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Odd News writer for United Press International (UPI.com), host of the UPI Odd News Minute podcast, available wherever podcasts are sold (for free).

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Three warthog piglets born at zoo in Spain Original

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By Ben Hooper 
| United Press International (UPI)
June 12 (UPI) -- A zoo in Valencia, Spain, announced the recent births of three warthog piglets that can now be seen by the public in the facility's Savannah habitat. BIOPARC Valencia said the male piglets spent their first few days of life in the zoo's indoor area with their mother and the animal technical team, and they are now spending time in the outdoor exhibit with the rest of their family group.
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Maryland man buys three identical lottery tickets, wins $150,000

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By Ben Hooper 
| Yahoo Canada
Ben Hooper Fri, June 12, 2026 at 5:29 p.m. UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Maryland man bought three identical tickets for the same Pick 5 drawing, using his employee ID number, and ended up winning a total $150,000. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI June 12 (UPI) -- A Maryland man bought three identical tickets for the same Pick 5 drawing, using the digits from his employee ID number, and ended up winning a total $150,000.
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African spurred tortoise found wandering loose in Missouri Original

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By Ben Hooper 
| United Press International (UPI)
June 12 (UPI) -- Animal control officials in Missouri are trying to identify the owner of an African spurred tortoise found wandering loose in a neighborhood. Officers with Columbia/Boone County Animal Control said a resident discovered the tortoise wandering in the area of Route Z and Enterprise Drive about 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Animal Control Officer Rebecca Dawson said the male tortoise appears to be in good health.
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