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US seizes Russian tanker using Scottish airport

American special forces launched a daring mission from Wick John O'Groats airport to capture the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker. Discover the full story of the UK-backed operation.

Mary Reeser's Bizarre 1951 Death: Only a Foot Remained

In 1951, Mary Hardy Reeser was found almost entirely incinerated in her Florida flat, with only a foot left. Explore the enduring mystery of her death, the FBI's 'wick effect' theory, and why it's still debated today.

Homeless man transformed by stranger's kind act

A homeless man's life was changed in minutes by a kind stranger's makeover, leaving him looking decades younger. See the incredible transformation that gave the internet goosebumps.

Architect Frank Gehry Dies Aged 96

Frank Gehry, the revolutionary American architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall, has died at 96. Explore his iconic legacy.

Emoji Memory Test: Can You Spot the Fakes?

A new quiz tests your emoji knowledge with 10 tricky questions. Discover if you're an emoji expert or a victim of the Mandela effect with false memories.

Mamdani Effect Sparks New York Exodus to Connecticut

Real estate agents report surge in New Yorkers seeking Connecticut properties following democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win. Explore the potential 'Mamdani effect' on property markets.

TikTok optical illusion distorts celebrity faces

A viral TikTok optical illusion using the 'flashed face distortion effect' makes celebrity faces appear monstrous. Magician Pete Firman explains the brain science behind this baffling phenomenon.

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