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THIS man’s decision not to take the bus may have saved him a few bucks. But more importantly, it likely saved his life.
THIS man’s decision not to take the bus may have saved him a few bucks. But more importantly, it likely saved his life.
VLADIMIR Putin isn’t afraid to throw his weight around and now the leader is claiming a new patch of land for Russia.
IT’S the UK version of popular Australian game show Letters and Numbers. But when the contestant was asked to draw some letters what followed was a moment of television gold.
PROTESTERS have taken to the streets in Hong Kong wearing bras and chanting ‘breasts are not weapons’. They have a good reason.
HE SPENT 17 years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. But after finally getting to taste freedom, Mr Nash’s luck got even worse.
WAS this lottery rigged? An investigation has been launched following a live lottery broadcast where something virtually impossible happened. And the presenter wasn’t quite sure what to do.
RIVAL street gangs are promoting a sickening competition on social media with the hashtag #100Days100Nights.
IT WAS a romantic moment for young couple while celebrating at a restaurant. But there’s just one thing wrong with this photo, and it’s got the internet in stitches.
WHEN a female orca became trapped on the rocks, it took a team of volunteers to launch a frantic and dramatic rescue attempt.
THE internet has exploded with speculation after LeBron James signed his latest deal. And if rumours are true, he would unequivocally be following in Michael Jordan’s footsteps.
WITH all the news around shark attacks this week, you can understand why this couple wanted to take precautions. But this is ridiculous.
A GROUP of bemused cows got a huge surprise when they were visited by a lost seal pup. And they didn’t quite know what to do with the unusual sight.
NORTH Korea just held political elections across the country to give its citizens a chance to vote on leadership. But there’s just one problem.
POPULAR photo sharing app Instagram has banned the search term ‘curvy’ sparking outrage and bemusement from users. And their reason for doing so is particularly strange.
WHAT’S wrong with this picture? A billboard erected by Vodafone has left the company red faced after residents accused the service provider of being transphobic.
BEACHGOERS were shocked to find a great white stranded on the beach after chasing a seagull onto the sand. And they weren’t quite sure what to do.
A TEEN girl wrote herself a bucket list back in 2012, and amazingly she has now ticked everything off. But the final feat cost the girl her life.
PHOTOS of people getting semicolon tattoos are popping up all over social media. But the meaningful message behind the tattoo trend makes perfect sense.
IT’S a famous parental threat and you’ve probably heard it yourself. But when a man actually followed through with it, he ended up in court.
AN IRISHMAN has been getting a lot of attention after posting a series of ridiculous and hilarious job offerings around the town.
A POPULAR Brisbane restaurant has been shut down after a patron found steel wool in her fried rice and was rushed to hospital. But the restaurant says it’s closed for other reasons.
A MAN with Asperger’s syndrome who was attacked by a group of thugs didn’t press charges, instead he came up with his own style of justice.
PHOTOS of a strange body art trend are appearing on social media. While some may think it looks good, doctors are warning people not to partake.
A FAMILY got the shock of a lifetime when an unexpected visitor leapt into their boat while out at sea. The encounter has left a woman in hospital and made a bloody mess of the vessel.
A VIDEO released by NASA shows a crazy eruption on the surface of the sun in what people are calling ‘breathtaking’ footage.
ALL good art is created to make a statement. But a giant mosaic of the Pope has enraged some in the Catholic Church.
A WOMAN has managed to pinch a flatscreen TV with a bizarre technique. While her friend stands watch, she casually hides it in the most surprising place.
CHINA is no stranger to food scandals but officials have had a tough time keeping their lunch down with the latest uncovering.
A FLYER for a Koran reading competition under the Islamic State has surfaced on Twitter and the prizes it boasts are chilling.
HE’S the Miley Cyrus super fan with 28 tattoos dedicated to the singer, however there’s just one problem. And now he’s had a change of heart.
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