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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

The weird reason dolphins drink each other’s pee

(LiveScience)
Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

The weird reason dolphins drink each other’s pee
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Ah, tasters horn in on piddle… decipher ‘kosher’ wee!
Anagram: Mark McNamara
Image: Gregory Smith

Mona Lisa attacked by cake thrower

(New York Post)
Leonardo Da Vinci's Masterpiece

Mona Lisa attacked by cake thrower
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Yokel, in boast, cream-whacked at art
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Storm Crypt

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Is Putin Dead? Pay Attention When Russia Starts Broadcasting 'Swan Lake'

(Newsweek)
Vladimir Putin

The Russian leader's death
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I heard assault ends there
Anagram: Aronas Pinchas
Image: elkokoparrilla

Vladimir Putin may already be dead with body double taking his place, MI6 chiefs claim

(Mirror)
Resurrection of Evil

Pundits’ idea ~ Putin is dead
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Larry Barnes

Friday, May 27, 2022

Crime author convicted of murdering husband

(The Guardian)
IMG_3848 Nunez_Sigrid, © 2018 Nancy Crampton

Crime author convicted of murdering husband
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Bravura gun homicide constructed, end for him
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Hudson Valley Writers Center

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Vangelis, composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks, dies aged 79

(The Guardian)
Ode to Vangelis

Vangelis
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Sing vale
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Patrick Verstappen

Taylor Swift gets honorary degree

(AP News)
Embed from Getty Images

Taylor Swift gets honorary degree
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O yes, teenage girl "Dr. of Arts" worthy
Anagram: Russ Atkinson

Tesla is cut from S&P ESG Index

(Reuters)
Car Repair Service

Tesla is cut from S&P ESG Index ~ sex complaint's surges fed it
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: 7CO

Martin Shkreli released from prison early

(The Guardian)
martin-shkreli

Martin Shkreli released from prison early
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immoral liar, horrid snake's presently free
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Rich Howells

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Pro-Trump US Congressman Madison Cawthorn loses primary

(RNZ)
Madison Cawthorn

Pro-Trump US Congressman Madison Cawthorn loses primary
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Hmm - rumors saw cocaine party’s torrid romps, guns on planes…
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Gage Skidmore

Monday, May 16, 2022

Russia takes losses in failed river crossing, officials say

(ABC News)
We Stand With Ukraine

Russia takes losses in the failed river crossing, officials say
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Fearless Ukrainians fight, sacrifice, slay Soviet soldiers - SOS
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Marc Pether-Longman

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Passenger with no flying experience lands plane

(CNN)
Cessna 208EX cockpit view

Passenger with no flying experience lands plane
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Pilot expired; gnarly scene. He snags fine new plan
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Daniel Piraino

UK-Sweden Security Pact

(CNBC)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Sweden and Finland

UK - Sweden Security Pact
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"Putin's sucky; we reacted"
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Number 10

How do mosquitoes sniff out humans to bite?

(LiveScience)
mosquito

How do mosquitoes sniff out humans to bite?
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She motions! Man’s boutique whiff stood out!

[Only female mosquitos bite animals and humans.]
Anagram: Mark McNamara
Image: Dhyanji

Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter's Trump ban

(CNN)
Elon Musk - Caricature

Elon Buys Twitter
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Touts new liberty
Anagram: Lane
Image: DonkeyHotey

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Paxlovid Mouth Is Real

(The Atlantic)
Paxlovid

Paxlovid Mouth Is Real
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Mouth pox is real valid
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Diverse Stock Photos

Dolphins Spotted Playing with Anaconda

(Field & Stream)
Dolphins playing with an anaconda

Dolphins Spotted Playing with Anaconda
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identical apodal things down asp/python
Anagram: Russ Atkinson
Image: Omar M. Entiauspe Neto, Steffen Reichle, Alejandro dos Rios

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Americans bring 'souvenir' artillery shell to Israel airport

(1 News)
Ben Gurion sign on terminal (lt)_0485

Americans bring a 'souvenir' artillery shell to Israel airport
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Rash insane irrational illegal US error - it’s very problematic
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: James Eamery

Girls dislike hard maths

(BBC)
National Bestseller??

Girls dislike hard maths
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High marks stir idle lads
Anagram: Robert Jordan
Image: Better than Bacon

Saturday, April 30, 2022

How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

(BBC)
Impeach Trump Now

How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?
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Gambler’s deplorable guilt - drop sham now!
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Legal hardball: “Go to prison!” - Mr Dumb weeps
Anagram: Julian Lofts
Image: Alan