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$1 graduation gift turns into lifetime lottery prize

Odd News // 6 days ago

$1 graduation gift turns into lifetime lottery prize

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- A Connecticut woman's $1 graduation gift turned out to be more valuable than expected when the lottery ticket won her $2,000 a month for life.

Paddle ball world record attempt planned in Cleveland

Odd News // 6 days ago

Paddle ball world record attempt planned in Cleveland

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Ohio organizers are hoping to gather at least 500 people to break a Guinness World Record for most people doing paddle ball at the same time.

Wandering polecat rescued from government building in Wales

Odd News // 6 days ago

Wandering polecat rescued from government building in Wales

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers were called to a public youth center's offices in Wales when a polecat wandered into the building.

Company unveils Champagne designed for space drinking

Odd News // 6 days ago

Company unveils Champagne designed for space drinking

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- A California winery took a zero-gravity flight to test out its latest product -- a Champagne-style beverage designed to be enjoyed in space.

Bear's dental office break-in attempt caught on video

Odd News // 6 days ago

Bear's dental office break-in attempt caught on video

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Security cameras at a California dental practice captured video of a black bear attempting to break through the front door while fleeing police.

Toy Hall of Fame finalists: American Girl dolls, Uno cards

Odd News // 6 days ago

Toy Hall of Fame finalists: American Girl dolls, Uno cards

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- The National Toy Hall of Fame in New York state announced finalists for its 2018 induction class, including Magic 8 Ball, Masters of the Universe and Uno.

Big package of marijuana washes up on Florida beach

Odd News // 6 days ago

Big package of marijuana washes up on Florida beach

Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in Florida said beach visitors were surprised to arrive at the shore to discover a huge package of marijuana washed up in the sand.

Three-horned cow caught on video in Brazil

Odd News // 1 week ago

Three-horned cow caught on video in Brazil

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A surprised witness at a farm in Brazil captured video of an animal with an unusual feature -- a cow with three horns.

Kayaker rescues osprey in Virginia river

Odd News // 1 week ago

Kayaker rescues osprey in Virginia river

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A Virginia kayaker came to the rescue of an osprey by plucking the bird of prey out of a river where it was seen struggling to swim.

Inventor takes flying car for successful test flight

Odd News // 1 week ago

Inventor takes flying car for successful test flight

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A Philippines inventor said his homemade flying car has completed its first successful test flight after six years of development.

Swooping magpie stalks cyclist on Australian road

Odd News // 1 week ago

Swooping magpie stalks cyclist on Australian road

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A cyclist in Australia captured video of a dedicated magpie repeatedly swatting him on the back of his helmet.

Newlyweds taking wedding photos soaked by rogue wave

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Newlyweds taking wedding photos soaked by rogue wave

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania couple taking their wedding photos on a Hawaiian beach ended up soaked by a huge wave and the moment was caught on video.

100-foot-long 'fatberg' found in Detroit-area sewer

Odd News // 1 week ago

100-foot-long 'fatberg' found in Detroit-area sewer

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Officials in a Michigan county said they are hoping a massive "fatberg" found in a suburban Detroit sewer will help change people's behavior.

McDonald's run turns into $200,000 lottery jackpot

Odd News // 1 week ago

McDonald's run turns into $200,000 lottery jackpot

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A North Carolina man said a McDonald's run to pick up food for his kids turned into a $200,000 trip when he scored a lottery jackpot.

Ohio town mourns death of first female dog mayor

Odd News // 1 week ago

Ohio town mourns death of first female dog mayor

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- An Ohio town is mourning the death of its first female mayor -- a border collie named Lucy Lou.

Oregon party planners aim for blanket fort record

Odd News // 1 week ago

Oregon party planners aim for blanket fort record

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- An Oregon party planning group announced its next venture will double as a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest blanket fort.

Missouri couple warn of escaped kangaroo in the area

Odd News // 1 week ago

Missouri couple warn of escaped kangaroo in the area

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- A Missouri couple are asking neighbors to be on the lookout for their unusual escaped pet -- a kangaroo.

Gila monsters, alligator seized from car in New York state

Odd News // 1 week ago

Gila monsters, alligator seized from car in New York state

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Authorities in New York state said they arrested a man who had bearded dragons, Gila monsters, caimans and an alligator in his car.

Bear freed from metal cream can stuck on head

Odd News // 1 week ago

Bear freed from metal cream can stuck on head

Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Conservation officers and firefighters in Minnesota used the Jaws of Life to remove an old 10-gallon metal cream can from a bear's head.

'Crack pipe' vending machines found in Long Island

Odd News // 1 week ago

'Crack pipe' vending machines found in Long Island

Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Police in the Long Island town of Coram, N.Y. are looking for the people responsible for putting up vending machines that appear to be crack pipes.

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