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Lockdown has meant that many of us have had to turn our hand to hairdressing. However, as anyone who has ever given themselves or someone else a home cut knows, things can and often do go wrong. (Unless, of course, you're lucky enough to be Bella Hadid, who looks excellent…
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When it comes to snake-like names, few in popular culture are as well known as Salazar Slytherin from Harry Potter. Now, to celebrate the discovery of a new species of snake, scientists have named it after the founder of the Hogwarts house. The decision to give the snake the unusual…
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Marine biologists claim that sea turtle populations along some Florida beaches are now thriving, possibly due to the large number of humans who are stuck indoors during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a recent report by CBS Miami, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, which monitors beach activity closely each year to…
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These days, there's more than enough bad headlines, which is why we at VT are committed to brightening your days during this difficult time with as many fun, lighthearted entertainment news stories as we can - and what could be better than watching a man demonstrate how he wakes up…
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A pair of widowed female penguins have gone viral on social media this week, after they were photographed gazing at the sky above the city of Melbourne together. The pictures in question were taken by Australian photographer Tobias Baumgaertner back in 2019, but now have a newfound significance for those…
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After being taken to her new forever home amid lockdown, an excitable corgi puppy has made an unexpected but lifelong friend in a very patient cat after spending every day together. The three-month-old corgi named Lucy was introduced to Gilbert, a three-year-old ragdoll cat, three weeks ago at her new…
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Two dogs have been left to console each other following a tragic hiking accident in Colorado. The pair of pooches, called Tonka and Little P, have found solace after their owner Kris Busching tragically slipped and fell to his death in an incident that also left the two pups injured. …
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An adorable Therapy 'dogtor' has gone viral on social media this week, for delivering care packages to nurses amid the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a recent report by the Good News Network, Loki the Rottweiler, a therapy dog for patients and staff working at the University of Maryland School of…
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With lockdown rules still in effect, I'm sure many of us are treasuring the time we can spend out of the house during our daily dose of officially-sanctioned exercise. However, one dog from Austin, Texas, has become our collective spirit animal after playing dead to his owner in an effort…
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Anything to declare? Footage has resurfaced showing the moment a group of huge crabs caused chaos at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on the island of Nassau in The Bahamas. Check out the chaotic moment in the video below: No, no, no - this is not another one of those…
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With so many people retreating inside during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of us will now have to take our haircare and personal grooming into our own hands for the first time, instead of relying on a barber. Indeed, this goes double for our pets, and those of us who…
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An adorable police dog has gone viral on social media this week, after it was recorded falling asleep through the entirety of its swearing-in service. The video in question was first shared on Facebook by the Bristol Police Department in Rhode Island, and shows a brown Labrador puppy named Brody…
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Corgis are one of the most majestic dog breeds around. With their incredible peach-like bottoms and brilliantly sassy personalities, it's no wonder that they've been Queen Elizabeth's pet of choice for decades! Now, there's a Facebook group dedicated to the sassiest corgis that the internet has to offer, and we…
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This week a baby goat from a farm in Wisconsin has gone viral on social media, after it was miraculously born with two heads. According to a recent report by British tabloid newspaper The Daily Mail, the goat in question hails from the Nueske family farm near the town of…
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With so many people now stuck inside during lockdown and self-isolation, more and more pet owners are finding the time to do fun activities with their pets. Maybe you're finding some more excuses to take your dog out for a walk, or just want to spend hours stroking them and…
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A man who built two high-rise towers for his cats to live in has gone viral on social media. In fact, the towers, which are fit for feline royalty, proved to be so popular that he is now sharing the building plans. Rob Coutu, who hails from Windsor, Connecticut, wanted…
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A photograph of a seemingly "headless" dog has sent the internet into meltdown. Now, as any user of the World Wide Web will attest, doggo snaps are one of the things that make the internet great. However, when it comes to doggy online sensations, the majority have one thing in…
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As humanity has been forced to remain behind closed doors, animals everywhere are making the most of their newfound freedom. No sooner were we all relegated to our sitting rooms than we were bombarded by clips of feral hogs roaming the streets and deer settling in front gardens. As if…
