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What do you do when you’re tired of sitting around in your pajamas and playing video games all day? Why, you sit around in your pajamas, fire up Photoshop, and create some giggles by defacing wedding photos! And thus began Brides Throwing Cats. Here are some of my favorite photos -- and, of course, a Very Super Serious and Scholarly timeline of the trend’s development. Cat throwing began in farm country The game had its start sometime in the mid 20th century, presumably somewhere in Kansas judging from this photo. Soon, cat throwing became a competitive sport This bride took...

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(UPI) -- A snorkeling instructor discovered a dead 18-foot oarfish off the coast of Catalina Island on Sunday. "It just amazed me," said Jeff Chace, director of the Catalina Island Marine Institute, adding that it took about 15 people to carry the leviathan onto shore. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery," he said. The instructor was snorkeling in 15 to 20 feet of water in Tony Bay when she stumbled upon the carcass after seeing a "half-dollar sized eye starring at her from the sandy bottom," Chace said. Chace said it is unclear how the oarfish died because there were no...

Man who jumped into Bronx Zoo tiger den gets year in mental health facility The man who wanted to become “one with the tiger” will become a one-year patient in a mental health facility. David Villalobos, who survived a September 2012 leap into the Bronx Zoo’s tiger den, pleaded guilty Tuesday to trespassing in the strange case, the Bronx district attorney said. RELATED: MAN MAULED BY BRONX ZOO TIGER RE-ENETERS NOT GUILTY PLEA Under a plea bargain deal, Villalobos must complete a one-year stay in a mental health facility as part of his conditional discharge. Villalobos, 26, managed to pet...

Mountain View police bust a nationwide drug ring and they did it with the help of a three year old lab named ZuesWhen it comes to sniffing-out illegal drugs, no nose may be better than the nose of a dog named Zeus. Zeus has only been a member of Mountain View's police force for 18 months, but in that time he's compiled quite the resume helping get mounds of drugs off the streets. "He has his own badge and probably the most popular person inside the station," said Police Chief Scott Vermeer. While that may be tough for the police...

"My friend was shopping there last night, and saw some of the Bettas weren't doing too well,and asked an employee if the fish were ok. The employee said the bettas aren't fed, but it's common for them to die. WHAT??? they purposely and intentionally don't feed their betta fish, so when they get shipped in those plastic containers, they stay there!"

Investigations underwayAir India said Tuesday an investigation was underway after a passenger found worms in his sandwich mid-flight. The passenger made the discovery during a flight from New York to New Delhi on September 28 on India's struggling flagship carrier. The passenger reported the incident to Air India, but said he did not hear anything back for two weeks, according to the Press Trust of India. "We are investigating the caterer regarding this incident," airline spokesman Prasad Rao told AFP in New Delhi. The spokesman said the airline maintained high standards, including hygiene conditions, adding that this was a "very...

Bao Sinh Dog-Cat Resort is testament to changing times Relatives offered words of comfort to a teary-eyed woman paying her last respects as an undertaker slammed shut the door of the cremation chamber and flames engulfed the small coffin of a cherished family member. The hastily arranged prayers, cremation and scattering of ashes in Vietnam's capital was for Capi, a 13-year-old dog that died that day after a battle with diabetes. Capi's owner had called Bao Sinh Dog-Cat Resort, a one-stop shop with services rivalling anything on offer to humans. "I'm so glad this place exists. Otherwise I wouldn't know...

Sacrificial goats have been stolen from the house of Pakistani Test cricketer Imran Farhat in Lahore. According to police report, Farhat – a resident of Valencia Town in Lahore – had bought two goats for sacrifice ahead of Eid Al Adha which will fall in Pakistan on Wednesday October 16. Last night, thieves broke into Imran Farhat’s house and whisked away two goats which were bought for Eid Al Adha. The family had filed a police complaint. Opening batsman Imran Farhat has not been included in the current Pakistani team which is playing its home series against South Africa in...

