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Tragedy was averted on Christmas day after a 45-year-old tortoise nearly burned down his owners’ house. The tortoise was rescued from the blaze without any injuries. BBC reports that the incident occurred in Duton Hill, Essex, when the tortoise knocked a heat lamp on to its bedding, setting it alight. …

Some companies make strange requests from staff threatening to sack those who refuse to comply. But that did not workout this time found a Dutch after outrage greeted a bizarre request it recently made to staff. The Netherlands’ top supermarket chain said Tuesday it has ditched plans to ask staff …

A British woman has gone viral over the feat achieved by her dog. The woman said her dog may have broken a world record when she gave birth to a litter of 21 puppies. Joanne Hine said her Great Dane/American bulldog mix, Mary Jane, was initially expected to deliver a …

Roger Federer has been a household name for decades across the globe. His rising stature as the Swiss tennis master and his attacking prowess have continued to impress his fans globally for the last several years. The 38-year-old has been the face for Nike for over 20 years largely due …

This artist is so good you would think whatever he has drawn is actually for real. He has taken art to a new hyper realistic level. Social media community is loving his work and today, with over two million followers he is among the most popular artistes in YouTube. Italian …

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden arrived in Delhi this morning for a five-day visit. The royal couple flew in on an Air India plane from Stockholm, and the national carrier tweeted photos of them at the Delhi airport. Pics of the Swedish royal couple immediately went …

A regular work day turned into one that reporter Lazos Mantikos probably won’t forget in a hurry when a pig hogged his limelight. Mr Mantikos, a reporter for ANT1 TV’s Good Morning Greece, was delivering a report on Tuesday when he was chased by the pig on live TV, reports …

With the unbelievable rate of development of the high-tech sector every facet of life is being affected in a bizarre way. One aspect of life now receiving a strange touch from technology is the fashion industry. After reading this article you need to be careful with what you see on …

A Russian farm has given its dairy cows virtual reality headsets in a bid to reduce their anxiety. The herd donned VR systems adapted for the “structural features of cow heads” and were shown a “unique summer field simulation program”. Moscow’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food cited research which they …

There could be a Good Samaritan who keeps leaving thousands of pounds in streets in County Durham. Police and villagers are confused about why the cash, almost always £2,000 in £20 notes, appeared 12 times over the last five years. Four bundles have been left just this year, with the …