📅 News: 2025-04-23
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80-Year-Old Russian Woman Survives Plunge From Sixth Floor By Landing On Car

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CCTV footage of the dramatic window fall exploded on Russian social media, as locals gawked at the crumpled Lada’s sunken roof and the pensioner’s nonchalant escape. Search terms like “miracle survival Russia” now top viral news trends, fueling fascination worldwide.

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An octogenarian from Yekaterinburg just set the bar for wild survival stories, plummeting six stories and walking away. Russian dashcams, you have competition—granny defies gravity and common sense in the most literal way possible.

How a 19-Year-Old Victorian Memoirist Shocked America With Satanic Thirst and Genius Brags

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Mary MacLane's audacious 1902 memoir, "The Story of Mary MacLane," not only scandalized America with its candid confessions but also ignited a cultural frenzy. The book's explosive popularity led to the formation of "Mary MacLane Societies" nationwide, where young women gathered to discuss her radical ideas. Vaudeville acts parodied her work, and even a cocktail—the "Mary MacLane Highball"—was named in her honor. This whirlwind of fame allowed MacLane to escape Butte, Montana, and immerse herself in the bohemian circles of New York City, cementing her legacy as a trailblazing feminist icon.

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Long before TikTok thirst traps, Mary MacLane’s 1902 diary scandalized the nation with confessions of Napoleon lust, Satanic crushes, and 89 public boasts about her own genius. Victorian drama, meet viral memoir energy.

Pet Parrot Survives Week Stuck in Tree Because Nobody Taught It to Fly Down

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Marvel’s saga gripped the whole New Forest campsite, with campers pausing grilling marshmallows to suggest drone rescues and net drops. As #parrotrescue soared on UK social media, Marvel’s persistent “good girl” chant became the odd anthem of viral animal mishaps.

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Marvel the parrot's bacon-fueled rescue drama has neighbors questioning bird school curriculum. Forget cats in trees—now it’s clueless parrots stymied by basic gravity.

Hegseth Orders Full-Service Makeup Studio Installed Inside the Pentagon

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But here’s the real Pentagon curveball: Hegseth, once a Fox & Friends host, is the only one wielding the brushes—no pro makeup artists, just a director’s chair, a fresh countertop, and a mirror with lights. The viral news studio rumor? Pure DIY defense department drama.

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The Pentagon just got a glam squad. Move over, military briefings—there’s a new battle for flawless foundation under the fluorescent lights. Apparently, national security now includes HD-ready complexions.

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Fog Ransomware Demands Work Recaps or a Trillion Bucks, Channels Peak Musk Energy

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Fog’s ransom note even name-checks DOGE staffers like Edward Coristine, aka “bigballs,” rumored for ties to cyber gangs and dataleak.fun. This ransomware attack isn’t just a shakedown—it’s a viral cybercrime meme, fusing hacker humor with tech-world power plays.

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A ransomware gang now wants either Elon-style productivity memos or an easy trillion dollars. Corporate cybercrime has officially entered Silicon Valley fever dream territory, and the SEO keywords are almost as bonkers as the ransom note.

Australian Woman’s 1,035 Minions Collection Awarded Guinness World Record for Despicable Devotion

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What really sets Liesl Benecke’s Minions obsession apart is her Stuart tattoo—a nod to her favorite, the one-eyed rebel from Despicable Me. She says it sparks instant conversations with fellow fans, cementing her as Australia’s top Minions superfan and pop culture icon.

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Move over, toy hoarders—this Aussie just scored a Guinness World Record for amassing 1,035 Minions. The little yellow Despicable Me troublemakers have officially taken over her home—and probably her social life.

Michigan Doorbell Camera Catches Escaped Zebra-Donkey Hybrid Living Its Best Life

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While neighbors gawked at the hoofed spectacle, Blackman-Leoni Township police confirmed the zedonk trotted past parked cars before its safe return. Viral animal escape videos rarely star exotic hybrids like this—Michigan’s wildest doorbell footage just set a new bar.

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A zedonk on the loose in Michigan? This striped escapee hoofed it right past a suburban security camera, proving hybrid animals make for wild home security footage. Move over, porch pirates—there’s a new sheriff in town.

Wicklow Man’s Car Lost for Three Weeks After Epic Stag Night Brain Fog

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When Kieran finally got the call from Susan Maguire, who’d spotted his Carlow-registered Skoda Superb on Tory Top Road, his 19-day odyssey ended not with a clue from GPS, but a €200 reward and a feature on the Neil Prendeville Show—a true Irish viral news moment.

