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No, That's Not A Funky Christmas Decoration

It can be hard to notice one specific ornament on a fully decorated Christmas tree -even if that ornament isn't an ornament at all, but really a deadly tiger snake. According to Victoria's Snake Catcher a woman in Australia discovered this unwanted addition to her Christmas tree one morning though who knows how long it was hiding out. Fortunately, she was smart and called a snake catcher right away as the animal may not be particularly aggressive, but is one of the top ten most toxic animals on the planet. It's also a protected species, so it's illegal to kill. 

Read the full story at the Telegraph


This Boxer is Having None of Your Santa BS

I can't tell you if Santa gave him a lump of coal or if he just can't stand Santa's stupid dance, but this Boxer does not like this Santa doll. He may be naughty, but Santa better get him the pooch whole wish list next year or he'd better watch his back. 


Let's Hope Your Holidays Leave You Feeling This Relaxed

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It doesn't matter what you celebrate, the holidays can be a stressful time. A nice massage can really help you destress, but if you don't have the time or money, perhaps this video of a hedgehog enjoying a massage can help relax you instead. May your post-holiday decompression leave you feeling this chill. 

Via Incredible Things


The Craziest Flavored Vodkas Ever

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There's nothing quite like a shot of fresh cut grass. Or smoked salmon. No, really, those are real flavors of vodka and they're only two of the thirty five insance flavors featured in this Supercall article. While most are a little odd, but at least charming (bubble gum or cinnamon churros), there are others that are utterly terrible sounding -like tobacco or the naga chilli that measures in at 250,000 scovilles. 

See the full list here


Things That Confuse Americans About British Christmas Traditions

Christmas poppers, figgy pudding and mince pies? They're some of the most common Christmas traditions across the pond, but thos words make almost no sense to practically any American. Fortunately for those hoping to get a better idea of what the Brits are doing for Christmas, Mental Floss has collected a whole list of traditions in England that make no sense to those living elsewhere. If you watch Doctor Who or other BBC shows with a Christmas special, it's a great way to understand what the heck they're up to.

So check out the full list (including what Boxing Day is) over at Mental Floss.


This Burger Inside a Pizza is the Sexiest Food Creation We've Ever Seen

Pizza and burgers are two of the most incredible junk foods in the history of snacking and while there are plenty of cheeseburger pizzas out there -they're usually a poor combination of both with just hamburger and pickles thrown on top of a pizza. 

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But this pizza by Hellthy Junk Food truly combines the two foods -with a bacon cheeseburger complete with pickles, ketchup and mustard surrounded by a pepperoni pizza. You can learn how to make this monstrosity for yourself, but make sure your heart can handle such a monster meal before daring to consume it. The recipe is here.

Via Incredible Things


Colo, The World's Oldest Gorilla, Just Turned 60

The lifespan of gorillas ranges from about 30-40, so when Colo celebrated her 60th birthday yesterday, it was kind of a big deal. The western lowland gorilla was actually the first gorilla born in human care all the way back in 1956.

When she was born, keepers knew little about the animal's pregnancy so she was born weeks earlier than expected. She was abandoned by her mom at birth, so keepers learned a lot about gorillas as they had to raise her by hand. Between giving birth to three babies and teaching keepers about gorillas' lifespan, she has helped gorilla conservation efforts considerably.

If you want to see Colo in person, you can visit her at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio and if you want to learn more about her, you can read about her at Yahoo.


This Mad Man Actually Made And Ate Elf's Breakfast Dessert Pasta

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Andrew Rea's YouTube cooking show Binging With Babish specializes in creating recipes featured in television shows and movies, like eggs Woodhouse from Archer or the incredible prison pasta sauce featured in Goodfellas. But by far the most disgusting and utterly insane creation he's made to date is the dessert breakfast pasta Will Ferrell eats as Buddy the Elf. This disasterously disgusting recipe involves spaghetti in tomato sauce covered in chocolate chips, M&Ms, marshmallows, a chocolate Pop Tart, maple syrup, caramel sauce and Hershey's syrup. So how is it? From the chef's response, I'd guess it's just as bad as you might imagine, if not worse. You've gotta give it to Will Ferrell for seeming to enjoy it as he shovels litteral handfuls into his mouth.

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You Could Voice a Dog in the New Wes Anderson Movie

Wes Anderson has recently announced that his next film will be an animated feature about dogs called "Isle of Dogs." To help promote the film and raise money for The Film Foundation, he's launched a crowd funding campaign where all money goes to the non-profit and contributors can win prizes like DVDs and books signed by the director. But that's nothing compared to the grand prize -a trip for two to London, a tour of the production and the opportunity to voice one of the dogs in the movie. If you've ever wanted to live forever in film but have a face for radio, this might just be your big chance.

Get the full details on the contest over at The Daily Dot.


Why Don't You Have a Pizza Roll Dispenser in Your Home Yet?

Not everyone likes ice -some people prefer pizza rolls and if you find that you want frozen snacks more often than you want ice, you might want to try this brilliant life hack. 

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When you think about it, it's kind of amazing that people haven't done this before.

Via That's Nerdalicious


Make Super Mario Cute Again With Super Bork Land

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The star of Super Bork World is a cute little fluffball that is pretty much amazing at making theme song parodies for geeky franchises like The Walking Dead or the X-Files. This Super Mario parody is everything a dog-loving gamer could want in life -cuteness and geekiness in a perfect package.


Die Hard This Christmas

Even Hans Gruber wouldn't expect to see this Christmas decoration. This delightful ornament was created by Redditor StuFX and looks like it could be easily replicated at homes across the country. After all, what's Christmas without a little Yippie Ki-Yay?

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Horrifying Footage Shows a Dog Being Attacked by Wolves

One hunter in Sweden took his dog moose hunting in early October. She ran off at the smell of a moose at one point and he lost track of her. When he found the dog, she was bleeding and couldn't get up. At first he thought she was attacked by a moose, but when he watched the Go Pro footage from her collar though, he was shocked to see she was actually mauled by two wolves.

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Fortunately, the hunter found his dog and got her to the vet in time and she recovered. Still, it's a good reminder why even hunters should never let their pups run wild without supervision.

Via Daily Dot


You Could Trade Your Unwanted Gifts for a Whopper

We all get gifts we hate at some point or another, but this year you can trade in those unwanted, unreturnable presents to Burger King and get a Whopper instead. The offer only applies at one specific location in Miami and a few locations in Brazil and London. Don't worry though, if you can't make it there, you can always take a photo of your unwanted gifts and post them on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #WhopperExchange and you could get some kind of Burger King gift instead. All the unwanted gifts will be donated to charity. 

Via CBS


The Top Memes of 2016

Memes can say a lot about our culture and the top memes of 2016 say a lot about this past year. From Dark Kermit and F* 2016 to Sad Affleck and Phelps Face, memes capture our culture's overall state of mind and popular culture.

Of course, looking back on the top memes of the year isn't just a good way to reflect on the past, it's also a good way to get a quick laugh. While the list isn't complete (they intentionally left out Harambe), it's a good place to start and it leaves plenty of room for you to leave your own favorite memes of the year in the comments. 

So if you're feeling nostalgic, curious or just need a chuckle, don't miss this list of 2016's best memes on Thrillist.


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