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farms

The Farmer Who Sold Millions in Fake Organic Seeds Is Now Headed to Prison

Organic seeds are lucrative.
Erik Shilling June 10, 2016
cemeteries

Australia's Famous Waverly Cemetery Could Fall Into The Sea

Its situation is a bit precarious.
Eric Grundhauser June 10, 2016
art

Vandals Destroy 8,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Art in Australia

Stop doing this.
Erik Shilling June 10, 2016
North Koreans getting together to make kimchi.
food

Kim Jong-Un Wants Kimchi Factories In Every North Korean Region

Kimchi for all.
Cara Giaimo June 10, 2016
sports

Found: The Last, Lost Olympic Gold Medals Given for Golf

The last time golf was an Olympic sport was 1904.
Sarah Laskow June 10, 2016
science

They've Finally Named 4 New Elements

One for a city, another for a state, a third for a country, and a fourth for a living scientist.
Erik Shilling June 9, 2016
science

China's Plans for a Huge 'Space Station' Nearly 2 Miles Underwater

For research.
Erik Shilling June 9, 2016
Scooby dooby doo, where are you? (Photo: Twitter)
animals

Giant Inflatable Dog Poop Is Stolen in Spain

Someone must have cleaned it up.
Cara Giaimo June 9, 2016
monuments

Found: A Hidden Monument in the Center of Petra

Space archaeology strikes again.
Sarah Laskow June 9, 2016
schools

This Floating Schoolhouse Just Collapsed After a Heavy Storm

Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Eric Grundhauser June 9, 2016
fires

The Ashen Remains of a Canadian Boomtown After a Massive Wildfire

Residents are just beginning to return.
Erik Shilling June 8, 2016
nature

Tree from Minecraft Found to Be the Tallest in the Tropics

One guy climbed it with a tape measure.
Erik Shilling June 8, 2016
stairs

Hiker Nearly Falls Off Illegal Swing on Hawaii's Famous Stairway to Heaven

A hairy situation.
Eric Grundhauser June 8, 2016
The culprit.
monkeys

Monkey Shuts Down Kenya's Power Supply

Or was the poor animal just a fall guy?
Cara Giaimo June 8, 2016
nazis

Found: A Stash of 19th Century Wine Abandoned by Nazi Sympathizers

It's still good!
Sarah Laskow June 8, 2016
ancient

Israel Finds 22 Pounds of Ancient Coins, Artifacts in Norwegian Diplomat's Car

He was arrested.
Erik Shilling June 7, 2016
science

Electric Eels Revealed to Make Leaping Attacks, Confirming 200-Year-Old Legend

They are sneakier than you thought.
Erik Shilling June 7, 2016
National Guard soldiers prepare to fake-deliver supplies to Vashon Island this morning, as part of Cascadia Rising.
earthquakes

Practicing for the Pacific Northwest's Massive Future Earthquake

"Cascadia Rising" will feature 20,000 soldiers, ham radio operators, and emergency personnel.
Cara Giaimo June 7, 2016