Funny

May 15, 2025

Adorable Dog Sees Herself in an Ad on the Street and Immediately Poses Next to It

Border Collies are known for their intelligence, but one dog named Amy is taking it to the next level. This clever pup from Turkey was recently captured in a now-viral video, striking a pose next to an ad featuring her own image. Whether she’s truly that self-aware or not, it’s fun to imagine how proud she must feel being the star of a Skechers campaign.

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May 11, 2025

Dutch Police Playfully “Detain” a Pet Parakeet as an Accomplice in a Robbery

Fighting crime is no joke, but Dutch police in the city of Utrecht had a laugh when they detained a bird back in September 2019. The pet parakeet was at the scene of a crime when the police arrested a person suspected of shoplifting, making the bird an accomplice in featheral crime. “This bird sat on the shoulder of a thief we arrested for shoplifting,” reported the police on Instagram.

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April 21, 2025

Insurance Company Hands Out Glasses Designed To Avoid Eye Contact With Gorillas After Incident at the Zoo

Conservationists know that gorillas are not fond of eye contact. Though eye contact may seem like an opportunity to bond among humans, gorillas perceive this action as a threat or being taunted. This was made abundantly clear nearly 20 years ago during a harrowing episode at a zoo in Rotterdam. In turn, the shocking ordeal inspired one of the cheekiest marketing stunts of all time.

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