Carrier Pigeon Message From WWI Soldier Found In French Alsace Region
Carrier pigeon message from WWI soldier found in French Alsace region. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54870322 (Photo courtesy of bbc.co.uk)
Russian Scientists Discover Huge Walrus Haulout In Arctic Circle
Scientists in northern Russia have discovered a huge walrus haulout on the shores of the Kara Sea where their habitat is under threat from shrinking ice and human activity. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-animals-walruses-idUSKBN27M1TL (Photo courtesy of The Tribune India)
India Teen’s 6 Foot Hair Breaks Guinness World Record
India teen’s 6 foot hair breaks Guinness World Record. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/11/05/India-teenagers-6-foot-hair-breaks-Guinness-World-Record/7461604595665/ (Photo courtesy of UPI)
Gabe Newell, President Of Valve, Launching Gnome Into Space To Thank New Zealand
Gabe Newell, president of Valve, the video game company behind the Half-Life series and game marketplace Steam, is thanking the country of New Zealand for its hospitality by launching a gnome into space with aerospace company Rocket. https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/2/21546596/valve-gabe-newell-gnome-space-new-zealand-rocket-labs (Photo courtesy of Valve)
Endangered Pangolins Rescued And Nursed Back To Health By Team Of South African Volunteers
Endangered pangolins are rescued and nursed back to health by team of South African volunteers. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pangolin-patrol-volunteer-team-rescues-endangered-animals-74015104 (Photo courtesy of AP)
New Zealand Author’s Book Pulled After Criticizing Foreign Affairs Minister’s Traditional Maori Tattoo
A New Zealand author’s book has been pulled from an online store after she criticised the foreign affairs minister’s traditional Maori tattoo. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54805368 (Photo courtesy of dailymail.co.uk)
Britain’s Boaty McBoatface Heads For Open Seas
Britain’s Boaty McBoatface heads for open seas. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/britains-polar-ship-boaty-mcboatface-171049115.html?soc_src=newsroom&soc_trk=com.apple.UIKit.activity.AddToReadingList&.tsrc=newsroom (Photo courtesy of NY Times)
World’s Largest Live Streamed Seance Achieves Guinness World Record
A British TV channel said it achieved Guinness World Record when more than 9,000 people tuned in to watch the “world’s largest live streamed seance.” https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/11/03/Seance-live-streamed-from-British-manor-breaks-Guinness-record/7051604422950/ (Photo courtesy of UPI)
Scientists Develop Coating For Socks That Cures Stinky Feet
Scientists develop coating for socks that cures stinky feet. https://a.msn.com/r/2/BB1ayGaf?m=en-us&referrerID=InAppShare (Photo courtesy of msn.com)
Firefighters Rescue Three Men Trapped Inside Tumble Dryer
Firefighters rescue 3 men trapped inside a tumble dryer. https://news.sky.com/story/essex-firefighters-rescue-three-men-trapped-in-a-tumble-dryer-12119354 (Photo courtesy of LADBible)