HERE'S THE SCOOP: In China, an innocent man was arrested five times in three days.A criminal with a striking resemblance to the man escaped from prison and police offered a significant 700,000¥ reward.The fugitive's image was everywhere, prompting reward-seekers to report the man to the authorities no less than five times. A Chinese man recently endured the worst week … [Read more...] about Innocent man arrested 5 times in 3 days
Kongthong: the village where everyone’s name is a song
HERE'S THE SCOOP: Kongthong, a remote village tucked away in the hills of India’s Meghalaya state, has a unique, melodic tradition.Every inhabitant receives both a traditional name and a song at birth, both of which become their identity.The town has become known as India's Whistling Village. Kongthong, a remote village tucked away in the hills of India’s Meghalaya … [Read more...] about Kongthong: the village where everyone’s name is a song
Scientists predict Earth will develop Saturn-like rings made of garbage
HERE'S THE SCOOP: Scientists say "Earth is on course to have its own rings. They'll just be made of junk."NASA says the Department of Defense is tracking more than 27,000 pieces of space junk.With a growing commercial space industry, the colume of space junk will likely grow significantly. As more and more debris accumulates in space and surrounds Earth's orbit, one … [Read more...] about Scientists predict Earth will develop Saturn-like rings made of garbage
Family finds venomous snake in Christmas tree [Video]
HERE'S THE SCOOP: A South African family found a venomous snake slithering in their Christmas tree.They summoned the owner of a local reptile rescue service to retrieve the snake.Gerrie Heyns, owner of Snake Lives Matter, posted a video showing how he captured the slithery guest. That sure isn't an ornament! In South Africa, a wildlife rescuer received a call from a … [Read more...] about Family finds venomous snake in Christmas tree [Video]
Armed suspects steal groom’s Rolex during wedding reception
HERE'S THE SCOOP: In Philadelphia, a groom stepped outside to grab some fresh air and he ended up losing his watch.The groom was walking near his reception when two armed men accosted him and stole his Rolex.The city has experienced at least eight armed robberies recently, including two other men who lost their Rolex watches. A newly married groom stepped outside his … [Read more...] about Armed suspects steal groom’s Rolex during wedding reception