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Scientists recently found a cave known as the “gate to hell” in ancient Greco-Roman mythology. At least three other places in the world are known by similar names—the burning gaseous pit in Turkemenistan, the 2010 Guatemala sinkhole of historic proportions, and a historically treacherous pass between Nepal and Tibet.
April Fools pranks: The most popular websites are pulling pranks on their users this April 1—from an announced $5 monthly charge for using vowels on Twitter, to olfactory searching through Google, to YouTube shutting down for the next 10 years, and more.
North Korea state of war: On Friday, North Korea said it would be in a “state of war” against South Korea.
Filmmaker killed: John Charles Upton, a filmmaker who is well known for helping children in Romanian orphanages, was shot and killed over a dispute over how to trim shrubs outside his home.
Man tattoos pit bull: Earlier this week, a North Carolina tattoo artist put a tattoo on his pit bull, drawing the attention of local authorities.
Man thrown from plane: A man was thrown from a plane 2,500 feet above Tennessee after the plane’s canopy fell off. A search and rescue mission was launched for the man.
UPS illegal drug deliveries: On Friday, UPS agreed to pay $40 million over illegal drug deliveries from online pharmacies.
Navy SEAL accident Ariz.: An accident during a “routine military free-fall training,” left a Navy SEAL dead and another injured in Ariz.
Subway hero: A man in Philadelphia was described as a hero for jumping onto subway tracks to rescue a another person who fell.
State trooper, wife killed: In a Pennsylvania supermarket, an ex-state trooper shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself.
Fairy circles mystery solved: A Florida researcher claims to have solved the mystery of the “fairy circles” that dot a desert in southwestern Africa.
Dodgeball banned: A New Hampshire school district banned dodgeball, it was reported on Thursday.
Zuckerberg tax: It was reported that Mark Zuckerberg will have to pay the tax man $1.1 billion.
John Mayer Botox: A doctor injected Botox in John Mayer’s vocal cords to treat his granuloma. He was left mute for several months and was unable to perform.
Marijuana tax: Some states are looking to legalize and tax marijuana to help alleviate fiscal woes, a report said.
Toddler mauled by 7 dogs: A Georgia toddler was mauled and killed by 7 dogs on Wednesday, it was reported.
10-year-old found alive: A 10-year-old girl went missing from her home in Northridge, Calif., Tuesday night, and was found Wednesday afternoon, bruised, cut, and in different clothes.
Prince William Losing Job?: Prince William is currently one of the military personnel working on Britain’s search and rescue helicopter fleet. Texas-based Bristow Helicopters took over the contract; contract workers may replace many military staff.
6.1 Taiwan quake: A powerful quake hit a rural area in Taiwan early on Wednesday, injuring at least one person.
