Venezuelan polo horses died of a selenium mineral overdose

The 21 polo horses that died right before a Florida competition earlier this month were found to have been given an overdose of selenium, an ingredient in a vitamin supplement, that was made up by Franck's Pharmacy. They mixed up a vitamin and mineral supplement that was...

Town tries to take pony away from disabled 3 year-old

Sam Spiteri, a 3 year old with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has enjoyed the company of his miniature pony, Emily, for most of his life; but, the town of Caledon may take away the boy's companion because of...

"Here, Sweetlips!" -- Presidential pets B. O. (Before Obama)

NOTE: Before reading this article, you may enjoy watching AARP TV's three-minute YouTube video, "Presidential Pets" at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d2GvRoEmXA . Speculation about the Obama family's...

People magazine ponies up for Brangelina babies

People Magazine and British tabloid Hello! have bought joint rights to publish the exclusive photos of Brangelina's twins. They are reportedly paying $14 million for the privilege."People will feature twin babies...

Man admits to Octopus porn

Now I've heard of wandering hands but 'octopus porn'?" A MAN has admitted downloading a catalogue of depraved images - including clips of sex acts being performed on an OCTOPUS. Tasmanian Rodney Scott McLagan,...

Animal Rahat Provides "Relief" for Animals in India

Many people believe that cows are sacred in India—that they spend their days lying in the sun and grazing on grass, worshipped by everyone around them. But if you take a closer look at the lives of draught...

Wild ponies make annual swim

"About 200 wild ponies made the annual swim to the shore of this resort island Wednesday morning as thousands of onlookers cheered them on. The ponies hit the water at 10:52 a.m. and took about five minutes to...

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