“A McDonald’s customer has posted a stomach-churning photo of a deep-fried cockroach that he claims was attached to the hash brown he was eating. The disgusting photo shows a smashed bug, wings splayed, at the bottom of the potato cake. The roach was hidden by the paper sheath the hash brown was served in. The customer, who posted to the social media site Reddit, says he only realized he was eating contaminated food when he investigated a strange lump at the bottom of the hash brown. The Reddit user, LinkBoyJT, claims that when the manager saw the roach, she’s didn’t seemed shocked by the finding.” w/ photos

“It’s a truly shocking spectacle.”

“The story of Kabang is one more heartwarming take on the familiar theme of the pet dog as lifesaver. Cousins Dina Bunggal, 11, and Princess Diansing, 3, were walking across Nuñez Extension on Dec. 14 not knowing that a speeding motorcycle was bearing down on them. At the crucial moment, Kabang, the Bunggal family’s dog, emerged from nowhere and jumped into the motorcycle’s path. The cousins stumbled but were otherwise unharmed. The motorcycle driver, likewise unharmed, took them to hospital for treatment of their bruises. Eyewitness Jovito Urpiano said Kabang shielded the two girls from certain harm. Urpiano was in an eatery on his noontime break from driving a tricycle and saw how Kabang stopped the motorcycle from hitting the girls. The dog’s head landed directly on the motorcycle’s front wheel, and as it rolled, her snout got stuck in it.” w/ photo

“A boy was dramatically rescued by strangers after sliding out of a chair lift on a ski slope and left dangling 25 feet in the air. He was spotted gripping on to his father’s hand below the chair and a crowd quickly gathered to try to catch him. The ski lift at the Hidden Valley Ski & Snowboard Area was suspended during the rescue in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Matt Roeser, 42, from Green Bay, was inside the chalet nearby at the family-run slope. He told MailOnline today: ‘The boy was lucky, rescuers got to him immediately. They figured the best way to save him was for him to let go of his father’s hand and they catch him. ‘He fell into the arms of those below and was not injured. The boy was pretty shaken but more embarrassed. He took a little while to recover but got back on the chair lift and skied the rest of the day.” w/ photos

“A terrified tomcat roamed the streets for several days – with an arrow pierced through his torso. The ginger moggy, now dubbed Cupid, was speared by a bolt that tore right through his muscles and one shoulder blade. Miraculously the stray survived because it did not hit any of his vital organs. Residents in east Houston, Texas, took him to Brittmore Animal Hospital so the weapon could be removed. He is now recuperating at animal rescue group Purr Paws, who has said he will be put up for adoption once he is fully fit.” w/ photos + video

“The Pacu fish are actually native to the Amazon, and were introduced to Papua New Guinea only about 15 years ago. Traditionally vegetarian, the fish used their molar-like sharp teeth to crack open nuts (no pun intended) and seeds. When veggie food wasn’t available in their new surroundings, they had to resort to eating meat. I suppose this is when they discovered a particular liking towards the meat of human testicles.” w/ photo + video

“A shopper found a dead bird in a prepared salad bought at Tesco’s Burnham-on-Sea branch. His girlfriend had been sick after the carcass was discovered in a baby leaf and rocket salad.” — Qlit2boy

“An angry panda attacks a man and steals his jacket at a Chinese zoo.”

“Here’s what I would do: Burn the f*cking house down [and] move to China.” — loskat

“A cage fighting event which included children as young as eight has created a storm of controversy. Footage of the bouts posted on the internet have provoked an outcry with the British Cage Fighting Association describing parents who allow their children to take part as ‘morons’. The event was staged at the Greenlands New Labour Social Club in Preston.” — skynews