Tracey Payntar says she spotted a huge snake in the lake next to her Suffolk house as it was attacking a river otter. The mother of four says she had just gotten out of her car and the disturbance in the water got her attention. "I ran to the shoreline freaking out and tried to take some video with my phone. I was so scared I could not concentrate very well," said Payntar. Payntar and her husband contacted Suffolk Animal Control who referred a snake expert from a company called Zoo Pro. Based on her description, the professional wildlife workers...

THE dog had been living on the streets of Los Angeles for so long, she featured on a pavement in Google Street View. The golden retriever was a pitiful sight, with matted hair, a pronounced limp and forced to live on rubbish and scraps left by neighbours. Local Patrick Pettinger, had named her Sonya and had begun to feed her. But it was only when he pulled up Google Street View to show his girlfriend, Jennifer Velesquez, where he worked, that Sonya's presence on the Google Maps street footpath spurred him into action. Mr Pettinger had spoken about Sonya to...

CANBERRA, Australia, - An Australian man who heard scratching noises from beneath the hood of his sport-utility vehicle said he was shocked to discover a platypus hitching a ride. Cameron Blaseotto, 18, said female platypus apparently became wedged under the engine's air intake Wednesday when he drove through the flooded Murrumbidgee River in Canberra and he didn't discover the animal until he arrived at a friend's house about 10 miles away, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported Monday. The platypus, dubbed Hilux, was turned over to the Australian Capital Territory Parks and Conservation Service, which returned her to the river. "I'd...

A pilot of a Saudi cargo aircraft en route for Hong Kong canceled the flight after he was attacked by a cat hiding under his seat, a Saudi newspaper reported on Monday. The captain of flight 982 from the Saudi capital Riyadh has just turned the plane’s engine on when the scared cat emerged out and jumped on him. “The captain decided to cancel the flight until further notice after suffering from light injuries,” the London-based Arabic language daily Al Hayat said. It said the cat had sneaked into the plane and hit under the pilot’s seat, adding that it...

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Looking for a furry friend for your kids? Or maybe a slimy one? Before you bring a pet into your family find out which animals makes the best... and worst pets for little ones. (You might be surprised at which animals fail the test!)

Sherree Lewis, who cares for her son's dog, Jack, is crediting the dog with saving the family cat, named "Kitty." Kitty nearly used up all of her nine lives in one fell swoop when two coyotes decided that she looked like their next meal. Lewis described the frightening scene: “ As I was walking to the door, I could see the coyotes over here," “ "One had her by the neck and the other had her by the tail,” Jack, seeing his feline friend in danger, quickly sprang into action, racing out of the house and after the attacking coyotes....

GRAND FALLS, New Brunswick, - A Canadian man says he successfully fended off an attacking black bear by grabbing its tongue. Gilles Cyr says he was walking through his wooded property near Grand Falls, New Brunswick, two weeks ago when the bruin burst out of the woods and assailed him, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Saturday. "When I opened up my eyes it was on top of me -- with the friggin' noise, it's crazy the way it growls," Cyr said. 'His mouth was wide open right in front of my face so the last thing I remember I had...

I am thinking about getting a cat when I move into a permanent place (condo or Townhouse). I know some people think it is strange for a guy to like cats, well, I like all animals. So let's not draw any inferences from this thank you. I was thinking about getting one of the rarer breeds, but if I do get a cat I am going to love the animal no matter what. I would get a rescue. I was thinking getting a Bengal, Mau, or an Abby. I know people, including Freepers, have said that Bengals require a lot...

A woman from Melbourne, Florida learned that the law can be heartless. Violating a law that prohibits pets from wandering leashless, she received a ticket in excess of $200. One of her pets was a kitty cat in a specially designed wheelchair; Pooh Bear’s front legs are fine but his back legs are paralyzed.

