Customs Finds 70 Finches in Hair Rollers
Officials believe the birds were brought to the U.S. to participate in singing contests.
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Is the Shoebill Stork a Real Animal?
Images and videos of the shoebill stork, a large African bird, are often met with skepticism.
Are Essential Oils Poisonous to Pets?
Medical experts back a woman's warning that eucalyptus and other oils can be harmful to pets.
‘Smiling’ Sun with ‘Smiling’ Birds
A photograph purportedly showing three birds flying in a 'smile' formation near a 'smiling' sun is a composite of at least two different photographs.
Is Throwing Rice at Weddings Bad for Birds?
An old rumor warns that discarded rice eaten by birds can expand in their tiny birdy stomachs and kill them.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.