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THIS JUST IN

River Oaks condo boasts a curiously shaped pool

(Thanks to Stan Ruth)

LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT?

The mayor of a remote Italian island overrun by wild goats has offered to give the animals away to anyone willing to take one in.

(Thanks to Doug Ogg)

27 O'CLOCK AND ALL IS WELL

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone

(Thanks to GJ)

AND IN BOXING ON SKATES

Rangers-Devils game erupts into 10-player brawl 2 seconds after opening faceoff; 8 ejected

(Thanks to Steve K.)

WHAT CHOICE DID HE HAVE?

Customer pulls gun on Burger King employee after getting a discounted breakfast, police say

(Thanks to Rick Day)

THE WORD IS ‘HERO’

Territorial turkey terrorizing school chased off by umbrella-wielding principal

(Thanks to Ralph)

FRANCE ON HIGH ALERT

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

(Thanks to Merzrap)

WE HOPE THIS PLAN DOESN'T INVOLVE SQUIRRELS

Thailand has a plan to contain the monkey mayhem in the popular tourist town of Lopburi

(Thanks to Suzie Q Wacvet, who says "I saw Monkey Mayhem open for the Animals.")

WE ALREADY HAVE A DOG TO DO THIS

Apple Exploring 'Mobile Robot' That 'Follows Users Around Their Homes'

(Thanks to Ron T and Charles  Cates)

THE COMMENTS

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UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT

After being read his rights, Owens reportedly admitted to striking Merck “in the face one time with his Bible because she was being rude to him.”

(Thanks to Doug Ogg, Ralph and Not My Usual Alias)

SOMEBODY IS SO GROUNDED

Lamborghini written off after 13-year-old takes it for a joyride

(Thanks to B&C)

A Florida Junior License is on the way.

THIS IS NOT GOOD

Ohio-based Midstate Contractors shared a video this week of a squirrel leaping off the top of the multi-story building, slamming into the pavement, and then scurrying away.

(Thanks to Rick Day)