I thought this was fascinating, so I thought I share it. I didn't know they were this smart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NenEdSuL7QU&feature=player_embedded#t=121 here's another one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGPGknpq3e0

EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - Did you hear the one about the dog who finished a half marathon? It happened this weekend in Evansville. That dog, Boogie, ran and completed the YMCA Half Marathon on Saturday morning. He met up with the runners just as the race started on Reitz Hill. Evansville police say he's the world's first dog to complete a half marathon without assistance from a human. So, on Tuesday at the downtown YMCA, he was awarded a medal for his achievement. When Boogie crossed the finish line, though, no one knew who he belonged to. Police sent out...

Snake handlers dwell at the edge of the spiritual frontier — a community of people who are willing to die for their faith three times a week in church. Members of the Pentecostal Holiness Church take up venomous serpents to prove their faith in God. The practice is still widespread in Appalachia, though mostly hidden. Pastor Jamie Coots warns about the scent in the snake room behind his house in Middlesboro, Ky. "It's strong, so I'll go ahead and tell you that," he says as he unlocks the squeaky door. We're greeted by the rattles of dark-complexioned pit vipers lying...

He may have been lost, he may have been lonely, but a kitten down on his luck changed his life by boarding a CTrain. It was a dark night in September when the feline was spotted prowling inside the Barlow/Max Bell station. The 6½-month-old tabby charmed strangers he met along the way, enjoying an ear scratch or two. When the kitten bounded up to the platform, he came into view of Calgary Transit’s security video. Staff watching the screens did a double take when they noticed the obedient kitten sitting patiently behind the yellow line, waiting for the incoming train....

Having gained international fame for stealing beer from campers and starting a fight with a cow, a feral pig in Australia is dead having been hit, most likely by a truck. Locals dubbed him "Swino" after he was featured in a write-up last month for guzzling 18 beers belonging to campers near Port Hedland and then proceeding to pick a fight with a cow.

An Indiana dog that became an Internet sensation after crashing a half marathon has won a medal _ and an appointment with a veterinarian to nip his wandering ways in the bud. The chocolate Labrador retriever named Boogie ran most of the 13.1 miles in Saturday's Evansville event and then was taken to Animal Control. Owner Jerry Butts tells the Evansville Courier & Press (http://bit.ly/17dIIR1 ) that the 100-pound dog slipped his leash Friday night. It was his fourth escape

It’s August in Australia, and a small, mouse-like creature called an antechinus is busy killing himself through sex. He was a virgin until now, but for two to three weeks, this little lothario goes at it non-stop. He mates with as many females as he can, in violent, frenetic encounters that can each last up to 14 hours. He does little else. A month ago, he irreversibly stopped making sperm, so he’s got all that he will ever have. This burst of speed-mating is his one chance to pass his genes on to the next generation, and he will die...

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is reminding residents to be aware that Halloween pumpkins, as well as fall decorations like gourds or squash, attract wildlife when displayed outdoors. “Javelina, coyotes, deer and even bears eat some of the vegetables that are part of traditional holiday displays,” said Regional Supervisor Raul Vega of Game and Fish in Tucson. “When displayed outdoors, they may attract wildlife to homes, potentially creating conflicts with people.” The department recommends that decorated pumpkins and cornucopias be displayed indoors, on window sills to be seen from outside if desired, and then discarded securely to help prevent...

If you really love your cat, don’t stroke it. Researchers say that the pets become stressed if they’re constantly petted. Animal behaviour experts discovered that cats released hormones linked to anxiety when they were handled by humans. In fact, the tests appeared to show that no cats enjoyed being stroked. Some were prepared to tolerate it – but they were the individuals that showed the highest levels of distress. The researchers concluded that genuine cat lovers should avoid constantly petting their feline friends to spare their feelings. -snip- The research also dispelled the popular belief that cats are solitary creatures...

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Riverside County supervisors Tuesday are expected to vote on an ordinance requiring all pit bull dogs older than four months in unincorporated areas of the county to be sterilized. A hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. for the measure sponsored by Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone. “I have a funny feeling it’s going to be a unanimous vote because we’ve seen such heinous attacks by these vicious dogs in the past few years, so I think the public is standing behind us on this one,” Stone told KNX1070. “Our goal after we pass the ordinance today is...

