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Weird
3 zebras captured, 1 loose after escaping trailer on Washington interstate
Sumter
Bees swarm City of Sumter truck
A swarm of bees took over a truck belonging to the City of Sumter on Tuesday. Here's what happened.
History
25 years ago, Fabio got goosed at Apollo's Chariot opening at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
One of the theme park's most popular roller coasters opened in 1999, but it had an infamously rocky start involving a goose and a supermodel.
Local News
'Ratlantis': Rats build massive dome of tunnels at Tampa intersection
Over the months, the rats have dug their way under a pyramid-shaped dome that would make your skin crawl.
Animals
If you spot one of these strangely beautiful creatures on a beach, don't touch it!
Despite their name, the bright blue sea slugs are tiny but don't let their size fool you: their sting can pack a punch!
Regional
Woman involved in viral video with son in trunk describes social media reactions, her arrest
Diana Schaffer said she had no idea her 12-year-old son had crawled back to the trunk on Saturday until Gwinnett County Police called her on Monday.
News
'It scared me to death': German shepherds jump into St. Pete mother's car, won't leave
Kendra Clark said police used a fish stick to lure the dogs out of her car while dropping her kid off at day care.
Weird
'Very interesting video': National UFO Reporting Center highlights 'most credible' Arizona sightings
Nearly 5,000 sightings have been reported in Arizona since the 1970s. Only a handful have been highlighted by the center as "most credible" or "very interesting."
Animals
A stingray with no partner is pregnant. Who's the father?
Charlotte is due within two weeks, the aquarium said on Monday.
Weird
Man drives past Y-12 nuclear facility checkpoint and crashes into barrier, ORPD says: 'No Russia did not invade. Aliens did not land'
ORPD said the man is charged with several offenses, including theft of a vehicle, drug possession and vandalism.
Weird
Police: Inert missile made to carry nuclear warhead found in Washington state home's garage
Police said an Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio, had called Wednesday evening to report an offer to donate the item.
Weird
'Name a cockroach after your ex' | Zoo Knoxville's annual Valentine's Day fundraiser returns
For $10, people name a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach after an ex, a relative, a coworker or anyone they want. Animals at the zoo will eat the roach.
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