Contraception key to solving New York’s rat problem
New York has come up with a novel approach to its infamous rat problem - targeting the rodents with birth-control...
World’s oldest cheese found on Chinese mummy
The world's oldest piece of cheese has been discovered - found laid across a mummy's neck. A 3,600-year-old coffin was...
World’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted
The world's longest-serving death row prisoner has been acquitted after a court in Japan ruled he wasn't behind a 1966...
‘Oh lawd he comin’: Huge penguin chick called Pesto goes viral
An abnormally large king penguin chick called Pesto has become a viral sensation. The chunky penguin chick is a star...
New ‘grumpy’ fish species discovered
A new type of fish described as "grumpy" by scientists has been found in the Arabian Red Sea. The species...
Squirrels board train and ‘refuse to leave’ forcing cancellation
Two squirrels who boarded a rush hour train to Gatwick forced operators to cancel the service. The squirrels jumped on...
Woman fined £500 for fly-tipping after leaving cabinet outside home for passers-by to take
A woman from Bournemouth was left "really shocked" at being fined £500 for fly-tipping after leaving a cabinet outside her...
Mega-tsunami caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
A mega-tsunami caused by a landslide in Greenland caused the Earth to vibrate for nine days, a new study has...
New statue of Queen Elizabeth II divides opinion
A new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II in Northern Ireland has been ridiculed by local residents. The bronze statue of...
Disney superfan’s home up for sale – with huge murals and a sweet kingdom bedroom
Disney superfans dreaming of A Whole New World may have found what they are looking for - in the form...
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