If you think you’ve seen every interspecies friendship, think again. In her new book, “One Big Happy Family,” Lisa Rogak collects the pictures and stories of 50 different interspecies friendships that are bound to brighten your outlook on the world. Here’s a sneak peek!

Scientist Says New Research Proves 'Dogs Are People Too' By Kelli Bender Oct 7th 2013 Do you ever think that your dog knows exactly how you feel? It probably does. According to the Daily Mail U.K., Gregory Berns, a professor of neuroeconomics at Emory University, has discovered that dogs have emotions just like humans. Through the use of MRI scans, Berns discovered that dogs and humans use the same part of their brains to feel. The professor started his research hoping to find out how a dog's brain works and what the animals think of humans. In veterinary practices, dogs...

358-pound pumpkin swordfish snagged by a Delaware fishing boatA Delaware fishing boat reeled in a record when they snagged a huge swordfish during a recent trip out on the Atlantic Ocean. Candy's Reel Choice of Lewes, Del. was on an outing over Poor Man's Canyon, about 70 off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, on September 7 when they hooked a large pumpkin swordfish, Delaware fish and wildlife officials said. Fishing officials say the swordfish gets its name for its pink-orange flesh which comes from a diet of shrimp. Angler Kurt Lorenz and the boat's crew and passengers spent three...

Police say man had torch which attracted the fishA Saudi man died after ‘colliding’ with a pointed a fish resembling a swordfish while he was swimming in the Gulf sea, a newspaper reported on Saturday. Police said the fish had apparently been attracted by a searchlight carried by the victim while he was swimming in a banned area on the eastern coastline of the Gulf Kingdom. The incident took place on Thursday night and is reminiscent of the death of famous Australian wildlife expert Steve Irwin, who was killed six years ago by a stingray. Irwin, who died at the...

1 in 10 dogs that the Humane Society of Broward County takes in is a pit bull or pit bull mix, Cherie Wachter saysTaking in thousands of animals each year, the Humane Society of Broward County sees a recurring theme when it comes to dogs. Pit bulls, or pit bull mixes, are brought in the most. "I would say one in every 10 dogs is a pit bull or a pit bull mix," Cherie Wachter with the Humane Society of Broward County said. The dogs are given up for many reasons, including because the breed is not allowed to live...

Accurately measuring the body temperature and heart rate of a sprinting Komodo dragon isn’t easy. Feeding it a thermometer is doable. Hide it in some meat and let the 9-foot, 200-pound lizard scarf it down. The issue is making it run in a controlled environment. “We would look at their running costs,” Hank Harlow said. “What is their cost of motion?” The answer could ultimately lead to the conservation of the world’s largest lizards by helping locals know what kind of habitat the dragons need to survive. Which is why Harlow, a University of Wyoming professor and researcher, needed to...

At CNN (link above) there is a video of the dog and interview with the lady police officer who saved her.

There are no ants in Angela Goodwin's pants... because she keeps a pair of anteaters in her washing machine. The 37-year-old bought Pua seven years ago and Aurora in 2011 to keep her company. And now the nocturnal pair are never happier than when they're curled up in her washer during the day or when they're roaming the house at night - keeping it free from pesky ants.

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10:40 am The President delivers remarks at M. Luis Construction Company M. Luis Construction Company Pooled Press ________________ 12:00 pm The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press ________________ 12:30 pm Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Cat in a box: They won’t find me here, will they? (Picture: London Media) When it’s time to shut them in the kitchen for the night or apply the dreaded flea medicine, cats can have an uncanny knack of disappearing from view.These moggies show the extreme measures taken to avoid detection…. although their hiding skills appear to require a little work.Spot the cat: A cupboard is used as a hiding place (Picture: London Media) One cat, peering nervously through a slit, is all too visible after sliding inside a see-through box – while another is effectively concealed but must...

