A 3-year-old boy in Japan with a strong interest in plants was honored by police after he discovered an illegal opium plant growing in an open field.

The young plant enthusiast, who runs to his botanical book whenever he stumbles upon a plant he doesn't recognize, was on a walk with his mom when he noticed some beautiful purple flowers that he'd never seen before. — Read the rest

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It can be hard to think of the perfect present for your dad, but don't worry—we have you covered. This refurbished iPad is a gift that's as affordable as it is practical, letting fathers add a sleek new Apple product to their arsenal. — Read the rest

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Some unscrupulous consumer electronics manufacturers have created a monstrosity: fake "Lightning" headphones that actually use Bluetooth to avoid Apple's expensive specs for Lightning hardware. These Frankenstein devices use a wired connection to power a Bluetooth chip, making you think the audio is coming through the wires. — Read the rest

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American YouTuber and rapper IShowSpeed, known to his parents as Darren Jason Watkins Jr, was sent to hospital after wiping out during the annual cheese-rolling race in Gloucestershire, England. He regrets nothing.

The influencer said the race had further injured a previous leg injury, but added it was worth it.

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John George Todd III, who injured a police officer during the Jan 6, 2021 riot on Capitol Hill and reportedly showed no remorse for his participation in it, is off to jail for 5 years.

After entering the Capitol, Todd repeatedly pushed against officers inside the Rotunda, ignored commands to leave and screamed profanities at police.

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These socks make your feet look like fox paws. Adorable and a bit odd! They're 80% polyester, 10% cotton and 10% spandex, fit up to a men's size 13, and are, quote, "so much realistic, just like real animal paws." There are various other species in the listing, but the fox ones are blatantly superior. — Read the rest

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A 43-year-old carpenter in Virginia was fed up after someone broke into his van and stole his tools, not once but twice. So he decided to slip Apple AirTags into a bunch of his larger tools that he still had left, in case the thieves returned for a third time — which they did. — Read the rest

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Outdoorsy dads are great, but they're tough to shop for, especially if you're looking for something nice but not too expensive. Comfy hiking socks just won't cut it this Father's Day, and neither will a sweat-wicking shirt.

Whether your dad's a bird watcher, a seasoned hiker, or an avid fisherman, he can get a great view of his adventures with a pair of these HD Digital Binoculars. — Read the rest

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Today, MAGA "prophet" Julie Green frantically reassured her followers that God's message to her yesterday promising that Trump would not be found guilty in his hush money trial was not wrong, but rather misunderstood.

Green is the founder and figurehead of Julie Green Ministries International, a ministry based in Iowa that has attracted many MAGA and QAnon enthusiasts. — Read the rest

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A trove of internal Google documents leaked this week, offering insight into how the search engine ranks websites. Mia Sato describes it as "an unprecedented look into Google's inner workings" even if it doesn't quite expose the secrets of the "algorithm" that SEO experts would most like to see. — Read the rest

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In case its name isn't clear enough, snapping turtles snap. And so, obviously, it's best not to touch them — as one TikToker learned the hard — aka painful — way.

"Whatchya doin' little man?" she asked sweetly, talking to a cute snapping turtle who was trying to mind its own business. — Read the rest

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The Bigme Hibreak is an inexpensive smartphone with an e-ink display, however well that works with an Android-based operating sytem. It has 6GB of RAM, a 5.7" 1440×720 panel and global 4G LTE. Brad Linder at Liliputing describes the appeal and the obvious shortcomings of e-ink, at least when it comes to Android. — Read the rest

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In a Friday morning appearance at Trump Tower, a disheveled Orange Menace loosed a speech so befuddled as to be labeled "surprisingly incoherent" even for him.

CNN panelist and Bloomberg columnist Nia-Malika Henderson hit the nail on the head when she declares Trump's typically incoherent and punctuated with odd calls to "Mama" campaigning one-upped by this post-conviction real-life display of "Old man yells at cloud." — Read the rest

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From the "Why Are We Not Surprised" department: a member of the neo-Nazi group Nationalist Social Club-131, Stephen Thomas Farrea, has been arrested for possessing child pornography. Farrea, whose hobbies include disrupting drag queen story hours and spreading white supremacist propaganda, was found with sexually explicit images of children on his electronic devices, accordig to police. — Read the rest

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Mike "Lottie" Gigliotti is an incredibly talented artist and skater. Vice's new series 'Let it kill you' dives into his drawing practice and the way skating and art come together for him.

