WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A wild fox broke into an outdoor flamingo habitat at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C. on Monday.The fox killed 25 American flamingos and one Northern pintail duck.According to the zoo, it is the first time a wild predator has broken into the mesh exhibit since it was built in the 1970s. Officials for the Smithsonian’s … [Read more...] about Wild fox kills 25 flamingos at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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Fake cancer patient sentenced to 5 years after collecting $105K in donations
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Amanda Riley falsified medical records and forged doctors’ notes to con people into donating for her “medical expenses”.She has collected $105,513 in donations but has pocketed the money and used it for personal expenses.The court accepted her plea to reduce the sentence to 5 years in lock up. Amanda Riley is sentenced to 5 years in prison … [Read more...] about Fake cancer patient sentenced to 5 years after collecting $105K in donations
Young girl seriously injured after coyote attack at the beach [Video]
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A child sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a coyote in Huntington Beach.Two coyotes were shot by the authorities following the incident.The police cautioned residents not to leave food out for coyotes, citing the dangers of feeding the animals. A young girl is recovering from serious injuries sustained during a coyote assault … [Read more...] about Young girl seriously injured after coyote attack at the beach [Video]
Man’s surprise marriage proposal at McDonald’s is met with humiliating rejection [Video]
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: This man decided to propose to his partner while at McDonald’s and ended with a harsh rejection.This exchange that ended up with the woman walking out is recorded in a video which has been shared on social media.The clip posted online now has 3.7 views on Twitter. Social media is talking about this failed marriage proposal in a McDonald’s in South … [Read more...] about Man’s surprise marriage proposal at McDonald’s is met with humiliating rejection [Video]
Fragments from a ‘fireball’ meteor scattered across Mississippi
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Mississippi residents are collecting fragments from the ‘fireball’ meteor that blazed across three U.S. states.The meteorite was traveling at 35,000 mph (56,000 km/h) when it exploded at around 8:03 p.m. local time with the “energy equivalent of 3 tons of TNT.”NASA requested the public to stop sending in meteorite fragments for analysis and recommended … [Read more...] about Fragments from a ‘fireball’ meteor scattered across Mississippi