Young crocodile, 2 pythons stolen from Australian zoo
A crocodile and two pythons have been stolen from a reptile zoo in Australia's capital city.
Swiss parachutist makes world's first jump from solar-powered plane
A parachutist completed the world's first jump from a solar-powered aircraft Tuesday after the plane soared to a height of 1,520 meters over western Switzerland, Swiss organizers said.
Woman in Central China smashes neighbor's security camera due to fear of bad luck
A woman in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, smashed her neighbor's security camera, saying that it created adverse fengshui and brought bad luck to her family, according to Knews on ...
Kind deliveryman shares flowers with fighting couple on Chinese Valentine's Day
A passing deliverymen offered his own flowers to a couple he saw fighting on the street in Beijing on Chinese Valentine's Day Tuesday, as the boyfriend had forgotten to buy ...
407-year-old tree hollowed out by fire still able to yield fruit
A 407-year old pear tree in Northwest China's Gansu Province that was hollowed out by fire was found to still be full of life and able to bear fruit.
Avid gamer refuses to evacuate amid massive floods
An avid gamer in Mianyang, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, was reluctant to evacuate when local police came to his house while he was in the middle of a game, despite ...
Authorities dismiss rumors of 800 escaped cobras
Muja has lived through multiple bombing campaigns and several countries -- all while never leaving a tiny pool in Belgrade's zoo for 83 years, making him the world's oldest captive ...
World's oldest captive alligator marks 83 years in Belgrade zoo
Muja has lived through multiple bombing campaigns and several countries -- all while never leaving a tiny pool in Belgrade's zoo for 83 years, making him the world's oldest captive ...
Dam odd: Satellite dishes on beaver huts tickle Canada
Satellite dishes are popping up on beaver dams across Canada -- but it's not because North America's largest rodents are binging on television, as some have gleefully speculated.
Weasel stuck in washing machine fends off firefighters' rescue attempts with noxious farts
Firefighters in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, encountered a unique challenge when trying to extricate a weasel from a washing machine, being foiled in their rescue attempts when the animal ...
Stud farm owner to donate pony to club after heroic horses passed away
The owner of a stud farm in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region will donate a pony to Cai Liangxing, who rode his horse into the sea to save a ...
Man starts growing breasts after taking excessive protein powder for gym workout
A 26-year-old man from Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, noticed he was starting to grow breasts after taking protein powder for three months, media reported Monday. Doctors at a local ...
Boar that stole German nudist's laptop may be culled
A wild boar that went viral after stealing a nudist's laptop by a lake in German capital Berlin last week could be targeted in a local cull, an official said ...
Justice sought for Marcel, French rooster shot for crowing
A French rooster named Marcel has amassed over 74,000 signatures on a petition protesting against his early demise by the gun of a neighbor fed up with his crowing.
Mexico investigates castration of 'selfie bear'
Mexican authorities say they have launched an investigation into the castration of a black bear who became famous after appearing in a selfie taken by a fearless hiker.
Parents demand $3,000 from teacher for cutting bubble gum out of student's hair as it 'goes against tradition'
A man in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, was recently ordered to post a 10-day public apology to a friend he had shamed on a social media platform by insulting ...
Man in Zhejiang ordered to post 10-day apology after insulting friend on social media platform
A man in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, was recently ordered to post a 10-day public apology to a friend he had shamed on a social media platform by insulting ...
Unambitious tomb-raiders give up after digging one meter as it was 'too tiring'
Police in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province arrested a group of four unambitious tomb-raiders who had given up digging before they had barely started, as it was "too tiring," reported Toutiao ...
Fugitive who killed roommate for pulling down his pants gets 15 years in prison
A fugitive in Baoding, North China's Hebei Province, has been sentenced to 15 years for killing his roommate, who was allegedly always trying to pull down his pants, media reported ...