Meet Merlin, the Record-Breaking Pig With Over a Million Instagram Followers
Merlin the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig just broke a Guinness World Record as the most followed pig on Instagram — and he communicates using 26 sound buttons.
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Florida Hospital Sues Patient Who Refuses to Leave After Discharge
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is suing a patient who has refused to leave her hospital room for five months after being formally discharged in October 2025.
Joro Spiders Are Spreading Across the Southeast — and Egg Season Is Almost Here
Joro spiders are spreading fast across the Southeast this spring. Here's what they look like, why they're a problem for native species, and what you can actually do about it.
LA County Seizes 700 Animals From One Property in Largest Case in U.S. History
LA County animal control seized 700 cats and dogs from a Lake Hughes rescue facility in what may be the largest animal cruelty case of its kind in U.S. history.
Man Smashes $240,000 Worth of Art at Glass Museum
A man broke into Seattle's Chihuly Garden and Glass, smashed 12 irreplaceable sculptures worth $240,000, and tried to stab a security guard with a glass shard.
San Jose Daycare Co-Owner Convicted in Toddler Drowning Deaths
A jury convicted San Jose daycare co-owner Shanin Gheblehshenas on three counts of felony child endangerment in the 2023 drowning deaths of two toddlers.
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Mar 27, 2026 4 min readCamel Beauty Contests Are Real — And Botox Can Get You Disqualified
Camel beauty contests in the Middle East are serious business. Here’s why some camels were disqualified for cosmetic enhancements and what these competitions are really about.
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Mar 26, 2026 5 min readWhy Pokémon Card Collecting Is Having a Quiet Comeback
Pokémon card collecting is on the rise again in 2026. Here’s why the hobby is growing, what’s changed, and how new collectors are getting started.
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Mar 26, 2026 3 min readCheerleading Pioneer and Charlie Kirk Mentor Dies After Pickleball Accident
Jeff Webb died on March 19 after a pickleball fall two weeks prior caused a severe head injury. He founded Varsity Spirit in 1974 and served as International Cheer Union president.