Quebec resident discovers 34-year-old message in a bottle

Trudy Shattler made an amazing discovery on a beach in Pagouatchiou, Quebec. She found a message in a bottle that had been launched off the coast of Newfoundland 34 years earlier. Photo by marcmanhart/Pixabay.com Subscribe — UPI Odd Newsletter June 15 (UPI) — While taking a walk on the beach near her cottage, Trudy Shattler …

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British Lifting Pair Sets New Record by Deadlifting 997.5 Pounds

Sam Taylor and Sue Taylor-Franklin, a talented duo of British bodybuilders, have broken yet another Guinness World Record – this time by deadlifting a colossal 997.5 pounds. The couple, who are married, had previously made headlines for breaking the record for the fastest 20-meter A320 aircraft pull by a female team of two. They had …

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A Large Group of Orcas Surprises California Researchers During Watch

A team of marine scientists from California had a thrilling encounter with a large pod of orcas consisting of up to 24 killer whales. The group, which included several mother and child pairs and adult males, was spotted during a whale-watching tour near the Farallon Islands. Michael Pierson, a member of the research team, explained …

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Unconventional In-Room Needs: ‘Diet Water’ and Blowfish Requests as Part of Room Service

Hotels.com revealed that unusual room service requests made at hotels listed on the website include “diet water” and melted ice cream. Photo by bottlein/Pixabay.com Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 7 (UPI) — Hotels.com recently published its Room Service Report, analyzing room service trends and revealing bizarre requests made by guests, such as “diet water”, …

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