GGeico's advertising from The Martin Agency is consistently funny, but the company rarely has a giant viral hit. That changed this summer, though—and the big winner wasn't a gecko, a caveman or a pig. It was a camel. The insurer's "Hump Day" spot, which broke in May, has earned 15 million YouTube views, more than every other current video on Geico's YouTube channel combined. (The ad also has the obvious though still peculiar distinction of being shared on Wednesdays vastly more than any other day.) Given the success, it's not surprising Geico and Martin are trotting out the motormouthed mammal...

Time spent in the company of camels reveals that the sociable animals can be particular when it comes to sharing their milkBader lifted the rope that circled the camel pen and we entered. The 50 or so camels casually went about their business, showing little interest in us, until Bader began to summon them with a deep, long call. One by one the camels lifted their heads and ambled in our direction, with their eyes fixed firmly on us. They crowded around us, jostling for position. They used their long necks to nudge one another aside, so as to get...

Princeton officials are considering whether to use licensed hunters and trappers to reduce the growing population of coyotes and foxes in the Ivy league town. The number of complaints has been on the rise. Animal control officer Mark Johnson tells The Times of Trenton people have been chased and a dog and a couple of cats were killed by coyotes. Johnson says sharpshooters would likely be sent to certain wooded areas and fields to shoot and kill the coyotes. “We would not like to kill everything, but we definitely want to lessen the population,” Johnson told the paper. Princeton uses...

From camel carpaccio to camel bourguignon and gold-leaf burger, the meat offered traditionally at big festivities of bedouins has become a fancy ingredient in the Gulf's prestigious restaurants. Under the golden dome of Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace, which bills itself as a seven-star hotel, French chef Sandro Gamba proudly presents his latest: a camel burger bedded in gold-leaf bread, served with onion jam and smoked halloumi cheese. On the side, the traditional french fries have been replaced by fried hummus fingers.

The war between cat and dog people is vicious and will probably never end. Here’s some ammunition for the next time you're talking to one of those horrible dog lovers.1. You're Smart! A study of British pet owners found that people who owned cats tended to be smarter than their dog loving counterparts. Both in terms of IQ score and overall level of education, people who own cats come out on top in the brains department. It’s probably not the cat itself making you smarter, though; the researchers conducting the study said that smarter people tend to work longer hours,...

Considering the amount of horrific news we've had to deliver to you this week, we thought it might help to lighten things up a bit -- help cleanse the palate. So ... remember that baby gorilla San Francisco welcomed into the world this past summer? She doesn't have a name yet, which some readers might consider "bad news." But the good news is that you can help grace this little ape with an identity, at last. According to the San Francisco Zoo, mom and dad gorilla (using their opposable thumbs?) narrowed the 850 name submissions down to three finalists: Malaika,...

Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and The International Cat Association (TICA) gather more than 200 breeds of adorable puppies and kittens in New York City's Jacob Javits Center. Here's what we learned at the 2013 show. (And if this isn't enough cute for your Monday, check out last year's post.)  Photos by the author unless otherwise noted.

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WONDERING what to eat this mid-week "hump day"?Why not try camel? Fettayleh Wholesale's range of camel burgers has hit the shelves in selected Victorian and NSW Coles supermarkets in the past month. The NSW company said its product was proving popular with customers and was moving beyond novelty value. "We've been a supplier to Coles with our halal range and when they found out about our camel burgers they were very keen to give them a go," said Fettayleh Wholesale's Ahmad Fettayleh. "As you know, millions of camels are feral in South Australia, the Northern Territory and up to northern...

Farmers from Gulf states have been invited for rare eventA Saudi farmer has invited his counterparts from other Gulf states for a rare chicken event — not a barbecue but a beauty contest. Scores of live chicken and cocks will line up at the farm for what is believed to be the first pageantry in the region to involve poultry. Saudi farmer Mutaab Al Othman said he would stage the event at his farm near the capital Riyadh on Friday and that he has invited farmers from all other Gulf nations. “The contest will also include an auction for rare...