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American scorpion found by dog in Hamilton street
AN inquisitive dog almost got more than it bargained for after coming across a tropical scorpion outside the family home in Hamilton.
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Chinese toddler drives toy scooter through rush hour traffic video
A three-year-old Chinese boy cheated death after riding a toy scooter through a city intersection during rush hour.
On a wingsuit and a prayer: The leap from 2,400ft with no parachute video
A STUNTMAN has become the first person to jump out of a helicopter and land without using a parachute.
1 commentRevenge is a dish best served cold – and online
More than half of the UK population claim to be contemplating revenge – and social networks are the preferred platform for getting even, research has found.
Pumas may be on the loose in Scotland as cat corpse is discovered
A DOG walker has stumbled upon the corpse of an animal experts believe may have been a puma near a Scottish beauty spot.
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Dog to become fire investigator Picture gallery
A Springer Spaniel is to become Scotland’s first ever full-time fire investigation sniffer dog.
Video: Travellers face prosecution over sulky road race video
TRAVELLERS who were filmed racing ponies through traffic on a busy main road in Ireland are likely to be prosecuted, police sources have said.
Cat tales: What they say about the celebrity stray
THE book Tobermory Cat will tell the tales of an “independent” ginger living on the Isle of Mull, according to the publishers.
Artist accuses writer of stealing cat story idea from Facebook Picture gallery
THE claws are out and clearly sharpened in a vicious cat-fight over a fictional feline – Tobermory Cat.
New Super Cool Bra unveiled in Japan
Lingerie maker Triumph has unveiled a new bra which comes equiped with refrigerated cooling gel pads.
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Bogof on S J Peploe: Flipside of painting revealed
WHEN buying high art, it is not often you see a “buy one, get one free” – or “Bogof” – offer. But that is exactly what the purchaser of a painting by Scottish Colourist S J Peploe will get for his £300,000.
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Tsunami bike found 4,000 miles away
A Harley Davidson motorbike which was swept away by last year’s Japanese tsunami has been washed up on a Canadian island 4,000 miles away.
P-p-pick up a penguin: Welsh tourists arrested after ‘Hangover’ stunt video
THE common takeaway for the British drunk is the kebab, but they do things differently Down Under, which is why two Welsh tourists have been fined more than £600 for picking up a penguin.
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UK tourists steal penguin in ‘Hangover’ stunt video
TWO British tourists who broke into a Australian theme park and stole a penguin following a drunken night out have each been fined 1,000 Australian dollars.
3 commentsLondon’s penguins turning to crime
“Criminal” penguins have been conducting a series of thefts at the London Aquarium.
For sale – but Who would buy 22 Tardises?
THEY have been a feature of Edinburgh’s streets for 80 years, the city’s unique variation on the police box beloved by Doctor Who fans.
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