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There’s something strange happening in Minneapolis, US, as pairs of abandoned pants are appearing all over town, frozen in the snow. Resident Tom Grotting claims to have started the trend to entertain his neighbor, Diane, who “just doesn’t like winter much”.…
When Dale Franck’s wife, Nancy, was recovering in hospital from cancer surgery and their beloved dog escaped, he feared the worst. But as it turned out, Nancy had a very sneaky, furry visitor. Miniature Schnauzer Sissy was caught on camera sniffing…
Last year we brought you the news that a very sickly, very tiny kitten had been nursed back to healthy by a loving Husky dog, Lilo. Now Rosie’s all grown up and loves her new life with her doggy family.…
It was only a matter of time before the online hype for Star Wars: The Force Awakens collided with the internet’s enduring love of cats, but no one expected such a happy ending for a shelter cat with an uncanny resemblance…
Ethnic ambiguity is a modern day superpower. With such a vague look, one could pass off as a number of ethnicities. It’s basically social camouflage. Those who have the look though, know that it has its downsides. Here are a few: #1. Without…
If you were given the chance to talk to the person who bullied you in the past, what would you say to them? #1. “Hi, remember me?” You probably haven’t thought about me at all since graduation. But I have.…
If you’re at work you might want to close your browser now — because this steamy bath-time photoshoot with a Baldwin guinea pig leaves nothing to the imagination. The striking model is called Strawberry Shortcake, and she’s not ashamed to bare…
A Chicago-based art director has found a unique way to use advertising skills for good; the anonymous creative improves the cardboard signs used by the homeless to see if they can better grab people’s attention. “As an art director it’s my job…
We’ve all seen pet shaming for the mischievous pets out there, but now animals everywhere are teaming up to wreak havoc in their humans’ homes. Here are some of the worst offenders being publicly shamed for their wicked deeds. #1. These…
While mastering the fine art of selfies isn’t easy for humans, it’s even harder if you don’t have opposable thumbs. But Selfie Cat, aka Manny, has mastered taking purr-fect selfies with all his mates. Manny’s human bought a GoPro and this clever…
In a series of adorable drawings named “Wookie the Chew”, illustrator James Hance combines the characters of Star Wars with Winnie The Pooh. It even makes AT-ATs cute. Han Solo is Christopher Robin and Chewbacca and R2-D2 are all cuddly…
When a journalist stumbled upon a pillow that had reversible sequins live on TV, he had no idea just how massively popular it would prove to be. Steve Noviello found the Etch-A-Sketch like pillows in Nebraska Furniture Mart and, live…
For most people with allergies, they avoid whatever is irritating them like the plague. But animal lover Caitlin Stewart, despite being severely allergic to animals, has devoted herself to rescuing and caring for all creatures great and small. Any contact…
Finally there’s a solution for crafty moms who wish their sons could never grow out of their affectionate kid ways — simply knit yourself a new, squishy son. Marieke Voorsluijs, a Netherlands-based textile designer, did just that. Marieke’s teenage son hit puberty…
A US-based company has come up with an innovative way for people to commemorate or just recreate their beloved animals — by creating life-like plush toys of pets. Cuddle Clones specializes in creating custom-made, super realistic versions of pets. Founder Jennifer Graham came…
To find a cat that doesn’t run hissing and spitting from water is one thing, but one-eyed cat Kuli is taking things to a whole new level. This adventurous kitten’s favorite hobby? Surfing. Kuli was adopted by Alexandra Gomez and…