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For Sleepy Hong Kong Residents, 5-Hour Bus Tour is a Snooze

The 76-kilometer (47-mile), five-hour ride on a regular double-decker bus around the territory is meant...

World’s Biggest Triceratops Sells for $7.7 Million in Paris

The enormous skeleton, estimated to be over 66 million years old, was found in 2014...

Australian Town Overwhelmed by Response to Free Land Offer

Authorities have been overwhelmed by more than 250 inquires in less than two weeks from...

Rare Coin Made in Colonial New England Could Fetch $300,000

The silver one shilling coin made in Boston in 1652 was recently found in the...

NZ Police Answer 4-Year-Old’s Call, Confirm Toys Are Cool

An emergency call made by a 4-year-old New Zealand boy asking for police to come...

Israeli Scuba Diver Discovers Ancient Crusader Sword

An Israeli scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country's Mediterranean coast that...

More Than 90 Snakes Found Under Northern California Home

Al Wolf is used to clearing one or two snakes from under houses.

Liberian Teen Becomes Hero for Finding and Returning $50,000

Emmanuel Tuloe has been invited to meet Liberian President George Weah.

Large African Cat Captured After Escape in Detroit Suburb

A large cat native to Africa that escaped from its suburban Detroit home was captured...

2-Headed Baby Turtle Thrives at Massachusetts Animal Refuge

A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin turtle is alive and kicking — with all six of...

Capone’s Belongings Go for at Least $3 Million at Auction

Al Capone may have died nearly 75 years ago but it's clear interest in the...

Elk Roaming Colorado with Tire Around Neck for 2 Years Freed

Officers had to cut off the elk's five-point antlers to remove the encumbrance because they...