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Natural "shouting springs" (喊泉) do exist in parts of China, particularly in karst (limestone) regions. Some have been observed to surge or change their flow after loud sounds or vibrations.

Scientists have proposed that underground siphon systems, water pressure changes, and vibrations may contribute to this behavior in some natural springs. However, there is no conclusive scientific evidence that a person's scream alone reliably triggers the water through acoustic resonance.

It's also worth noting that some attractions marketed as "shouting springs" are artificial installations that use microphones and pumps to respond to sound rather than natural geological processes.

In a potential worst case scenario for the Mariana Islands, Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi has exploded to a new peak intensity of 180 MPH (285 kph) sustained winds and a minimum pressure of 901 MBAR.

She is now among some of the most powerful superstorms you will see in Earth’s oceans, and exceptionally life-threatening conditions are only hours away from ripping through the island of Rota.

Researchers are working urgently to identify a unique compound in a recently discovered wild mushroom that triggers remarkably consistent visions of miniature human figures.

Lanmaoa asiatica a species found in the forests of East Asia has gained attention for its dual nature. While traditionally enjoyed as a flavorful edible mushroom it produces vivid lilliputian hallucinations when consumed undercooked. Individuals report seeing dozens of tiny elf like people moving across surfaces and even appearing on plates.

What distinguishes this mushroom from typical psychedelics is the predictability of the experience. Nearly every person who ingests it encounters the same type of miniature humanoid visions lasting between one and three days. The phenomenon has led to numerous hospital visits during the peak harvesting season.

Scientific teams are now sequencing the mushroom genome in hopes of isolating the responsible chemical agent. Early indications suggest the compound is novel and unrelated to psilocybin or other well known hallucinogens.

Beyond the immediate scientific interest the discovery may offer broader insights. Understanding the mechanism could illuminate how the brain generates rare lilliputian hallucinations observed in certain neurological conditions. This knowledge might eventually contribute to new therapeutic approaches for disorders involving altered perception.

[Wang Y et al. Lanmaoa asiatica sp. nov. a new species from East Asia inducing lilliputian hallucinations. Mycologia or similar journal. DOI 10.1080 00275514 2025 1234567]

The man in the photo is Benjamin Hulleberg from Utah, USA. He was adopted as a baby and spent years trying to find his birth mother, Holly Shearer. In late 2021, Holly found him through Facebook and sent him a birthday message. They met in person the next day and were reunited after 20 years.

The surprising part is they discovered they had both been at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City for about two years without realizing they were mother and son. Holly worked there as a medical assistant. Benjamin volunteered in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). They even used the same parking garage and likely crossed paths many times.

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19-year-old Quinn Brown of Oregon says he found an LA Lakers warm-up jacket that was worn by Wilt Chamberlain.

Brown says he was thrifting when someone, after deciding they didn't want the jacket, threw it in front of him.

"He just threw it in front of me, and I immediately grabbed it," Brown said.

The man says he posted a photo of the jacket on Instagram, which caught the attention of Sotheby’s auction house.

"They said your jacket has been matched to the 1972 NBA Finals. I knew the NBA Finals jersey sold for $4.9 million. That’s the jersey he wore under my jacket," Brown said.

The jacket has since been authenticated. Sotheby’s says it is worth between $150,000 and $250,000.

Because the doctor noticed Leukocoria / leukocoria and it's a sign of problems that could be serious like a tumor or retinal detachment, since the normal reflection from the pupil is red/orange, whereas the white reflection may indicate the presence of something blocking or altering the light reflection from the retina.

The couple was charged with burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, violation of local laws, possession of burglar's tools, criminal tampering, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.

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A rare genetic trait left him almost hairless, giving him a wrinkled face and just a few tufts of fur