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#0877: Alexa Morris; Patti Lee; & Cathy Nesbitt

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Thoughtful Disclaimer Jun 6

Chile’s most ambitious anti-drug dog audit went straight for a vice admiral’s pocket

A trained anti-drug dog unexpectedly lunges at a naval officer during a ceremonial event in Valparaíso, Chile

Dear Cherubs, what was meant to be a tidy Navy ceremony in Valparaíso turned into a very public example of “the mission comes first, hierarchy later.” A drug-sniffing Belgian Malinois, freshly graduated from an anti-narcotics training course, launched itself straight into a vice admiral’s trouser pocket and instantly became the main character.

It is the sort of clip the internet adores: formal uniforms, solemn faces, and then one dog arriving with the energy of a staff member who has found a typo on page one of the report. As noted by thisclaimer.com, ceremony and chaos are often separated by exactly one highly motivated dog.

TRAINING DAY, THEN WHAT?

According to Chile’s Customs service, the event marked the end of the second canine training course for the Armada. Over more than a month, Customs trained five Maritime Police officers and four Belgian Malinois dogs, with the course running for 356 hours and involving theory, practice, and exercises in places such as the Port of Valparaíso and even on vessels.

BioBioChile reported that the ceremony took place on May 7, and that the dog in question made a beeline for the vice admiral’s pocket while officers and canines were on stage. The video later spread widely, because of course it did: if a dog turns a formal graduation into slapstick, the internet will not let that go quietly.

The vice admiral involved was identified by the Navy as Arturo Oxley, who according to the Armada’s official biography is the Director General of the Territory and Merchant Marine and was born in Valparaíso in 1969. So yes, this was not just any pocket. It was a pocket with rank, history, and now a tiny bit of embarrassment attached.

THE POCKET SAYS IT ALL

The Navy later said the dog’s behavior was linked to its age, temperament, and activation level. Oxley was not injured, though his uniform did not entirely survive the encounter, and the dog was reported to be in good condition and undergoing re-training under the supervision of the Maritime Police.

That response is almost impressively calm. No drama, no scandal, no dramatic courtroom soundtrack — just a working dog doing what working dogs do, only with a little too much enthusiasm and a terrible sense of timing. In another universe, this is how every anti-drug message ends: with a dog that takes the assignment so literally it tries to frisk the brass.

The real punchline is that the ceremony was designed to showcase disciplined coordination between Customs and the Navy, and instead the dog delivered the most memorable compliance check of the day. Honestly, that is one way to make sure nobody forgets the training program. Mission accomplished, pocket not so much.

Sources:
BioBioChile — https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/region-de-valparaiso/2026/05/29/can-antidrogas-entrenado-por-aduanas-se-lanza-directo-a-bolsillo-de-vicealmirante-en-ceremonia-oficial.shtml
Servicio Nacional de Aduanas — https://www.aduana.cl/aduana-dicta-segundo-curso-de-formacion-de-binomios-caninos-dirigido-a/aduana/2026-03-30/085920.html
Armada de Chile — https://www.armada.cl/la-armada/ca-arturo-oxley-lizana
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Belgian_Malinois_Male_Puppy.jpg
thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com

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Deborah Makarios Jun 5

Odd headline: "Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia" (BBC)
People are PAYING for cockroaches in Australia???
#OddNews #Australia #cockroaches #insects #crime

Verdant Square Radio May 31

NOW PLAYING == The Stuph File Program with Peter Anthony Holder #0876: Bart King; Seth Panitch; & Stuart Nulman

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#0876: Bart King; Seth Panitch; & Stuart Nulman

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A. Rivera May 27

> Funny video shows escape artist kangaroo named Bingus give Texas cops a run for their money https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/us-news/escape-artist-kangaroo-named-bingus-gives-texas-cops-a-run-for-their-money/

FTA: "Remarkably, Monday’s episode wasn’t the first time a kangaroo had broken out of the wildlife center."

