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curious2 min read10/24/2026Italian Friends Turn a Lost Ring Search Into a Trip to Ireland
Three friends searched a stream for Patrick Mohr’s wedding ring, then returned it to his Irish home with a celebration inspired by The Lord of the Rings.
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curious2 min read10/23/2026Hiker Proposes After His Girlfriend Restarts His Heart Twice
Eva Broderick saved her boyfriend Nick after a lightning strike during a hike in Wisconsin. Following three days in the hospital, he proposed, and they married within a year of the incident.
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curious2 min read10/22/2026How Tiny Snakes Use Cartwheels to Escape
Videos of three snake species show how they swing their tails to roll away from danger, reaching speeds of up to 8.3 miles per hour.
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curious1 min read10/21/2026Record Pumpkin Becomes the First to Pass 3,000 Pounds
A 3,156-pound pumpkin grown by Ron Wallace of Rhode Island broke a world record that was only a week old.
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curious2 min read10/20/2026Deep-Sea Research Reveals 57 New Species Near Argentina
An international team named 57 new species after studying animals collected during a widely watched expedition off Argentina.
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curious2 min read10/19/2026Helga Duffy Becomes the World’s Oldest Wing-Walker at 99
The world’s oldest wing-walker, Helga Duffy, flew on top of a small plane after her niece realized she could try it and care home staff encouraged her. The flight raised money for an air ambulance charity.
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curious2 min read10/16/2026Kazakh Traveler, 76, Prepares for a Walk Across America
After long walks across Kazakhstan, Asia, and Europe, Sarsenbay Kotyrashov plans a US journey and hopes to enter Guinness World Records.
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curious2 min read10/13/2026Sisters Discover Their Connection at a Softball Tournament
A teammate's comment helped Samantha Rensvold find her biological sister at a tournament in Montana. The sisters now plan to spend time together.
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curious2 min read10/12/2026Remote Scottish Island Comes With a Practical Challenge
Hildasay offers quiet surroundings, lakes, and birdlife, but its new owner will need to organize electricity and seek permission for improvements.
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