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Lego figures to Jupiter on Juno spacecraft. Why send toys into space?

Lego figures to Jupiter project is an attempt to inspire children to be interested in science, math, engineering and technology.

Paul the Octopus gets own memorial

Paul the Octopus became an international celebrity after he accurately predicted Germany's 2010 World Cup outcomes.

Paul the Octopus has died. Who will predict the next World Cup outcome?

Paul the Octopus, the oracle who caught world attention for predicting Germany's World Cup outcome, has died.

San Diego whale unearthed at the zoo

San Diego whale fossils have been discovered at the San Diego zoo by a construction crew. The whale is believed to be 3-million-years-old.

Killer shrimp assault British shrimp, threaten ecosystem

Killer shrimp are invading UK waters and raising concern among scientists. Killer shrimp may threaten the balance of life in fresh-water ecosystems.

Baby twin pandas debuted in Japan (VIDEO)

Baby twin pandas send 'aw factor' off the charts when baby twin pandas make their first media debut at Wakayama Adventure World

Shrek fish: Japan's aquatic ogre

Shrek fish? A huge fish that resembles the animated character is discovered off the coast of Japan.

Fire tornado caught on film in Brazil, want to make your own? (VIDEO)

Fire tornado phenomenon in Brazil was the result of strong dry winds and brush fires. The fire tornado burned nearly 8,000 acres of public and private land.

Liger cubs born in Taiwan, Napoleon Dynamite rejoices, zoo keeper could face fines (VIDEO)

Liger cubs were born at a private zoo in Taiwan, but the illegal crossbreeding (lion and tigress) could result in the zoo keeper being fined around $1,500 for the birth of the ligers.

Shark sighting in Westport, Mass., bonus for Shark Week enthusiasts

Shark! A large fin was spotted in the waters off of Horseneck Beach in Massachusetts, prompting officials to close the beach. The city of Westport joined Chatham in recent shark sightings in the Bay State.

Shark Week attacks August 1 with Ultimate Air Jaws

Shark Week celebrates its 23rd anniversary this Sunday. The Discovery Channel's Shark Week starts with the "Ultimate Air Jaws" premiere at 9 PM.

LEGO Taj Mahal sales skyrocket after soccer star David Beckham builds one

LEGO Taj Mahal sales increased 633 percent after David Beckham gave it an endorsement.

40 ton whale smashes yacht, donkey parasails; what animal will fly next?

40 ton whale: A huge whale smashed into a South African couple's yacht Wednesday, just days after a donkey flew over a Russian resort. What's next?

UFO over Chinese airport [VIDEO]

UFO Over Chinese Airport, Texas chupacabra sightings: Extraordinary claims call for extraordinary evidence.

Old Spice ad man to stop giving advice to President Obama

Old Spice ad man Isaiah Mustafa hangs up his towel after over 180 personalized videos for fans.

Footlong cheeseburger: Why couldn't they make it bigger?

Footlong-cheeseburger enthusiasts have a new option: Carl's Jr. The footlong cheeseburger is being tested at the chain's Santa Ana, Calif., locations.

Octopus Paul retires, international dispute over ownership begins

Octopus Paul has used his alleged psychic powers for the last time. Octopus Paul will be retiring from the oracle business, say officials at his aquarium in Germany.

Octopus Paul has thunder stolen by Mani the Parakeet

Octopus Paul picked Spain to win the World Cup final as Mani the Parakeet, a new animal oracle from Singapore, predicts that the Netherlands will be victorious.

Octopus Paul rescues fellow octopi from the menu

Octopus Paul predicts Spain's victory, jubilant Spanish chef José Andrés takes octopus off all his menus

Germany hopes Paul the Octopus is wrong

Paul the Octopus picked Spain to win in the semifinal match between Spain and Germany.