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Best Spot to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Australia

Australians should find a location with a clear view of the eastern horizon in order to witness the solar eclipse tomorrow. The rest of the Australian east coast can only view the partly covered sun.

Sydney Shooting: Man Shot 5 Times in Car Park, Police Investigates

A man is receiving medical treatment after sustaining at least five gunshot wounds in a pub car park, Sydney police reported. Sydney Police responded to a call for help at Berala Hotel on Woodburn Road, Berala at noontime Monday. Witnesses have been reported as saying the lone shooting victim was shot up to five times. He sustained gunshot wounds in the leg, stomach and arm.

Three-year-Old Boy Arrested for Peeing in his Front Yard, Mom Gets $2,500 Ticket

Judging by the cost of the ticket and the inflexible attitude of the police officer issuing it, you'd think Piedmont, Okla. had a huge problem with toddlers running all over the place urinating on anything and everything in their paths.

Solar Eclipse in Australia Attracts Travelers

People who wish to see the amazing two-minute solar eclipse have started gathering on the far north of Queensland. On November 14, shortly after dawn at 6:30am, the Australian sky will grow darker as the moon passes in front of the sun. Without any weather disturbance, the sky-gazers will witness a black disk in the sky with the sun’s shining halo surrounding it.

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Total Solar Eclipse in Cairns: Where to Watch Online, 12 Things Observers Need to Know

A total solar eclipse is expected to briefly envelope Cairns in darkness on Wednesday. Total eclipse chasers around the world will be gathering in this Far North Queensland city in Australia for the grand astronomical event.

Shark Dropped From the Sky onto a Golf Course

Without a warning, a 2-foot-long leopard shark suddenly fell from the sky then wriggled around on the 12th tee of a golf course in Southern California. Luckily, nobody was playing golf at the area when the incident happened.

Apocalypse Now: Mysterious Black Hole Discovered Near Earth Marks End of the World?

Dr. Holger Baumgardt, together with an international team of astrophysicists, provided more insight on a blinding force’s long-standing enigma behind the cluster of disorderly stars rapidly swirling in the Sword of Orion.

Right-Sized Asteroid Belts Responsive to Life: Study

According to a conducted study by Rebecca Martin, a NASA Sagan Fellow at University of Colorado in Boulder, together with astronomer Mario Livio of Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, the existence of right-sized asteroid belts on solar systems with life-bearing planets could possibly boost up the birth and evolution of complex life.

Aussie Toddler Wanders Off with Dog, Other Kids' Special Bond with Pets [PHOTOS]

In Victoria, a two-and-a-half-year-old toddler had gone missing, but his pet dog kept him company and eventually led police to where he's gone. On the humour site 9GAG.com, photos of dogs and children are often uploaded albeit with funny captions. The cute images show a special bond between pets and kids.

Three Melbourne Kids Aged 12 to 16 Die in High-Speed Crash

Three children from 12 to 16 years old died in a fatal high-speed crash involving a stolen car carrying six passengers in Coolaroo just after midnight Thursday. One of the passengers is still fighting for life in a hospital.

Beaked Whale Found in New Zealand Confirmed as World’s Rarest Specie

Two years ago, a female spade-toothed beaked whale and its offspring was discovered aground near the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Meteor Spotted Blazing Across the California Sky [PHOTOS AND VIDEO]

Astronomers were left shocked after witnessing a meteor flash up the California sky. The meteor was reportedly noticeable over the San Francisco Bay area as well as the other parts of Northern California.

Missing Aussie Toddler Found, German Shepherd Never Left His Side

A dog is a missing toddler's best friend. An Australian toddler, who was reported missing, has been found by police after over 13 hours. The young boy's pet dog had called out for attention during a police search.

UFO Sighting: Black Disc-Shaped Object Filmed Hovering over Brazil Rainforest [VIDEOS]

A UFO was filmed hovering rainforest in Brazil, where an alien was purportedly caught on video last year. Scott C. Waring, a known UFO blogger and commentator, described the video to be legit.

Man with A Bionic Leg Ascends One of the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers

Who says having a disability ceases someone to achieve something? Amputee Zac Vawter proved that climbing 103 floors of the Willis Tower in Chicago with a bionic or mind-controlled leg is just a piece of cake.

Experience Fun Learning with Mathletics Student App in iPad

Now that the world’s leading educational tool Mathletics Student has already been launched on iPad, it is believed that young learners will definitely enjoy studying more as a result.

A Boy from India Born with Two Unusual Disorder Enjoys Recognition [VIDEO]

Despite having two unusual genetic disorders when he was born, Arpan Saxena from Bhopal, India still exudes positive attitude about his current condition and appearance. The 4-year-old boy, who has 13 fingers and 12 toes, reportedly likes the kind of attention he receives worldwide.

Who Killed Faalau Pisu in Canley Vale Wedding Shooting?

