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Rabbits are cute and cuddly and now it turns out also very smart and loyal - at least this bunny from Australia is. Imaginatively called 'Rabbit' by his family, he is cre...

For those who have seen Disney's 'Jump In', it may come as no surprise that Double Dutch rope jumping has finally been recognized as an official sport, at least in New Yo...

At this time of the year, the pristine blue waters of the French Riviera, also known as Cote d'Azur is normally swarming with tourists. However, this year, the guests enj...

Millions of commuters who use the Waterloo train station in London, are in for a special treat this week - Wads and Wads of money spilling out of an over-stuffed bank vau...

In the wild, both leopards and crocodiles are dangerous predators. While crocodiles are known to attack and kill leopards, a reversal in roles has never been encountered...

Fans and collectors of Matchbox cars are looking forward to this fall with great anticipation. For on September 16th and 17th, Dr. Scott Gillogly's collection of 3,500 Ma...

Imagine walking along the ocean and finding a bottle with a message - except the message is not someone looking for help, but someone looking for a friend. If that's not...

Harnessing ocean tides to provide consumers with electricity moved closer to becoming a reality early last week, when the first ever commercial electricity powered by the...

If you happen to be in Twinsburg Ohio, on the weekend of August 1st, don't be surprised if you see double, triple or even quadruple images of every person you meet. That'...

The next time your mom heads out for a pedicure (that thing that makes her toes look all pretty), don't be surprised if she comes back smelling a little 'fishy'. Welcome...

When the people of Peru in South America, say they love Guinea Pigs, the really mean it! This weekend thousands of them gathered to celebrate the third annual Guinea Pig...

Third grade curriculum in most schools consists of sharpening Math, English and Computer skills and taking them up a notch. However, if you are lucky enough to be in Anne...

This Chinese man, who has no hands, has found a unique way to make a living - by repairing bicycle tires with his feet. He was photographed on the streets of China, where...

Leatherback Sea Turtles, the largest of all living sea turtles have been on our Planet for over 100 million years. They have survived the dinosaurs and watched the evolut...

Italian artist Mario Mariotti has been dead for over a decade now, but the unusual pieces of art he created still amazes people, both young and old. Unlike other artists,...

What happens when an animal can't get along with his own kind - Well he moves in with some kind humans and becomes a pet - At least that's what happened to this little la...

On August 1st a very narrow corridor of the Earth will be treated to a special treat - a total solar eclipse. The areas that will be touched include parts of Northern Can...

An organic farm in the middle of a concrete jungle like Manhattan? - Sounds impossible? Not if you envision a 'vertical' farm, situated in a 30-storey skyscraper - someth...

White lions are extremely rare to begin with, so when seven are born on the same day, it is definitely something to celebrate. The seven cuties were born to two different...

Life is simple for us human beings - we either prefer doing all our work with our left or right hand. But what happens if you are an octopus and have eight hands to choos...

Like most high seniors, Brad Cullinan and Katheryn Maloney are trying to earn some money this summer. However, instead of taking up a summer job, they have decided to sta...

While we all talk about the three R's - Reduce, Reuse & Recycle, very few of us pursue it to the extent that the people of Kamikatsu Town in Japan do. They declared war a...

What could be worse than living in the World's poorest country? - How about living in the poorest neighborhood in the poorest country. Welcome to Kroo Bay, a small commun...

Blackbirds with their distinctive yellow beaks, singing in their rich, varied and flute-like voices are a very common and welcomed sight in London. However not this littl...