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A mom's security camera caught her pet pig destroying her daughter's homework, turning the oldest excuse in the book into viral gold. Teachers couldn't stop laughing when they saw the footage.
When flames raced toward his farm at 2 a.m., Logan Thornton loaded his kids and pigs into trailers, then returned to open barn gates as fire consumed his property. His quick thinking saved 92 pigs and his family's livelihood at Flying Pig Farm.
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A California pig named Merlin just earned a Guinness World Record for having 1.1 million Instagram followers, thanks to his remarkable ability to communicate using sound buttons. His owner hopes his viral fame will help people see just how intelligent pigs really are.
A pig who "talks" using buttons just became the most followed pig on Instagram and landed a spot on CBS News. Merlin the pig uses specialized buttons to communicate his needs and feelings to his owner.
Once the least dependable car brand in America, Mini just claimed third place in reliability rankings. The secret? Better engineering and a smart shift to electric vehicles.
A four-year-old potbelly pig named Merlin just became the world's most followed pig on Instagram with over 1.1 million followers. The talking pig also brought his owner love, a new career, and a Guinness World Record.
A pig who communicates his feelings by pressing buttons with his snout just earned a Guinness World Record. Merlin can express when he's mad, happy, or wants a treat, captivating millions online. #
The 2026 MINI Countryman electric SUV just jumped from 286 to 311 miles per charge without adding battery weight. Smart engineering tweaks prove EVs can go further without simply going bigger.
Mini just boosted the driving range of its electric Countryman SUV by up to 39 kilometers using smarter technology. The upgrade means fewer charging stops and better efficiency in city traffic.
Apple is opening its first U.S. Mac mini factory in Houston, doubling its manufacturing footprint and creating thousands of jobs while training the next generation of American manufacturers. The tech giant is also expanding AI server production in the city, with locally assembled servers already powering data centers nationwide.
A Dorset outdoor education center successfully rehomed three beloved therapy pigs after council officials ruled they violated greenbelt zoning laws. The pigs now have a caring new home while Adventure Pirate continues serving hundreds of local children.
A potbellied pig named Merlin just earned a Guinness World Record for being Instagram's most followed pig, with over 1.1 million fans watching him communicate using buttons. His journey from a rescue to viral sensation brought his owner unexpected joy and even helped her meet her fiancé.
Scientists successfully grew replacement oesophagi in the lab and transplanted them into pigs, restoring their ability to swallow and eat normally. The breakthrough could one day help children born with oesophageal defects avoid major surgery.
Scientists helped pigs with completely severed spinal cords walk again using a groundbreaking therapy that reconnects damaged nerves. The breakthrough could offer new hope for the 15 million people worldwide living with spinal cord injuries.
After more than two centuries of damage, Australia's Kangaroo Island has officially eliminated its entire feral pig population in what experts are calling a world-first achievement. The massive effort turned a devastating bushfire disaster into an opportunity to save the island's future.
A brain-dead patient successfully received two kidneys and a liver from a genetically modified pig in the first multi-organ xenotransplant trial. The procedure marks a major step toward solving the organ shortage crisis that kills thousands each year.
Chinese doctors successfully transplanted both a pig liver and kidneys into a human patient, marking the first time multiple organs from another species have been transplanted together. The organs functioned for nearly five days, offering new hope for the 100,000+ people waiting for life-saving transplants.
Researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital created the first complete lab-grown mini-stomach that could revolutionize how we understand and treat stomach disorders. The pea-sized organ replicates all major stomach regions and even produces acid just like the real thing.
A classic 1971 Morris Mini has been transformed into an electric "pocket rocket" with power rivaling a Porsche, proving old cars can have a thrilling second life. The two-year project is helping train the next generation of mechanics for an electric future.
A 56-year-old man in China became the first living person surgically connected to a genetically modified pig liver, which kept him alive until a human organ became available. He's now recovering well after receiving a human liver transplant.
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