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IMAGINE HOW THE SEAHORSES FELT WHEN THEY SAW THE PHOTOS

Long-lost ocean worms photobomb tiny seahorses, surprising scientists

(Thanks to The Perts)

WAIT... YOU TAUGHT THEM FOR FROOT LOOPS?

'I taught rats to drive cars in exchange for Froot Loops

(Thanks to Annette and Ralph)

A SEEMINGLY FOOLPROOF SCHEME

Cigarette Smuggler Caught Trying to Cross River Disguised as a Water Plant

(Thanks to Ralph)

WHAT'S THAT CLANKING SOUND?

Qantas Airbus A380 flew for 294 hours with tool lodged in engine

(Thanks to Edmond Orignac)

IT'S STARTING

Google AI chatbot threatens student asking for homework help, saying: ‘Please die’

(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)

BOLO

"Feral and not trained" emus Thelma and Louise on the loose in South Carolina as state's monkey search continues

(Thanks to Ron Wylie)

AND IN SPORTS

Portuguese Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado from Quinta do Pomar was crowned World Champion Cheese on Friday.

(Thanks to Ron T)

MIAMI WOULD LIKE A WORD

Analysis: Atlanta is the worst U.S. city for driving in 2024

(Thanks to Jay Brandes)

'CHART YOUR FART'

CSIRO calls on Australians to track their flatulence

Users can track the frequency of their flatulence, and qualities like "smell, loudness, duration, linger and detectability."

(Thanks to Ralph, Jim Perth and Emily, Leslie and w)

WE JUST WANT A ROOM

Airbnb is courting controversy through a deal announced earlier this week which will allow up to 16 lucky customers to travel to the Roman Colosseum and play gladiator.

(Thanks to B&C, who ask "Are you not entertained?")