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Watch: Malaysian man has 42 teeth -- 10 more than average

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/6/2026 11:55 AM

A Malaysian man is being recognized by Guinness World Records for his mouth filled with 42 teeth -- 10 more pearlies than the average person. ... Read full Story

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African antelope on the loose in Nashville neighborhood

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/6/2026 10:31 AM

Residents of a Tennessee neighborhood have been tracking the movements of an unusual visitor to Nashville -- an escaped African antelope. ... Read full Story

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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office

By Sky News | | 3/6/2026 2:49 AM

Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms. ... Read full Story

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Look: Deputies respond to slippery fish spill on Oregon road

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/5/2026 3:20 PM

Authorities in an Oregon county warned residents of a slippery traffic hazard in a town where dozens of fish somehow spilled out into a roadway. ... Read full Story

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Woman wins two $50,000 lottery prizes almost exactly one year apart

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/5/2026 3:13 PM

A Maryland woman scored a $50,000 top prize from a Bonus Match 5 lottery drawing almost exactly one year after winning the same amount. ... Read full Story

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Look: 'Butt birth' rhino from 'Ace Ventura' sequel up for auction

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/5/2026 1:09 PM

An online auction house is currently selling a screen-matched "butt birth" rhinoceros from 1995 comedy "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls." ... Read full Story

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Watch: Stuck wolf rescued from under bridge in Italy

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/5/2026 11:13 AM

Firefighters in Italy came to the rescue of a wolf found stuck in a support pylon under a bridge on the Milani Canal, in the Verona area. ... Read full Story

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Look: Deer rescued after falling through ice in New Jersey

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/4/2026 1:11 PM

Emergency responders in New Jersey teamed up to rescue a deer that fell through the ice covering a canal at a South Bound Brook apartment complex. ... Read full Story

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Mich. store sells a fourth big prize-winning lottery ticket in 3 years

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/4/2026 12:49 PM

A Michigan store might have claim to the title of the state's luckiest after selling a fourth lottery ticket worth over $100,000 since 2023. ... Read full Story

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Look: British library's overdue books turn up at thrift store 50 years later

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/4/2026 12:40 PM

Workers at a library in England got a "huge surprise" when a pair of books that were 50 years overdue turned up at a thrift store about 60 miles away. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Florida man finds 7-foot boa constrictor in his driveway

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/4/2026 12:23 PM

A Florida man preparing to leave for work was delayed by the presence of a 7-foot boa constrictor taking a rest in his Palm Beach County driveway. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Loose horse wrangled on New Mexico highway

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/4/2026 12:10 PM

New Mexico State Police closed a section of Interstate 90 in the East Mountains when a horse was spotted wandering loose in the roadway. ... Read full Story

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Look: Cat missing for two weeks found trapped inside wall

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/4/2026 12:01 PM

A cat missing from her owners' home for two weeks in Cork, Ireland, was found trapped inside a wall at the house and rescued by firefighters. ... Read full Story

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Zoo seeks public's help to name baby spider monkey

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/3/2026 10:13 AM

A Connecticut zoo announced the birth of a female black-handed spider monkey -- and officials are now asking the public to help name her. ... Read full Story

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Years-old lottery numbers finally earn N.C. woman a $100,000 prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/3/2026 9:57 AM

A North Carolina woman who has been using the same set of lottery numbers for years saw her persistence pay off with a $100,000 Powerball prize. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Large, venomous snake found on motorcycle in garage

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/3/2026 9:36 AM

An Australian snake catcher captured video when he arrived at a resident's home to find a large, highly venomous snake on a motorcycle. ... Read full Story

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Squirrel blamed for government Internet outage in Ohio county

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/3/2026 8:12 AM

A network outage that caused government offices to lose phone and Internet services in an Ohio county is now being blamed on a meddlesome squirrel. ... Read full Story

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Look: World's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inches tall

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/3/2026 7:42 AM

A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- measuring a diminutive .98-inch-tall. ... Read full Story

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Michigan woman's pizza run leads to record-breaking lottery win

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/2/2026 1:46 PM

A Michigan woman made a pizza run on her lunch break and ended up winning a record-breaking $822,159 Michigan Lottery Club Keno The Jack prize. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Man catches tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/2/2026 1:35 PM

Idaho man David Rush caught a tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet to claim his latest Guinness World Records title. ... Read full Story

art

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

beauty

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

connecticut

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

food

9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

by The Daily Meal | Mar 17 2026

golf

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

health

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

how_to

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

lifestyle

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

by Hello! Magazine | Mar 17 2026

nation

Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

by upi.com | Mar 17 2026

opinion

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

people

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

by marca.com | Mar 17 2026

retirement

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

by Fox News | Feb 11 2026

science

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

by phys.org | Mar 17 2026

world

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

by Global News | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

See the entry >

Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

Watch: Malaysian man has 42 teeth -- 10 more than average

African antelope on the loose in Nashville neighborhood

Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office

Look: Deputies respond to slippery fish spill on Oregon road

Woman wins two $50,000 lottery prizes almost exactly one year apart

Look: 'Butt birth' rhino from 'Ace Ventura' sequel up for auction

Watch: Stuck wolf rescued from under bridge in Italy

Look: Deer rescued after falling through ice in New Jersey

Mich. store sells a fourth big prize-winning lottery ticket in 3 years

Look: British library's overdue books turn up at thrift store 50 years later

Watch: Florida man finds 7-foot boa constrictor in his driveway

Watch: Loose horse wrangled on New Mexico highway

Look: Cat missing for two weeks found trapped inside wall

Zoo seeks public's help to name baby spider monkey

Years-old lottery numbers finally earn N.C. woman a $100,000 prize

Watch: Large, venomous snake found on motorcycle in garage

Squirrel blamed for government Internet outage in Ohio county

Look: World's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inches tall

Michigan woman's pizza run leads to record-breaking lottery win

Watch: Man catches tennis ball behind his back from a distance of 199 feet

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

2.N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years

3.Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

4.Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

5.Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

6.Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

7.Watch: Dog with bucket stuck over its head rescued in Alabama

8.Sister's reminder leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

9.Watch: 'Cheetozard' auction results in a Guinness World Record

10.Watch: Britain's first elephant shrew pups, 'the Snootlets,' born at zoo