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Several Ducks Cheat Death as They Dodge Traffic on a Busy Highway [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:28:10 +0000

Remember the game 'Frogger?' Well a Mother duck and her ducklings decided to give it a go in real life when they tried to navigate through traffic on a busy highway in Toronto.

As the momma duck led her crew of ducklings across, several cars come within inches of clobbering them all

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Kansas Farm Boys' LMFAO Parody Video 'I'm Farming and I Grow it' Goes Viral

Mike Hendren — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:32:19 +0000

The Peterson Brothers, Greg, Kendal and Nathan work the family farm near Saline, Kansas.

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High School Runner Carries Fallen Competitor Across the Finish Line

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:45:58 +0000

West Liberty Salem high school runner Meghan Vogel wasn’t going to win the Ohio D-III 3,200-meter state finals, which was held last weekend. In fact, the junior, who had already won the 1,600 meter, was in last place with about 20 feet to go.

That’s when she noticed that one of her competitors, sophomore Arden McMath, had collapsed and fallen in front of her. Rules state that anyone who aids another runner will be disqualified. But Vogel decided this wasn’t the time to follow the rules.

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Did a Guard Really Watch a Woman Being Mugged and Do Nothing? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:58:22 +0000

A video that seemingly depicts a security guard in Malaysia standing by and doing nothing as a woman is mugged in broad daylight has drawn criticism from those who think he should’ve intervened. But all may not be as it seems.

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10 Hilarious Barbecue 'Fails' for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:46:43 +0000

As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.

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Worst Parents Ever Put Kid in a Washing Machine

Patrick Bateman — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:35 +0000

There are entire websites dedicated to parenting fails and while most appear to be harmless, some make you question just how long the victimized kid will live in such a dangerous environment. Take this video of a couple parents who put their kid in a washing machine at the laundromat as a way to teach him a lesson. Seems like a funny prank at first, but then the auto lock system kicks in and everyone starts to freak out. (Note: this video may be too intense for some viewers.)

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Big City Bear Vs. Man-And Man Run Away!

Mike Hendren — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:54:44 +0000

We have our share of critters here in North Texas. And sometimes, they find their way into town. I've encountered snakes, deer, raccoons, and even bobcats and coyotes in the city limits. Mind you, I only barely live in the city limits, but still, the wildlife is close! We don't have bears in this part of the state

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80-Year-Old Woman Miraculously Lands Plane After Dying Pilot Husband Collapses [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:15:14 +0000

It’s one thing to be cool under pressure. It’s quite another to be an inexperienced pilot landing a plane while your husband is in critical condition beside you.

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Soldier Dad and Daughter Have Heartwarming Reunion in Front of Packed Auditorium

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:59:06 +0000

No matter how old they get, some daughters will always be “daddy’s little girl.” Here’s a soldier homecoming video that proves that point, with lots of tears.

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82-Year-Old Granny Chases Down Purse Snatcher

Don Deane — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:08:36 +0000

Sylvia Miller of Ohio may be 82-years-old, but that doesn’t mean she’s an easy mark for thieves. Last Wednesday, the spry octogenarian actually chased down a criminal who had snatched her purse. Go, granny!

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Should TSA Have Patted Down a 3-Year-Old In a Wheelchair? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:46:47 +0000

In a video that won’t be making the already unpopular TSA any new friends, a 3-year-old toddler in a wheelchair is seen being searched by a TSA agent at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

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'KONY 2012′ Is Now History's Most Viral Video

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:22:18 +0000

Have you seen the ‘Kony 2012′? If not, you may be one of the few — the haunting short film just became the most viral video in history.

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Security Cameras Capture Terrifying Footage of Tornadoes, Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters

Stephen Lenz — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:40:25 +0000

Cheryl Gerber/NOAA/Scott Olson, Getty Images Capturing a natural disaster on a video camera or cellphone is one thing, but to see one through the objective and unassuming eye of a security camera is another altogether. Often times there is no build-up, no panic; it's just business as usual until that one moment when everything goes [...]

Returning Soldier Surprises Family at KFC [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:33:10 +0000

We’ve all seen the heartwarming videos of soldiers stationed overseas surprising their children stateside with early returns home.

And that’s how this video of Capt. Cherissa Jackson, who had been deployed in Afghanistan, begins, with mom surprising her daughters Anita and Ashley at a Gaitherburg, Maryland Kentucky Fried Chicken. But then it gets even more touching.

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Heroic Wheelchair-Bound Man Thwarts Convenience Store Robbery [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:27:35 +0000

In Vancouver, Canada, a courageous wheelchair-bound man wrestled a would-be robber to the ground during an attempted robbery at a convenience store. And a security camera caught the brave struggle on tape.

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Man Dances With iPod in Mall To Get Into the Holiday Spirit [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:34:06 +0000

Going to the mall at this time of year is enough to cause anyone to lose their minds. The screaming little kids, the rude shoppers, the rented elves. It’s enough to make you wish you’d just stayed home and boycotted the holidays altogether.

But wait! Imagine you’re on one of those hellish expeditions and you run across a guy wearing an iPod, joyfully lip-syncing and dancing and completely ignoring what are sure to be the slack-jawed stares from those around him. Wouldn’t that make your day a little brighter? Come on, admit it. It would. Even if you think he’s utterly certifiable.

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