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Venomous snake rescued from energy drink can

(Thanks to John Lobert)

IT'S WHAT SPIDERS DO WHEN THEY'RE FEELING ROMANTIC

Wolf spider lays eggs in British man’s toe on romantic cruise

(Thanks to John Lobert and Matt Filar)

FRANCE ON HIGH ALERT

Large ram or goat shuts down recycling center in England

(Thanks to MOTW and John Lobert, who says "Send this ram [or goat] to Washington!")

FOR THE HANDYPERSON ON YOUR LIST

A Japanese precision part manufacturing factory recently went viral for its bizarre new product – a line of hammers shaped like realistic bananas.

(Thanks to Ralph and Annette)

ALWAYS THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK

An ex-con with a lengthy rap sheet who is prohibited from carrying a handgun had a Smith & Wesson pistol stashed in his rectum when he was booked into jail early this morning, according to an Indiana police report.

(Thanks to Buck Nekkid, Emily, Leslie and w and Frank)

DIDN'T THIS ALSO HAPPEN TO MOSES?

Google apologizes after map led drivers down dirt path into the desert

(Thanks to Not My Usual Alias)

WE KNOW WHERE HE WAS HEADED

Police in Ann Arbor, Michigan, were led on a chase of a stolen forklift they say was being driven by a 12-year-old.

(Thanks to Robert Moats, B&C and Dave Vander Ark)

NORTH MIAMI BEACH DINING REPORT

Florida woman tries to eat counterfeit cash during arrest for Walmart scam, police say

(Thanks to Robert Moats and Buck Nekkid)

IN THAT CASE, SIR, YOU MAY RESUME EXTERMINATING

Florida pest, lawn worker exposes self to 2 customers while on the job, claims zipper was broken

(Thanks to Robert Moats)

FOURTEEN OF THEM ARE THE ENGLISH MUFFIN

British food: 20 best dishes

(Thanks to Ron T)