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Man's $20 gift to wife turns into $50,000 lottery prize

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Man's $20 gift to wife turns into $50,000 lottery prize

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A low-cost gift from a Maryland man to his wife turned out to be the perfect present when the scratch-off lottery ticket won a $50,000 jackpot.

Loose camel, cow and donkey wander into Kansas neighborhood

Odd News // 2 weeks ago

Loose camel, cow and donkey wander into Kansas neighborhood

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Residents of a Kansas neighborhood were left perplexed when an unusual trio of animals -- a cow, a camel and a donkey -- wandered into the area.

Man transfers 40 pounds from hand to hand 100 times in 21 seconds

Odd News // 2 weeks ago

Man transfers 40 pounds from hand to hand 100 times in 21 seconds

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- An Idaho man tossed a dumbbell from hand to hand to break a Guinness World Record for transferring 40 pounds of weight 100 times.

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Iowa wrestling icon honored with giant cheese sculpture

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A renowned sculptor said it took four days to carve a 3,000-pound wheel of cheese into the likeness of an Iowa wrestling icon.

Baby born in passenger seat on side of Texas highway

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Baby born in passenger seat on side of Texas highway

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Texas said a couple were on the way to the hospital when they had to pull over on the side of the highway and deliver their baby.

Leopard lunges at motorcycle on India road

Odd News // 2 weeks ago

Leopard lunges at motorcycle on India road

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- An Indian Forest Service officer shared video of a leopard lunging at a motorcycle, missing the vehicle and its two riders by what appears to be a matter of inches.

175 don T-Rex costumes for annual Virginia run

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175 don T-Rex costumes for annual Virginia run

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A running club in Virginia gathered 175 people to run in Tyrannosaurus Rex costumes for an annual event and a Guinness World Record attempt.

British zoo's escaped stork captured 100 miles away

Odd News // 2 weeks ago

British zoo's escaped stork captured 100 miles away

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A stork that escaped from a British zoo in early November was captured by a bird watcher more than 100 miles away from the facility.

Man returns Colorado woman's wedding ring lost at Florida beach

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Man returns Colorado woman's wedding ring lost at Florida beach

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A Colorado woman had her wedding returned to her after losing it on a crowded beach while on vacation in Florida.

Small alligator hiding under car gives Florida police a scare

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Small alligator hiding under car gives Florida police a scare

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- A tiny alligator hiding under a Florida resident's car gave police a scare when it came bolting out from under the vehicle.

Parental pressure pays off for Missouri Lottery player

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Parental pressure pays off for Missouri Lottery player

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- A woman visiting her family in Missouri said it was her mother who convinced her to buy the lottery ticket that earned her a prize of $25,000 a year for life.

Man walking dog encounters 6-foot-tall bird

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Man walking dog encounters 6-foot-tall bird

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- A man taking his dog for a walk in Britain captured video of his unexpected encounter with a 6-foot tall rhea bird.

Modified Radio Flyer wagon sets speed record in Illinois

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Modified Radio Flyer wagon sets speed record in Illinois

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- An Illinois company set a Guinness World Record by tricking out a motorized Radio Flyer Wagon to reach a top speed of 30 mph.

Pop-up Hotella Nutella offers a hazelnut-themed experience

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Pop-up Hotella Nutella offers a hazelnut-themed experience

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- The makers of popular sandwich spread Nutella announced a contest to win a two-night stay at a pop-up hotel themed around the hazelnut treat.

Customers, employees chase deer through Ohio Walmart

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Customers, employees chase deer through Ohio Walmart

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Workers and employees at a Walmart store in Ohio came to the rescue of a confused deer that made its way inside the store and couldn't find a way back out.

'Hallmark Dream Job' offers $1,000 to watch 24 Christmas movies

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

'Hallmark Dream Job' offers $1,000 to watch 24 Christmas movies

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- A website is offering a "dream job" for a holiday-loving person looking to make $1,000 watching 24 Hallmark Christmas movies.

Escaped kangaroo on the loose in Mississippi

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Escaped kangaroo on the loose in Mississippi

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- The owner of a traveling petting zoo said a kangaroo is on the loose in Mississippi after escaping from her enclosure.

Lottery player wins $150,000 in New Jersey, $100,000 in Pennsylvania

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Lottery player wins $150,000 in New Jersey, $100,000 in Pennsylvania

Nov. 14 (UPI) -- A New Jersey man is a two-state lottery winner after winning $150,000 in his home state and $100,000 in Pennsylvania.

Guinness World Records Day sees new records for swimming, basetball

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Guinness World Records Day sees new records for swimming, basetball

Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Guinness World Records celebrated the 16th annual Guinness World Records Day by announcing records including the oldest person to complete a series of swimming challenges and six new records by the Harlem Globetrotters.

Deer with three antlers caught on camera in Michigan

Odd News // 3 weeks ago

Deer with three antlers caught on camera in Michigan

Nov. 14 (UPI) -- A Michigan photographer said he is not disclosing the Upper Peninsula location where he snapped a photo of a rare deer with three antlers.

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