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A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who “died” during a fight on the weekend has assured fans on Facebook he is “feeling much better”. Clovis “CJ” Hancock collapsed without being struck in the second round of a fight in Texas, and had to be revived twice with a defibrillator by medical staff. He was later diagnosed with kidney failure and dehydration.
Petrol-addicted monkey caught stealing fuel
A group of motorcyclists in Thailand has discovered the culprit responsible for a series of petrol thefts outside their workplace. The motorcyclists staked out the parking area, and discovered a monkey that was removing their fuel pipes and drinking the petrol.
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