause of his symptoms, it was too late.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 3, 2018

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29-Year-Old Man Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba He Contracted In A Public Texas Wave Pool

At first, doctors thought he had a case of bacterial meningitis. But once they finally figured out the true cause of his symptoms, it was too late.

By Caroline Redmond • October 3, 2018

Scientists Connected Three Brains Together And They Successfully Shared Their Thoughts

The participants were able to complete a cooperative game of Tetris using only their thoughts as a means of communication.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 2, 2018

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Scientists Connected Three Brains Together And They Successfully Shared Their Thoughts

The participants were able to complete a cooperative game of Tetris using only their thoughts as a means of communication.

By Bernadette Deron • October 2, 2018

12,000-Year-Old Rock Carvings Leave Researchers Baffled, Hint At Lost Civilization

These images have given researchers new insights into the previously unknown civilization, but have also raised many questions.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 2, 2018

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12,000-Year-Old Rock Carvings Leave Researchers Baffled, Hint At Lost Civilization

These images have given researchers new insights into the previously unknown civilization, but have also raised many questions.

By Caroline Redmond • October 2, 2018

Florida Grandma Takes Out Dentures To Scare Off Naked Intruder

Pennelope Pettersen expected to see her cat when she opened her porch blinds, but saw something wildly different.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 2, 2018

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Florida Grandma Takes Out Dentures To Scare Off Naked Intruder

Pennelope Pettersen expected to see her cat when she opened her porch blinds, but saw something wildly different.

By Caroline Redmond • October 2, 2018

Russian Student Activist Is Pouring Bleach On “Manspreaders” Riding Public Transit

Self-proclaimed activist Anna Dovgalyuk is pouring bleach on unsuspecting men in an effort to combat unchecked "gender aggression."

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 1, 2018

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Russian Student Activist Is Pouring Bleach On “Manspreaders” Riding Public Transit

Self-proclaimed activist Anna Dovgalyuk is pouring bleach on unsuspecting men in an effort to combat unchecked "gender aggression."

By Bernadette Deron • October 1, 2018

Lasers Reveal More Than 61,000 Ancient Maya Structures Hidden Beneath Guatemalan Jungle

The survey revealed that the Mayans modified way more of their landscape than researchers ever thought.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 1, 2018

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Lasers Reveal More Than 61,000 Ancient Maya Structures Hidden Beneath Guatemalan Jungle

The survey revealed that the Mayans modified way more of their landscape than researchers ever thought.

By Caroline Redmond • October 1, 2018

This Gender Reveal Party In Arizona Ended With A Wild Fire And A $220K Fine

The accidental fire is responsible for more than half of the 70,000 acres of land in Arizona that were burned off from wildfires in 2017.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 1, 2018

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This Gender Reveal Party In Arizona Ended With A Wild Fire And A $220K Fine

The accidental fire is responsible for more than half of the 70,000 acres of land in Arizona that were burned off from wildfires in 2017.

By Bernadette Deron • October 1, 2018