Seal found with an eel stuck up its nose
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Researchers in Hawaii discovered a seal with an eel stuck up its nose. Experts say that while it is rare for eels to become lodged in the nose of Hawaiian monk seals, this is not the first time it has been observed. The eel was removed after the seal had been humanely restrained for the 30-second procedure.
Dozens injured after robot sets off bear spray in warehouse
At least 50 workers were injured, and 24 required hospitalisation, after an Amazon warehouse packing and delivering robot punctured a can of bear repellent. The foul-smelling aerosol caused difficulty breathing, and burning sensations in the eyes and throats of those effected. The firm said the safety of its employees was its top priority and a full investigation was already underway.
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Teacher sacked for telling children Santa isn’t real
A substitute teacher has been fired from a New Jersey school, after telling a class of six-year-olds and seven-year-olds that Santa Claus isn’t real. The headteacher of Cedar Hill School, Michael Raj, told reporters that the school had written to parents about the incident, noting the “childhood innocence” of the holiday season.
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