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Funny video shows escape artist kangaroo named Bingus give Texas cops a run for their money

It was a game of hop pursuit.

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Thoughtful Disclaimer May 22

How a Garden Gorilla Sparked Britain’s Latest Neighbourhood War

The Great Garden Debate: This large resin gorilla became the centre of a hyper-local planning dispute after a neighbour complained it was “visually intrusive.”

Dear Cherubs, a quiet UK neighbourhood has found itself in a surprisingly intense standoff—and no, it’s not over parking. It’s over a gorilla. A life-sized one. In someone’s garden.

According to reported coverage by outlets like The Guardian, a woman has been asked to remove a large gorilla statue from her property after complaints from a neighbour who, apparently, did not sign up to live next door to King Kong’s smaller, resin cousin. And just like that, Britain has another hyper-local saga that feels oddly symbolic.

THE GREAT GARDEN DEBATE

On paper, this sounds trivial. It’s a decorative statue. People have gnomes, flamingos, the occasional aggressively modern sculpture that looks like it escaped an art degree. But a gorilla? That hits different.

The neighbour reportedly argued that the statue was visually intrusive and possibly intimidating—though whether the intimidation comes from its size, realism, or just its unwavering eye contact is still up for debate. Local councils, as always, are now stuck playing referee in what is essentially a philosophical question: how much personality is too much for a front garden?

UK planning rules generally allow homeowners a fair bit of freedom with garden ornaments, but there are limits—especially if something is deemed to affect neighbours’ enjoyment of their property. According to guidance often cited by local councils, anything unusually large or out of character with the area can become a point of contention.

And yes, apparently, a gorilla qualifies.

WHEN DECOR BECOMES DRAMA

Here’s where it gets interesting. These disputes aren’t really about statues. They’re about space, identity, and the unspoken rules of suburban life. You’re free to express yourself—just not in a way that makes the neighbours feel like they’re living in a low-budget wildlife park.

According to thisclaimer.com, hyper-local conflicts like this often escalate not because of the object itself, but because of what it represents: a clash between personal freedom and collective norms. It’s less “that statue is ugly” and more “this is not the vibe we agreed on.”

And to be fair, Britain has form here. From brightly painted houses to controversial extensions, anything that disrupts the aesthetic status quo tends to trigger a polite-but-firm backlash. It’s giving passive-aggressive notes and council complaints, but with a touch of existential dread.

Still, there’s a slightly absurd charm to the whole situation. A gorilla statue—silent, unmoving, blissfully unaware—has become the centre of a very human disagreement. It’s almost poetic.

The outcome? That depends on local planning decisions and whether compromise is possible. Maybe the gorilla gets relocated. Maybe it stays, reigning supreme as the most talked-about resident on the street. Or maybe it becomes a local landmark, the kind people give directions by: “Turn left at the giant gorilla.”

Either way, it’s a reminder that even the smallest corners of daily life can spiral into headline-worthy drama. And sometimes, the line between quirky and controversial is just one oversized primate away.

Sources list:
The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/
BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news
thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com/

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Dining and Cooking May 22

A $55 caviar pizza slice is served on a gold plate at a Philadelphia pizza shop

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Philadelphia pizza shop is about to start selling slices for $55 — each. What makes this part…
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A $55 caviar pizza slice is served on a gold plate at a Philadelphia pizza shop - Dining and Cooking

A Philadelphia pizza shop is about to start selling slices for $55 — each.

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Kirst Mason D'Raven May 20

Mysterious Times Weekly Roundup W/E 20/05/26

The strange skies have been busy again this week. Between freshly released Pentagon UFO files, reports of mysterious underwater objects off the American coastline, and another surge in crop circle chatter across Britain, the week ending 20 May 2026 has offered plenty of fuel for late night conversations around the campfire.

As always in the world of the unexplained, some stories sit closer to documented fact while others drift into the realms of speculation and folklore. Either way, the boundary between mystery and modern news continues to blur in fascinating ways.

