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A raccoon spent Friday atop a tall light pole beside a busy road in Cold Springs, Kentucky. Fortunately, the, um, "wild raccoon," as described by the Central Campbell Co. Fire Department, made its way down from its perch sometime overnight. From Link NKY: A lot of folks wanted to know why the fire department and… READ THE REST

While visiting John S. Taylor Park in Largo, Florida, Foster Thorbjornsen noticed a large alligator in the lake. This is the same lake where just two weeks ago another gentleman was looking for frisbees and never returned, apparently having been killed by a gator. Unaware of that news, or perhaps undeterred by it, Thorbjornsen determined… READ THE REST

New York's highest court has ruled that Happy, the 51-year-old Asian elephant who resides at the Bronx Zoo, is not a person. The Nonhuman Rights Project brought the case that Happy should be recognized as a person, in the legal sense, and freed from being "imprisoned" at the zoo. They believe he should be moved… READ THE REST

Even with today's massive array of innovative gizmos and gadgets at your disposal, getting your hands on professional-grade tech for your home can be a little tricky, not to mention quite expensive. And if you've ever searched for quality audio tools for your home studio, you likely have experienced this frustration. Whether you write and record your own… READ THE REST

Did you know that 70% of the oxygen we breathe comes from the ocean, specifically tiny plant-like plankton called Pyrocystis? Well, what if you can grow those tiny Pyrocystis in your own home and enjoy the benefits? Now, that's a possibility, thanks to PyroFarms. For several years, the citizen scientists at PyroFarms have been growing dinoflagellates Pyrocystis. Their mission is to "bring nature's natural wonder, beauty,… READ THE REST

Let's face it: Life is pretty expensive. And while we enjoy splurging on luxury goods, everyday necessities really shouldn't be breaking the bank. That's why memberships to retail warehouses are such a lifesaver. Suddenly, groceries, home goods, furniture, and more are all accessible and inexpensive.  One of the best examples of this is Sam's Club — and right now,… READ THE REST