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81-year-old Boston woman named world’s oldest train driver
Helen Antenucci was dubbed the world's oldest train operator at the age of 81. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records…
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90-year-old Michigan man receives honorary high school diploma
Bob Bonhomme was presented with an honorary high school diploma by Portage Public Schools in Michigan. Photo courtesy of Portage Public Schools…
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‘Mistake’ earns Maryland Lottery player $32,000
A Maryland man said he made a "mistake" in adding the Bonus option to his Keno ticket, but he ended up winning $32,000. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo…
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Korean noodles recalled in Denmark for being ‘too spicy’
Three varieties of Buldak noodles from South Korean company Samyang have been recalled in Denmark due to their high levels of capsaicin, the chili pepper extract that causes spicy…
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Loose monkey sighting reported in Illinois county
Authorities in Whiteside County, Ill., are investigating a reported sighting of a monkey on the loose. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo…
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Friend’s social media post leads man to $400,000 lottery prize
Melvin Brooks said a friend's $100 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket led to his trying the same game and winning $400,000. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo…
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Flight delayed after sugar glider escapes aboard plane
An Eastern Airlines flight from Shanghai to Jinan, China, was delayed after a sugar glider that was smuggled onto the flight by its owner escaped in the passenger compartment of the…
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Condo building to be demolished for blocking local scenery
A Japanese developer said a nearly-completed condo building in Kunitachi, Tokyo Prefecture, will be demolished after local residents complained it was blocking their view of Mount…
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California woman stops for an energy drink, wins $1M lottery prize
Alexandria Rodriguez stopped at a California convenience store to buy an energy drink and ended up winning a $1 million lottery prize. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License…
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Entangled swan rescued from fishing line in England
A Royal National Lifeboat Institution crew came to the rescue of a swan found entangled in fishing line in the Mudeford, England, area. Photo courtesy of the RNLI…
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