The biggest talking point this week has undoubtedly been the continuing release of declassified American UAP files through the newly launched PURSUE archive. The release, which began on 8 May, includes military footage, FBI files, NASA mission records and historical reports stretching back to the 1940s. Several outlets highlighted photographs connected to the Apollo missions, including strange lights captured during Apollo 17.

Officials stressed that the files do not confirm extraterrestrial life, though many incidents remain officially “unresolved”. ([Sky News][1])

Some of the more intriguing cases include reports of glowing objects making impossible turns over Kazakhstan, military infrared footage from the Middle East, and witness testimony involving luminous spheres over American military facilities. Researchers and sceptics alike have been combing through the material all week, arguing over whether the release represents genuine transparency or simply another carefully controlled data dump. ([Phys.org][2])

Meanwhile, attention has also turned beneath the waves. Reports circulating this week claimed that more than 9,000 unidentified submersible object sightings have been logged near United States coastlines since late 2025.

The reports, compiled through the Enigma sightings database, include accounts of fast moving objects entering and exiting the water, glowing shapes beneath the ocean surface, and apparent “transmedium” craft capable of moving between sea and sky. Retired military officials quoted in the reports expressed concern that at least some of the phenomena may represent unknown technology operating in restricted waters. ([New York Post][3])

Back here in Britain, crop circle season is beginning to stir once more. UFO and anomaly tracking websites have reported an uptick in discussions surrounding unusual formations and strange aerial sightings across southern England.

While no major verified formations have yet dominated headlines, enthusiasts are already watching Wiltshire and Hampshire closely as warmer weather and clearer night skies return. ([Aliens Digest][4])

Elsewhere in the world of oddity and high strangeness, lunar lore unexpectedly entered academic discussion this week through a paper examining Indigenous spiritual objections to commercial activity on the Moon.

While not paranormal in the traditional sense, the debate touches upon something deeply familiar within folklore studies: the idea that celestial bodies are not merely rocks in space, but sacred entities bound to myth, memory and identity. The paper references objections from Native American communities to the scattering of human remains on the Moon and questions how future lunar exploitation may collide with ancient beliefs. ([arXiv][5])

Online UFO communities have also been buzzing over fresh witness submissions involving jellyfish-like aerial anomalies, luminous domes and strange patterned lights appearing in American skies.

As ever, eyewitness testimony remains deeply subjective, but the sheer volume of reports continues to fascinate researchers who track patterns in modern folklore and anomalous experience. ([UFO Stalker][6])

Whether these stories ultimately prove to be misunderstood technology, psychological projection, elaborate hoaxes or something genuinely unknown, they continue to reveal an enduring truth about humanity.

We are still looking upward.

We are still searching dark waters and lonely fields for signs and symbols.

And perhaps most telling of all, we are still telling stories about the things we cannot quite explain.

From YouTube to Stud Horses, Puerto Rico Senators Shore Up Their Finances With Side Income

In addition to their salaries, senators may earn up to 35% of their base compensation in outside income.

Centro de Periodismo Investigativo

Kirst Mason D'Raven May 13

Mysterious Times Weekly Roundup W/E 12-5-26

Just when you think the world has settled down for a quiet week, along comes another pile of glowing orbs, declassified UFO papers, strange creatures in distant waters and enough odd headlines to keep Forteans happily staring into the night sky with a mug of tea in hand.

The week ending 13th May 2026 has been especially busy for paranormal watchers, UFO researchers and cryptozoology enthusiasts alike, with one story in particular dominating discussion across social media, news outlets and late night conspiracy forums.

The biggest talking point of the week has undoubtedly been the release of previously classified Pentagon UFO files. The United States Department of Defense began publishing what it describes as “never before seen” material relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, on a rolling basis through a newly launched public archive.

The initial batch reportedly includes more than 150 documents, images and videos collected from agencies including NASA, the FBI and military intelligence departments. Among the files are astronaut reports, infrared footage of unexplained airborne objects and historical witness statements dating back decades.

