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Trappers hunting for alligator in Lake Erie

Odd News // 1 day ago

Trappers hunting for alligator in Lake Erie

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Authorities and animal rescuers in Pennsylvania are on the hunt for an alligator caught on camera taking a swim in Lake Erie.

Kangaroo escapes prison in Czech Republic

Odd News // 1 day ago

Kangaroo escapes prison in Czech Republic

Two newborn patas monkeys being hand-raised at New York zoo

Odd News // 1 day ago

Two newborn patas monkeys being hand-raised at New York zoo

'Last minute' decision leads Michigan man to lottery jackpot

Odd News // 1 day ago

'Last minute' decision leads Michigan man to lottery jackpot

David Rush breaks 15 Guinness World Records in one day

Odd News // 1 day ago

David Rush breaks 15 Guinness World Records in one day

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Serial record-breaker David Rush visited Guinness World Records headquarters in London and broke 15 records in a single day.

N.J. man plays 'World of Warcraft' for 78 hours, 30 minutes

Odd News // 1 day ago

N.J. man plays 'World of Warcraft' for 78 hours, 30 minutes

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- A New Jersey man put his insomnia to good use by playing "World of Warcraft" for more than 78 hours, breaking two world records in the process.

Texas firefighters free stuck kitten from outdoor drain

Odd News // 1 day ago

Texas firefighters free stuck kitten from outdoor drain

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Firefighters and animal control officers teamed up in Texas to rescue a kitten trapped in an outdoor drain.

Man wins lottery jackpot one day after missing by single number

Odd News // 2 days ago

Man wins lottery jackpot one day after missing by single number

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- A Michigan man who was one digit away from winning a Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot ended up winning the jackpot the next day.

Eggs from rare orange lobster hatch into orange lobster babies

Odd News // 2 days ago

Eggs from rare orange lobster hatch into orange lobster babies

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- A rare orange lobster being studied at the University of New England is now a mother to 100 babies, some of which share her unusual coloration.

Groundhog found inside claw machine at Pa. mini golf course

Odd News // 2 days ago

Groundhog found inside claw machine at Pa. mini golf course

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania game warden was summoned to a mini golf course after employees spotted an unusual prize in the claw machine -- a live groundhog.

Escaped water buffalo herd wanders Nashville neighborhood

Odd News // 2 days ago

Escaped water buffalo herd wanders Nashville neighborhood

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- A herd of water buffalo escaped from a Nashville farm and went wandering through a neighborhood twice in a matter of days.

Ontario premier tells residents: 'Don't be pooping on the beach'

Odd News // 2 days ago

Ontario premier tells residents: 'Don't be pooping on the beach'

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a request of the province's citizens: "Folks, don't be pooping on the beach."

Firefighters rescue raccoon stuck in storm drain grate

Odd News // 3 days ago

Firefighters rescue raccoon stuck in storm drain grate

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Massachusetts shared photos from the rescue of an unlucky raccoon that got its head stuck in an iron storm drain grate.

Change of routine earns Maryland woman $50,000 lottery prize

Odd News // 3 days ago

Change of routine earns Maryland woman $50,000 lottery prize

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A Maryland woman changed up her usual lottery playing routine and ended up winning a $50,000 prize.

Thieving seagull snatches man's wallet in grocery store parking lot

Odd News // 3 days ago

Thieving seagull snatches man's wallet in grocery store parking lot

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts man is offering a reward for the return of his wallet after it snatched by a thieving seagull outside of a grocery store.

Oklahoma dog starts house fire by chewing on battery

Odd News // 3 days ago

Oklahoma dog starts house fire by chewing on battery

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- An Oklahoma canine is in the doghouse after being caught on camera starting a fire by chewing on a lithium ion battery.

TikTok-famous parrot breaks world record for identifying objects

Odd News // 3 days ago

TikTok-famous parrot breaks world record for identifying objects

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A TikTok-famous parrot from Florida earned a Guinness World Record by successfully identifying 12 objects in three minutes.

Wallaby on the loose visits golf course in England

Odd News // 3 days ago

Wallaby on the loose visits golf course in England

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A wallaby caused a stir when it turned up somewhere far from its native home -- a golf course in England.

Mystery alligator found wandering on North Carolina road

Odd News // 4 days ago

Mystery alligator found wandering on North Carolina road

Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A mystery alligator was found wandering on a road in North Carolina's Rowan County and was relocated to a zoo.

Firefighters hoist deer out of hole on Wisconsin college campus

Odd News // 4 days ago

Firefighters hoist deer out of hole on Wisconsin college campus

Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Wisconsin came to the rescue of a deer that fell into a hole in the ground on a college campus and couldn't climb back out.

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