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If you've got the guts—and the fingers—to pull this off, go for it, but we don't recommend it. Odd News Show/Canva

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Flipping Out: How One Man’s Middle Finger Made Him $175,000

Would you like to make six figures with the flip of a finger? Now you can! One Vermont resident is getting a huge payday from the state of Vermont, and all he had to do was give the one-finger salute… to a cop.

Sit! Roll over! KILL! Massachusetts State Police/Associated Press

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Assault and Batteries: Robot Police Dog Has a Warranty for Your Arrest

Rage Against the Machine Learning? A robotic police dog was gunned down in the line of duty - should the public be upset about the forced disassembly of a mechanized dog, or is it just manufactured outrage?

As a result of your selfishness, this dog has lost his job. Royal Canadian Mounted Police/No Photographer Listed

Animals

Shown the Doggy Door: Fired Drug Dogs Face Abysmal Job Market

Pink Tongues and Pink Slips: With legalized marijuana, drug sniffing dogs are finding themselves out of work. What does the future hold for an unemployed dog with obsolete skills?

Training with a Fridge on his Back Daniel Fairbrother/Facebook

Sports

Police Stop Man Running with Fridge on His Back in Guinness World Record Attempt

Police stopped Daniel Fairbrother, a British man, while training to break the world record for the fastest marathon while carrying a fridge, all to raise funds for Diabetes UK. His endeavor has gone viral, significantly boosting donations to his cause.

Husky Pup Kateryna Babaieva/Pexels

Animals

King the Husky’s Breakout Leads to Adoption and Shelter Support

King, a handsome husky, turned a shelter into his playground during a midnight escape, leading to a heartwarming ‘arrest’ by a dedicated officer. The viral video of his antics boosted support for the shelter and helped the playful pup find a forever home.

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Peruvian Police Play Santa in Festive Drug Bust

The Peruvian Green Squad are tackling drug-related crimes with a unique festive twist, donning Santa Claus attire during raids on suspected drug dealers near Lima. This unconventional approach, both lighthearted and effective, led to successful arrests in recent operations.

Polive finaly capture the escaped kangaroo Facebook / Durham Regional Police Service

Animals

Kangaroo Escapes Handlers and Punches Canadian Police Officer

A female kangaroo’s daring escapade captivated onlookers in Oshawa, Ontario, and she wasn’t planning on going down without a fight. After delivering a punch to a police officer, the marsupial is now recuperating at the Oshawa Zoo, probably plotting her next escape.

Albert Einswine trying to outrun the police Facebook/Deptford Township Police

Animals

Cops in New Jersey Wrestle Elusive Pig on the Loose

Police in New Jersey found themselves chasing a pig named Albert Einswine through the streets of Deptford for 30 minutes before finally apprehending him. It was theoretically a relatively normal day for Albert…

Streaker at "It's a Small World" X screenshot/@AshleyEsqueda

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In an Ironic Twist, Man Chooses “It’s a Small World” to Streak at Disnelyand

A man at Disneyland’s “It’s a Small World” attraction jumped off the ride, removed his clothes and proceeded to streak around the animatronic attraction. Police were quick to respond and arrest the man for indecent exposure and being under the influence of a controlled substance.