Not only is Lottie a prolific artist, but he also owns Lottie's Skateshop, where he sells boards that feature his art.   — Read the rest

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson offers despondent MAGA behatted morons crying in their Not-Bud-Lite the bonkers idea that the Supreme Court of the United States of America is somehow managing the NY criminal justice system.

Implying that he has spoken to "many" Supreme Court Justices about felonious Donald Trump's 34 criminal convictions, MAGA Mike is creating a situation where even if his silly claim is true "many" Justices should recuse themselves because of it. — Read the rest

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This POV rollercoaster ride was filmed in the 1930s at Pittsburgh's Kennywood amusement park. 

I've been on this ride myself, and it looks like it hasn't changed a bit. Despite being an old, wooden coaster, this ride is surprisingly thrilling and lives up to its name as it feels like its bouncing up and down a series of hills on the track.  — Read the rest

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Donald Trump is not your ordinary convicted criminal — he's also a cult leader with an army of followers who are now calling for violence on Truth Social and other online platforms. Violence against jurors, violence against Judge Juan Merchan, violence against liberals, and violence in the form of civil war. — Read the rest

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What would happen if you rode a roller coaster without a harness? This animation illustrates the likely outcome. This is absolutely not an endorsement to actually try this, because theres a big chance things could go horribly wrong and result in the rider's death. — Read the rest

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When I came across an ad for Porpoise Jaw Oil in the August 1965 issue of Popular Mechanics, I doubted whether it was really oil derived from porpoises (small toothed whales). However, after reading the fine print — "The incomparable lubricity of the dolphin oils has led to over 100 years use as superb lubricants for timepieces, micrometers, fine instruments, electrical contacts, and all delicate mechanisms" — I realized that the oil did, in fact, come from porpoise jaws. — Read the rest

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When it's cold, you can always throw on another blanket. When you're hot, there are only so many things you can take off, especially in polite society. Whether your dad's working out in the yard or just walking the dog, he might be feeling the heat already. — Read the rest

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Mechanical calculators are fascinating. They represent the early ingenuity and groundbreaking prowess that paved the way for modern computing. While the iPhone or Android device you are likely reading this on is exponentially more powerful and useful, these devices are where it all began! — Read the rest

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As things usually go in Donald Trump's Republican Party, the money is all his, and anyone who tries to take so much as a penny is gonna answer to The Orange Menace.

Immediately following his criminal convictions, adjudicated rapist, real estate fraud, and convicted felon, Donald Trump started fundraising. — Read the rest

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When this apple was placed into a terrarium, a magical scene seems to materialize out of nowhere.

Like something from a fairy tale, a bunch on teeny tiny snails decide to climb atop the apple to hangout and have a snack together.  — Read the rest

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I'm suprised that this horror prank, at a haunted location in Japan, didn't give anyone a heart attack. 

The prank, based on the monster from the Ring film, is truly terrifying. During the prank, someone dressed like Sadako from the Ringu film—in costume, on stilts—chases people out of a tunnel and hides near the bathroom exit as people walk around at night. — Read the rest

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Orbital debris, or space junk, consists of artificial objects or pieces of objects that remain in the Earth's orbit. These objects pose a huge risk to satellites responsible for everything from communications to national defense. Somewhat counterintuitively, smaller debris poses the greatest risk. — Read the rest

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Not one to rest on its laurels, the makers of Oreo cookies are following up the Sour Patch Kids Oreos with Star Wars Oreos. They actually look really cool.

Available in two unique packs made with classic OREO chocolate wafer cookies, each pack has either dark side cookies with red creme or light side cookies with blue creme.

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There is a great scourge on this earth and it is modern makeovers of classic home interiors. Famous homes can't seem to escape the onslaught, either.

Home Alone, a film synonymous with all things Christmas That's sliding around wooden floors in socks, cups of hot chocolate, millions of strategically placed mouse traps and criminals at the door. — Read the rest

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Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl is one of my favorite things in the world and the best thing on TV on Superb Owl Sunday. Watching adorable rescue pups (kind of) play football while encouraging adoption is way more wholesome than watching people acquire CTE in real time. — Read the rest

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An Ohio historical society is very close to regaining an ancient ceremonial and burial site vital to the Hopewell Earthworks cuture. Just last year, the grounds in Newark, Ohio, were named a World Heritage Site. But the price offered to the golf course owners for $2 million? — Read the rest

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