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A Race of Extremes

Hiking or running through triple-digit temperatures isn’t just difficult, it’s a life-threatening activity. An 80-year-old runner from Florida named Bob Becker just became the oldest person to complete what’s billed as the “world’s toughest foot race.” The Badwater ultramarathon is a 135-mile run through DEATH VALLEY.  You’ve got 48 hours to do it, and he finished with three hours to spare. Runners must overcome temperatures above 120 degrees, as well as the swollen…
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Happy Birthday Moo Deng!!

Everyone’s favorite pygmy hippo Moo Deng turned one yesterday.  She went viral last September, but was born July 10th.  Her zoo in Thailand celebrated by making her a 44-pound “cake” that was really just a big pile of fruit. An influencer from New York named Molly Swindall loves Moo Deng and flew there for it.  It’s the THIRD time she’s made the 8,600-mile trip to see her.
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Saving All Lives

Two lifeguards near Daytona Beach saved a white-tailed deer on Sunday.  It’s not clear how long the deer had been in the water, or where it came from.  But it was close to drowning. They sprinted in, loaded it onto a rescue board, and saved its life . . . all while dealing with two SHARKS that were circling.  The deer was so tired, it didn’t struggle much.  They released…