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September 13, 2026

Teacher Rescues a Stuck Octopus and the Animal Seems To Thank Her With a Simple Gesture

Animals can’t speak our language, but they often find ways to communicate with us. One of the most adorable examples of this happened to Pei Yan Heng, a secondary school teacher from Singapore. Years ago, she went out of her way to rescue an octopus that had become stuck during the low tide, saving its life. As they parted ways, the octopus seemed to thank her with a simple gesture.

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September 11, 2026

Mongolian President Shows off His Strength by Bench Pressing 220 Pounds

Presidents are, most of the time, stately figures who offer polite handshakes and placating speeches. But once in a while, these figures let loose, showing us the humans behind the manicured public persona. The latest case is that of Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, the Mongolian president since 2021. During a visit to a military unit, Khürelsükh confidently performed some impressive bench presses, surprising everyone in the room. A clip of the moment has since gone viral.

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September 11, 2026

Dive Into the Winning Images and Films of the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 Competition

There’s a lot happening beneath the ocean’s surface that most of us will never get the chance to see. From dolphins working together to hunt dinner to a tiny clingfish hitching a ride on a seadragon, the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 captures some remarkable moments in marine life. Now in its third year, the international competition celebrates underwater photography and filmmaking, with a particular focus on the Australasian region.

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September 10, 2026

Determined Couple Weds Amid Waist-Deep Water in a Flooded Church in the Philippines

Around the world, many cultures believe that rain on a wedding day is good luck. However, a wedding in the midst of a flood may be a symbol of everlasting love and unbreakable bonds. Such was the case of Gilbert Chico and Liean Liza Galang, a couple from the Philippines who tied the knot at the St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Hagonoy, Bulacan, which flooded after unusually heavy monsoon rainfall.

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