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West Nile virus paralyzes Arizona man

10 years 2 months ago
An Arizona man's legs are paralyzed after he contracted the West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. The CDC says less than 1% of those infected with West Nile virus suffer neurological illnesses.

Meet a Wild Boar with a Terrific Tusk

10 years 2 months ago
This is BammBamm, a babirusa. A member of the pig family, this prehistoric-looking creature is native to the small Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The babirusa’s most distinctive feature is its tusks. As they age, the tusks can grow to a spectacular size, and on rare occasions, pierce their own skulls. In its native island home, over-hunting and conversion of their rainforest habitat to farmland have reduced their wild population to less than a few thousand.

What It’s Like to Eat Hot Dogs for Sport

10 years 2 months ago
Anyone who has seen the July 4th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest knows what it looks like to eat 30 hotdogs. But what does it feel like to down dozens of dogs in under 10 minutes? And how do the eaters train? Grab your napkin—competitive eater Crazy Legs Conti reveals all the messy details.

Nigeria’s Scrabble Master Doesn’t Mince Words

10 years 2 months ago
In Nigeria, Scrabble is a sport, not a game. And Wellington Jighere is just about the best there is. The 2015 World Scrabble Champion is the first African to hold the title. Jighere is hoping to spread his love for the game and put Nigeria on the map for its Scrabble prowess. This is NOT your grandmother's Scrabble.

Police: 3 attacks may be linked

10 years 2 months ago
Two homeless men were killed and one was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a string of deadly attacks spanning 25 hours in San Diego County.
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