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A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park

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A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park

Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

New Zealand parliament shows its spooky side in a tour of mysterious deaths and cat infestations

New Zealand parliament shows its spooky side in a tour of mysterious deaths and cat infestations

Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions

Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions

South Carolina apartment complex holds vigil for Walter the alligator

South Carolina apartment complex holds vigil for Walter the alligator

Taiwan marathon organizers apologize after giving out prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun

Taiwan marathon organizers apologize after giving out prizes in the shape of a Chinese machine gun

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Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

United Center removes the Bulls’ championship banners after they were damaged during a concert

United Center removes the Bulls’ championship banners after they were damaged during a concert

Michigan judge wanted Walmart shoplifters to wash cars. His boss stepped on the hose.

Michigan judge wanted Walmart shoplifters to wash cars. His boss stepped on the hose.

Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one

Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one

Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport

Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport

A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online

A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online

Working Capital: He whistles a happy tune from the Oval Office to the top of the Washington Monument

Working Capital: He whistles a happy tune from the Oval Office to the top of the Washington Monument

One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat

One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat

US surveillance balloon breaks free near Texas border and travels to Dallas area before crashing

US surveillance balloon breaks free near Texas border and travels to Dallas area before crashing

Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, ‘Cheetozard,’ sells at auction for $87,840

Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, ‘Cheetozard,’ sells at auction for $87,840

Piglets left to starve as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark have been stolen

Piglets left to starve as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark have been stolen

World’s oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

World’s oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

Crowds cheer as runners with frying pans race to mark annual Pancake Day

Crowds cheer as runners with frying pans race to mark annual Pancake Day

Timber over Tinder: Bridegroom’s Oak in a German forest has connected lovers for over a century

Timber over Tinder: Bridegroom’s Oak in a German forest has connected lovers for over a century

Cold-water swimmers in the Czech Republic set a new world record for the largest polar bear dip

Cold-water swimmers in the Czech Republic set a new world record for the largest polar bear dip

Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark

Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark

Best mullet? Best use of Taylor Swift? AP hands out its own movie awards ahead of the Oscars

Best mullet? Best use of Taylor Swift? AP hands out its own movie awards ahead of the Oscars

Hiker rescues pup from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania

Hiker rescues pup from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania

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