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Porch thief crushes boy's charitable candy dream, until the community steps up

After a bag of candy that a seven-year-old Toronto boy hoped to donate was stolen on Halloween night, a charitable outpouring saw him collect enough sweets and food for 20 homeless people.

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Cat put in 'solitary confinement' for freeing other cats from shelter

A 6-year-old rescue cat has become the newest darling of the internet thanks to his mutinous attempts to free himself and the rest of his cat brethren from the cushy confines of the Friends for Life Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. 2
Hyatt is eliminating travel-sized plastic toiletries

Hyatt is the latest international hotel brand to ditch travel-sized toiletries from its rooms, following Holiday Inn-owner InterContinental Group and Marriott International.
Special South African gin is infused with elephant dung

The makers of a South African gin infused with elephant dung swear their use of the animal's excrement is no gimmick. 1
Burger King brings a plant-based Whopper to Europe

Burger King is introducing a plant-based burger in Europe. But it's not the Impossible Whopper that's been a hit with U.S. customers.
Here's the most expensive watch ever sold at auction

A Patek Philippe watch featuring 18K solid gold dial plates and an alligator leather bracelet sold for a record CAD$41 million at a charity auction earlier this month hosted by Christie’s in Switzerland.
Man receives response to message in bottle 9 years later

A Massachusetts college student has received a response to a message he threw into the ocean when he was 10 years old.
Pigeon steals poppies, creates 'commemorative' nest above Australian war memorial

An intrepid pigeon has been stealing poppies from the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, and making a nest out of the flowers in the alcove of a stained glass window. 1

Fashion and Beauty

Canada Goose sees Asia revenue soar despite Hong Kong tensions

Food and Drink

Can't stand certain vegetables? It may be genetic

Travel and Adventure

Cat-shaming: Russian loses airline miles over fat pet swap

Gardening

How 'ugly fruit' can pretty up your boring old garden

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