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March 3, 2025

Internet-Famous Bald Eagle Pair’s Three Eggs Are Expected To Hatch Soon

As far as reality TV goes, a live stream of Internet-famous bald eagles is probably not what first comes to mind. But Jackie and Shadow, a mated bald eagle pair living in Big Bear Valley, California, have amassed quite a following on YouTube over the years. And as hatching season comes around for the couple–who have laid three eggs this year– fans are tuning in more than ever.

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February 19, 2025

87-Year-Old Widower Goes Viral for Hand-Delivering Party Invitations, Saying “4 PM Until the Cops Arrive”

Making friends can be hard, especially as adults. But 87-year-old Doug Turner doesn’t let age stand in the way of having a good time. The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, resident recently went viral after personally delivering a hand-made invitation to his “Winter Party” to his neighbor, Michelle Hernandez. Her home security camera captured the endearing moment, marking the beginning of a new friendship.

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February 11, 2025

6-Year-Old Boy Saves Over 2,500 Plastic Tubs From Ending up in Landfills

Tubs of chocolate treats like Quality Street, Celebrations, and Cadbury’s Heroes are sweet staples for families in the UK and beyond, especially at Christmas. But when 6-year-old Teddy from Netley in Hampshire, England, discovered that the plastic confectionery tubs couldn’t be recycled and would end up in a landfill, the news left a bitter taste in his mouth.

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February 4, 2025

Man Sets World Record for Longest Time Living Underwater After 120 Days Straight

Living underwater is something that sounds straight out fiction, but Rudiger Koch, a 59-year-old German aerospace engineer, hopes people will see it as a very real option for mankind. In his quest to prove it’s possible, Koch spent 120 days beneath the surface, breaking the Guinness World Record for longest time living under water without depressurization.

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