Animals
Jaws Wired: Cocaine-Fueled Sharks Discovered In Brazil
Because it’s 2024 and life refuses to be normal, scientists off the coast of Brazil have discovered sharks are getting blitzed on cocaine.
Brazil
Animals
Stray Dogs Find Forever Homes Through Sunday Mass
A Brazilian priest has turned his Sunday Mass into an adoption event for stray dogs. His efforts, including a castration project and emergency care, have led to a significant decrease in the city’s stray dog population.
News
71-Year-Old Man’s Dream of Gold Ends in Tragic Fall
João Pimenta da Silva, 71, tragically lost his life chasing buried gold in a 40-meter well beneath his home. His local community is in mourning, grappling with the mystery surrounding his secret treasure hunt.
World Records
Brazilian YouTubers Reach New Heights with Tallest Popsicle Stick Tower
A popular Latin American YouTube channel broke the Guinness World Record by building the world’s tallest Popsicle stick tower, standing over 70 feet tall. Despite numerous challenges, the team’s resilience and determination led to this remarkable achievement.
Animals
Brazil’s Prison Security Gets a Feathered Upgrade with Guard Geese
A prison in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state has replaced guard dogs with poultry for enhanced analog detection. These cost-effective and vigilant guards use their keen hearing to alert human guards with distinctive honks proving to be an effective alternative in prison security.
Travel
The Majestic Saga of King Ivan I’s Cubatão Castle
In Cubatão, Brazil, former shoeshine boy Ivanio Batista da Silva transforms into His Majesty Ivan I. His castle, a symbol of realized dreams, stands amidst criticism and eccentricity, his tale unfolds in a city witnessing the extraordinary, as he whimsically rewrites history.