Amateur boxer Faalau Pisu has been named as one of the victims in a wedding reception shooting in Canley Vale past midnight Monday. Two other victims, both males, survived the shooting. Police authorities are still investigating.

Marine Predators Caused Evolution of Flying Fish

The latest discovery of researchers suggests that the appearance of the first flying fish may have changed through the years in order to protect itself from marine predators.

UFO Plummets to Mexico' Popocatepeti Volcano? Experts Weigh In [VIDEO]

A UFO sighting in Mexico has drawn much skepticism from experts, after if it was broadcasted by Mexican multimedia company Televisa. The news company had reportedly filmed a UFO crashing down into the crater of Popocatepeti volcano, Mexico's second highest peak. What did the experts say?

Canberra Teams up with Facebook, Mental Health Group to Battle Cyber Bullying

Australia's federal government has teamed up with Facebook and Headspace and Project Rocket, a youth mental health group, to battle cyber bullying. They launched on Friday, Nov 2, the new campaign Be Bold and Stop Bullying.

UFO Sightings: Link to Hurricane Sandy and Moon Activity Filmed [VIDEOS]

A UFO sighting has been linked to Hurricane Sandy, the devastating weather system that wreaked havoc on the U.S. East Coast Monday night. The UFO sighting was filmed on Saturday, October 27. More UFOs were sighted by another witness, but this person reports UFO activities on the moon. See the videos for yourself.

How a Melbourne Man Won Defamation Case vs Google -- David vs Goliath?

A Melbourne man had asked Google to remove images of him alongside a convicted druglord in the search engine's results page. Google should have not ignored his request. When Google's lawyers said the search engine was merely indexing web pages, a jury at the Victoria Supreme Court said Google should have responded to a defamation notice.

Ghost Hunters Witnessed Irma Slage’s Paranormal Encounter at The Old Spaghetti Factory

In a desire to receive a personal message from their dead loved ones, almost 50 people gathered around the dim parlor of “The Old Spaghetti Factory” for a conducted seance by the Livermore-based psychic adviser Irma Slage.

Pit Bulls Attack Aussie Teen, Surgeons Try to Reattach Victim’s Torn Ear

Two pit bull terriers attacked on Tuesday a 19-year-old male from East Hills, Sydney. The victim was walking his pet dog along Lean Street when he was attacked by the two American Staffordshire bull terriers.

Hurricane Sandy Could Leave People 'Fighting in the Streets' For Basic Necessities Like Food, Gas

Monster Hurricane Sandy made landfall along the South Jersey coast, as forecasters had predicted, on Monday evening with gale-force winds of 90 miles per hour and bringing with it the promise of "historic" damage that could lead to scores of unprepared Americans "fighting in the streets" for basic goods like food, gasoline and fresh water, local residents are warning.

Hurricane Sandy’s Fury on a Full Moon, Images on Twitter and Instagram [PHOTOS]

Sandy is pummeling the U.S. East Coast Monday night, coinciding with a full moon which intensifies its fury. Social networks are busy receiving photo uploads, shout outs and status updates from its users. See some of these #Sandy images in the accompanying slideshow.

UFO Wars Being Engaged in Antarctica - Scientist John Kettler

Former US Military Contractor and Scientist John Kettler reportedly made a controversial claim about an expanding UFO war being engaged in Antarctica. The announcement was posted last October 26 by the “Exopolitics Institute News Service.”

Jill Meagher Case: Did Suspect Adrian Ernest Bayley Attempt Suicide?

The suspect in the abduction and murder of Jill Meagher was rushed to a Melbourne hospital after a reported suicide attempt. Meagher, a married woman from Brunswick, was filmed by a CCTV camera walking home from Bar Etiquette at around 1:40 a.m. on Sept. 22. She was found dead six days later.

28kg-Tumour Removed from Woman -- 5 Things You Need to Know

A 28kg-tumour was removed from a woman in Germany. The woman was previously diagnosed as merely obese. Here are five things you need to know about tumours and the German woman's condition.

Twin UFOs Lookin’ Like Fluorescent Bulbs Puzzle Kentucky Witnesses [VIDEO]

A pair of UFOs that look like fluorescent bulbs hovering in the sky puzzled several witnesses in Pike County, Kentucky last week. However, no agency provided information on the strange sight.

Aussie Scientists Discover Cause of Pancreatic Cancer

Australian scientists have determined the set of mutated genes that cause pancreatic cancer. The findings were featured in the journal Nature.

South Korean Satellite Ventures into Space on Friday

South Korea is scheduled to launch a satellite into space this Friday, barring weather disturbances and technical problems. Final preparations for the satellite launch have been completed Wednesday, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). This is the third time for South Korea to make a mark in space with its locally-assembled KSLV-1.

Scumbag Brain Memes – Some Annoying, Some Funny, Originally Tragic

The human brain is perceived to be sending mixed signals sometimes. It is your brain that makes you note it's time to sleep. Yet it won't let you sleep. This is just one of the main points of "scumbag brain" memes.

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