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Ireland’s search for the next great detective has a new hero: a Wicklow man who misplaced his car for three weeks after a legendary stag party. GPS, meet Guinness.

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Scientists Create Chewing Gum That Delivers Medication and Catches Herpes Viruses

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Beyond its antiviral prowess, this gum is a game-changer for oral health. Infused with plant-derived proteins, it not only combats viruses but also disrupts dental plaque formation, offering a dual-action defense. Imagine a future where a simple chew not only freshens breath but also shields against infections and cavities.

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Sick of pills and shots? Scientists at UPenn have engineered gum that both delivers meds and traps flu and herpes viruses. Finally, something to chew on besides your health insurance bill.

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Air Fryers Can Actually Make You Horny, Scientists Say—Here’s Why Dinner Gets Steamy

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Dubbed “air fryer flutters” by Philips, this viral kitchen craze isn’t just about tech—it’s a legit biological thrill. Dr. Eleanor Bryant confirms it’s novelty, speed, and that triumphant “ping” igniting dopamine, pride, and even a racing pulse at dinnertime.

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If your air fryer has you feeling extra “excited” in the kitchen, science says you’re not alone. Apparently, crispy fries are just the tip of the iceberg in this sizzling revelation.

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Woman Declared Dead Surprises Funeral Workers by Waking Up in Her Own Body Bag

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Palma’s “back-from-the-dead” saga now fuels viral global headlines, joining freak cases like Bella Montoya Castro in Ecuador and Texas teen Sammy Berko. As Son Valenti funeral staff recall seeing her fingers twitch, Spain’s medical protocols face intense public scrutiny.

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Hospital staff in Majorca waved goodbye to this elderly woman—only for her to say hello from a body bag en route to her own funeral. Spain’s news cycle just got a pulse, literally.

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London Garage-Sized Plot Hits Market for £1 as 'Super Urban Investment'

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But here’s the kicker: despite the £1 headline, the Ealing plot’s true minimum buy-in is £11,001 thanks to required deposits and fees—a fraction of local rent but still a far cry from a “bargain.” London real estate auctions remain the ultimate property wild card.

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A plot in West London barely big enough for a squirrel's commute is selling for the cost of a takeaway coffee. London real estate just entered the Twilight Zone.

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Bizarre Queen Camilla Vampire Theory Claims Royal Marriage Was Secret Initiation Rite

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Cranking up the viral vampire conspiracy, internet sleuths point to Camilla’s bout of pneumonia and her famously pale complexion as “evidence” she avoids sunlight—classic vampire lore. Yet, the only thing that’s truly immortal is royal family gossip online.

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English Queen Camilla and vampire conspiracy are spiking again, as royal watchers debate if her marriage was a supernatural career move. Who knew the Windsors could moonlight as creatures of the night?

Deer Decides Cat Needs a Spa Day, Homeowner Catches Bizarre Grooming Session

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Maple Valley’s front yard has become a hotspot for viral animal videos, with Pebbles and her unexpected deer spa partner racking up shares across TikTok and Instagram. This six-minute nuzzle-fest isn’t just cute—it’s redefining “pet grooming” in the world of animal friendships.

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A Washington homeowner caught a deer giving their cat, Pebbles, a full-on grooming. Move over pet spas—wildlife is now offering door-to-door pampering, and Pebbles might just be the new TikTok influencer of interspecies friendship.

What To Do When Your Cat Weighs the Same as a Kindergartener

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Biggie’s transformation proved that even a behemoth tabby can rediscover zoomies with the right care. The viral “chonky cat” video community now swaps tips like the rib test—if your cat feels meatier than the back of your hand, it’s time for a dechonking plan.

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A 43-pound chonker named Biggie redefines “fat cat” and inspires a guide to dechonking. Move over Garfield, there’s a new heavyweight in the house—literally.

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When Dishpan Hands Gave the Soviet Union a Reason to Restrict Travel

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That infamous Lux detergent campaign, with its shaming “kitchen slave” ads, wound up fueling Soviet rhetoric at the United Nations—turning American marketing into accidental “Cold War propaganda.” Who knew a viral detergent campaign could help set iron curtain policy?

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In a plot twist for global diplomacy, Soviet officials once cited dishpan hands—thanks to American ads—as cause for international restrictions. Diplomacy’s never looked so soapy or sudsy in the annals of weird news.

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