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Author: Dustin Barnes, USA TODAY

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Cicadas are related to shrimp – don’t eat them if you have a seafood allergy, FDA warns

June 2, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Cicadas are related to shrimp – don’t eat them if you have a seafood allergy, FDA warns

“Don’t eat #cicadas if you’re allergic to seafood as these insects share a family relation to shrimp and lobsters,” the FDA shared on Twitter.

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‘Sightings all over the world’: Another former federal official discusses UFOs, upcoming congressional report

May 17, 2021May 18, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Sightings all over the world’: Another former federal official discusses UFOs, upcoming congressional report

The director of national intelligence and secretary of defense were tasked with creating the UFO report for Congress, expected by June 1.

World

12 shocking images that show how bad the COVID-19 crisis is in India

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on 12 shocking images that show how bad the COVID-19 crisis is in India

COVID-19 cases are growing exponentially in India. As this new wave sweeps the nation, hospitals are running out of room and supplies.

News

Was Ted Cruz really sleeping during Joe Biden’s speech? Twitter has some thoughts

April 29, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Was Ted Cruz really sleeping during Joe Biden’s speech? Twitter has some thoughts

Twitter users quickly pointed out the sleepy-eyed Sen. Ted Cruz as video surfaced of him with his eyes closed during Biden’s address.

World

Venomous snake discovered chilling out in Aldi lettuce bag purchased in Australia

April 14, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Venomous snake discovered chilling out in Aldi lettuce bag purchased in Australia

The Sydney, Australia man who reported the snake said he ate the leftover lettuce for lunch. He had a salad wrap.

World

Darius, the world’s longest rabbit, is missing. Police believe he was stolen from his home in the U.K.

April 13, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Darius, the world’s longest rabbit, is missing. Police believe he was stolen from his home in the U.K.

Darius, a Continental Giant rabbit, was last seen on Saturday in his pen in the village of Stoulton, England, about 130 miles northwest of London.

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Why did 45 million grasshoppers swarm Las Vegas in 2019? Bright lights weren’t the only factor.

April 10, 2021April 10, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Why did 45 million grasshoppers swarm Las Vegas in 2019? Bright lights weren’t the only factor.

In 2019, a massive swarm of grasshoppers tried their luck in Las Vegas. But light pollution was only one cause for this massive influx of insects.

Money

Velveeta skin care? Bud Light pizza seltzers? Educational toilet paper? Companies embrace April Fools’ Day pranks

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Velveeta skin care? Bud Light pizza seltzers? Educational toilet paper? Companies embrace April Fools’ Day pranks

Velveeta skin care products? LEGO SmarkBricks? Toilet paper that teaches you a new language? Here are some 2021 April Fools’ pranks companies shared.

Nation

Brood X is coming: Billions of cicadas set to swarm parts of 15 states, DC in just a few weeks

March 30, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Brood X is coming: Billions of cicadas set to swarm parts of 15 states, DC in just a few weeks

This year’s group, Brood X, is the largest of the 17-year-broods in density and geographical area. Soon it’ll grab the attention of millions of us.

Travel

Popular spring break beach towns have few COVID-19 restrictions

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021Dustin Barnes, USA TODAYComments Off on Popular spring break beach towns have few COVID-19 restrictions

The CDC’s COVID-19 guidelines for beaches suggest visitors wear masks and maintain social distancing, but not all spring break hot spots require it.

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