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Man Suffers Heart Attack at Famous Heart Attack Grill (VIDEO)

A man was rushed to the hospital after eating at the Heart Attach Grill, a restaurant in Las Vegas teasingly advised customers that their establishment is not good for the health.The man ordered and ate a Triple Bypass burger, which was one of the restaurant's specialty together with free meals for people weighing more than 350 lbs. and Flatliner fries.

Feb 16, 2012

Melbourne Teen Almost Died From a Tubing Trip in Laos

A teenager from Melbourne nearly got killed after drinking a single shot of free whisky offered while having a tubing trip in Laos. The 19-year-old Annika Morris, name of the victim, was sent to the hospital after her heartbeat went unstable according to Jeff Morris, her father.

Feb 16, 2012

A Raging Honduras Fire Killed Hundreds of Inmates [Video]

The congested prison in Honduras once again met a tragic incident that killed hundreds of prisoners. A raging fire took hold while several inmates are trapped inside their cells screaming for help.

Feb 16, 2012

PETA's Latest Veganism Campaign Earned Criticisms [VIDEO]

PETA earned negative feedback from people watching its campaign posted online. The video has triggered anger despite the organization's aim to promote veganism. Most viewers say the ad promoted violence.

Feb 15, 2012

Perth's Hold for NRL Side, Getting Intense

Tony Sage is on the fight of winning Pert-based NRL franchise. The West Australian Rugby League, however, worries WA grass roots football will suffer if he succeeds in his bids.

Feb 15, 2012

Teenager Guilty of Randomly Killing a Retired Nurse in Adelaide, Sentenced to 15 Years

A 63-year-old retired nurse, Pirjo Kemppainen, was found dead in her house in Sept. 2010. The 14-year-old suspect pleaded guilty and was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison. The suspect stabbed Pirjo and beat her when he invaded the victim's house at Callington, Adelaide Hills according to the South Australian Supreme Court.

Feb 15, 2012

Firefighters Battling with a Week Long Fire

A raging fire is heading to the town of Northcliffe in South West WA. But before it could hit properties nearby, firefighters did their best to stop the flames. There were more than 150 of them who were still on a fire battle that started six days ago.

Feb 15, 2012

Getting Ready with the Academy Awards and Top Five Oscar Moments of the 20th Century

Revealing top five most memorable moments in Academy Awards, while preparing for this year's Oscars.

Feb 15, 2012

Valentine Fun Facts

It's Valentine's Day today! While others are busy buying flowers, chocolates or anything sweet for their loved one, get to know some fun facts about Valentine's Day.

Feb 15, 2012

The First International Conference on Autism: 'Accepting Difference'

To enlighten parents facing the challenge of raising an autistic child, the first international conference on autism will be held in Muscat on March 21, 2012.

Feb 15, 2012

Brisbane Airport Resumed Operation

A plane with a failure on its landing gear was forced to land at the Brisbane airport around 2:30 a.m. (AEST). The Toll Aviation freight plane set off an hour before the crew has informed the ground staff regarding the problem with the plane's landing gear.

Feb 15, 2012

Can Tarsier Speak?:Listen To The Ultrasonic Scream of This Pint-Sized Primate

Tarsiers are among the most popular in Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. It is regarded as one of the world's smallest primates and has a length of five inches with huge round eyes.

Feb 10, 2012

Researchers Say Whales 'Stressed by Ocean Noise'

The sound created from ships' propellers is of similar frequency range a few whales use to communicate. Researches show that whales alter their sounding patterns when in noisy places.

Feb 10, 2012

French Way: How to Raise Happy and Well-Behaved Children?

A research was conducted on why French children seem to be happier and well-behaved compared to American children. The study yielded results, which American parents can perhaps learn from.

Feb 10, 2012

Burning Cash For Fuel in Hungary

Annually,Hungary recycles about $1 billion worth of old forints (currency of Hungary), and converts the worn out currency into bricks.

Feb 09, 2012

State Election Begins in India's Uttar Pradesh State

More than 50% came to vote on the first day of the election that is expected to end on March 3. The country has approximately 126 million qualified voters.

Feb 09, 2012

Thousands Stranded by Floodwaters in Australia

The Balonne River at St. George located west of Brisbane is anticipated to rise 46 feet or 14 meters today, a little lower than the previous forecasted rise of 15 meters.

Feb 08, 2012

Replicas and Imitations of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa'

One of the world's most renowned arts, the Mona Lisa, has indeed astounded hundreds of artists across the globe. Even during Leonardo's time, several art enthusiasts came to visit and observe such a masterpiece. Due to the popularity of the painting, Mona Lisa was stolen from The Louvre.

Feb 06, 2012

Japan: 'Setsubun-sai' Happy Shinto New Year

Celebrating the New Year comes in different ways from across a range of countries. Among the typical ways are eating a sumptuous dinner, having drinks and singing the Auld Lang Syne. The Japanese have a different approach. They toss out beans while chanting, "Demons out! Luck!

Feb 03, 2012

World Cancer Day Theme: 'Together It Is Possible'

A theme has been decided for this year's World Cancer Day. The creation of the theme was inspired by the thought of cutting down 25% of the total rate of premature deaths brought by cancer until 2025 through the combined efforts of every individual, organization, government agencies and NGOs.

Feb 03, 2012

Cancer charity Susan G. Komen Yanks Funding for Planned Parenthood

The recently assumed regulations prohibit a cancer charity from providing financial support to organizations currently investigated by the government.

Feb 02, 2012

Is There A UFO In Baltic Sea?

In 2011, an extraordinary circular object was seen on the surface of the Baltic Sea by a group of stranded ship hunters. This year, they claimed again that they have witnessed another strange object with a disc-like shape around 200 meters away- from the area where they first saw the same kind of thing.

Feb 02, 2012