‘Human Composting’ May Soon Be Legal in Washington State
The bill legalizing the burial alternative has passed the Legislature and is headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee.
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Do Vegetarians Live Longer Than Meat Eaters?
While some studies have found that vegetarians have longer lifespans, the question is difficult to research and certainty on the issue remains elusive.
Couple Charged With Murder After Infant’s Body Found in a Baby Swing
A coroner said that the baby hadn't been moved from the seat in a week.
Was a Japanese Man Crushed to Death by a Pile of Pornography?
Spurious articles reported that a man was crushed by a pile of pornography; he actually died of a heart attack.
Did a 12-Year-Old Girl Livestream Her Suicide?
Authorities are investigating the death of a Polk County, Georgia, girl who livestreamed her suicide.
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Halloween Trickery Turns Deadly
These Halloween hanging stunts went terribly wrong.
Was a Suicide Mistaken for Halloween Decoration?
“The body was in plain view of the entire apartment complex [and] they all didn’t do anything.”
Have People Been Buried Alive?
And could it still happen?
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Walk Out of 9/11 Memorial Service?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
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.