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Chinese couple dangle from suspension bridge for wedding

A Chinese couple marked their wedding day in their own special way -- by dangling underneath a glass bottom suspension bridge overlooking a gorge. | Video

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Famed flamingo Pinky dead in Florida after man attacks it

TAMPA, Fla. A Chilean flamingo named Pinky which was known for its dancing was euthanized at a Florida theme park after being badly injured by a man who reached into its pen and threw it to the ground, Tampa police said on Wednesday.

Aug 03 2016

Some fish tackle ocean global warming by pretending it's night

OSLO Some fish may cope with the changing chemistry of the oceans linked to global warming by permanently setting their body defenses to night-time levels, the time of day when they find sea water least hospitable, a study said on Monday.

Pakistani lawmaker seeks to protect nation's youth: from Doraemon cartoons

LAHORE, Pakistan A Pakistani opposition lawmaker on Wednesday proposed banning 24-hour cartoon TV channels, specifically the popular Japanese series "Doraemon", drawing ridicule on social media in a country fighting corruption, poverty and Islamist militants.

Aug 03 2016

British 'donkey whisperer' translates 'ee-aws' using technology

A self-proclaimed "donkey whisperer" is encouraging people in London to use technology to help them understand donkeys' emotions and mannerisms. | Video

Jul 27 2016

Bottoms up! Man leaves clothes in pub as he goes to get cash

PRAGUE A drinker who could not pay his bar bill left his clothes at the pub as collateral as he headed off naked to get cash, Czech police said.

Jul 26 2016