Unsurprisingly, the internet reacted immediately. Believers hailed the release as historic disclosure while sceptics argued much of the material appears inconclusive or already partially known. Either way, it has reignited public fascination with UFOs in a major way. [1]

Several analysts and scientists interviewed after the release urged caution.

Experts noted that many of the images remain blurry, lack contextual data or could potentially be explained by balloons, optical artefacts or atmospheric effects. Others pointed out that eyewitness testimony alone is notoriously unreliable. Even so, the sheer scale of the disclosure has created a fresh wave of speculation, especially surrounding military encounters over oceans and restricted airspace. The Pentagon has stated that further document drops are expected in the coming weeks. [2]

Meanwhile, UFO sighting databases and reporting hubs have continued receiving a steady stream of new reports from around the world. This week alone included reports of silver spheres over Nevada, glowing orange orbs in remote desert areas and fast moving triangular formations seen above parts of Europe and the United States. One particularly intriguing case involved witnesses in Arizona describing two silent lights manoeuvring at impossible speeds without visible propulsion. Another report from Italy described a glowing sphere abruptly changing direction before vanishing. While none of these sightings have been independently verified, they continue to fuel public fascination with unexplained aerial phenomena. [3]

Over in the world of conspiracy culture, online discussions have exploded around claims involving missing or deceased scientists allegedly connected to classified aerospace or advanced energy projects. The theory, which has spread rapidly across social media platforms, suggests there may be hidden links between a number of unrelated disappearances and alleged UFO research programmes. Journalists, sociologists and investigators have strongly criticised these claims, describing the supposed connections as coincidence and pattern seeking rather than evidence of any organised conspiracy. Nonetheless, the theory has become one of the most widely discussed paranormal talking points of the month. [4]

Cryptozoology has had its own peculiar week as well. Reports from Australian waters involving unusually large squid sightings continue to circulate following several marine encounters shared online by divers and fishermen.

In Britain, the seemingly eternal mystery of phantom big cats remains active, with new alleged sightings reported in rural Wales and the north of England. Though photographs remain frustratingly unclear, witnesses continue describing large black feline shapes moving silently through woodland and farmland.

Nessie, naturally, has also resurfaced in discussion after fresh sonar anomalies from Loch Ness enthusiasts made the rounds online once again. No convincing evidence has emerged, but the legend clearly refuses to fade.

On the archaeological side of strange history, renewed interest has been sparked by reports concerning ancient Mesopotamian clay cylinders linked to King Nebuchadnezzar II. Researchers believe the inscriptions may represent some of the earliest surviving foundation texts associated with the rebuilding of the ziggurat of Kish. While not paranormal in itself, discoveries like these often blur the line between mythology, ancient religion and historical reality, particularly for those fascinated by lost civilisations and forgotten beliefs. [5]

Elsewhere in the world of Forteana, weather watchers in Wales shared photographs of bizarre lenticular cloud formations nicknamed “UFO clouds” after they appeared hovering motionless above hillsides earlier this month. Though meteorologists quickly explained the phenomenon as unusual but natural atmospheric conditions, the images spread rapidly online and inevitably revived memories of classic flying saucer imagery. [5]

The latest issue of Fortean Times has also been attracting attention this week with its deep dive into the historical origins of crashed UFO folklore, exploring mysterious airship scares, strange metals and tales of dead alien pilots from the nineteenth century. It serves as a timely reminder that many supposedly modern mysteries often have roots stretching far deeper into history than we sometimes realise. [6]

As always, the truth behind many of these stories remains frustratingly elusive. Some will eventually find mundane explanations. Others may remain permanently unresolved, drifting into folklore and becoming part of the strange modern mythology we continue building around ourselves.

And perhaps that uncertainty is part of the appeal. The unexplained continues to thrive precisely because it leaves room for imagination, speculation and wonder.