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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog Raised by Cats Has Internet in Stitches: '10/10 Loaf'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A pit-bull named Opie has baffled social media users with his ability to act exactly like the cats who raised him, in a viral video that has received over 30.8 million views and 6.7 million likes on TikTok so far. The hilarious clip, shared on Saturday under the username @justopiethings, shows the pup effortlessly curling into a loaf, squeezing into tiny cat beds, and displaying behaviors similar to those of his feline siblings. "Do yo want to see what a pit-bull raised by cats looks like?" the poster writes in the clip. "Part cat part ... Maine coon?" she continues in the caption. Dogs and cats can not only live together peacefully, but they can also form a close bond and become the best of friends. However, that is not always the case, animal charity Dog Trust explains on its website. Some cats are nervous around dogs, who sometimes have a predatory drive so strong that it may compromise the welfare of the cat. Usually, when dogs get overly excited around cats and can't be calmed down, it isn't safe for them to live together. A cat and a dog should be introduced slowly and mindfully, starting with scent swapping and then gradually removing physical barriers when you finally know that they are comfortable together, and don't pose a risk to one another. While most dogs can be trained to live with cats, with the help of a specialized animal behaviorist if needed, some dog breeds are more suited for life with a feline than others. Burns Court Veterinary Care explains that because of their friendly manners, dogs like Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, and beagles are the breeds that get along best with cats. Cat breeds that are most likely to accept dogs into their life include Maine coons, rag-dolls, and Siamese. A stock image shows a pit-bull mix looking over his shoulder at the camera. A stock image shows a pit-bull mix looking over his shoulder at the camera. getty images Newsweek reached out to @justopiethings for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. The video received over 19,000 comments from amused users. One user, Mariahargrove5, commented: "The way his facial expressions show how much he is judging you, just like a cat, is absolute perfection." Jess, the brazillionaire said: "My favorite animals are cats raised by dogs or dogs raised by cats and if you don't agree, you're wrong." T added: "Tell your dog I said pspspspsps," while Sharp Lives said: "10/10 Loaf." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
36 Products With Before-And-After Pictures That Prove Just How Hard They Work
All-in-one decor paint for an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition-worthy transformation. The chalk-like paint comes with a built-in primer to help it cling to most surfaces, from upholstery and wood to metal and glass. With over 50 colors to choose from, this paint can help you revitalize every room in the house. Aaand it dries in just 30 minutes! A deep-conditioning hair mask promising smoother, shinier, and stronger hair, even if you're fighting against bleached, dry, or damaged locks. It can even handle Florida levels of humidity! A lawn dog spot repair treatment to make your crispy, brown lawn look like it belongs in front of a house in Emerald City. Reviewers say they noticed results almost immediately — as in *days*! A lightweight gel cream from Nivea with powerful Q10 that helps plump, firm, and moisturize skin in as little as two weeks with consistent use. One reviewer found success with this when expensive neck creams from department stores and Sephora fell flat. A pack of stain-removing pads to obliterate all the unwanted pet-related stains in your home. Lay a pad on an unwanted blemish, stomp, toss the pad, and admire your pee-free carpet. It also works for non-pet stains like ink, soda, coffee, and review: "Our poor older pup started having some incontinence issues and had several accidents in the house. I was really frustrated until I found these. They work amazingly well. They're small, so if the area was larger I had to use two or three, but they pulled up stains and saved the house from being smelly. I even used one on an older stain (that I'm pretty sure wasn't pet related) and it came up after leaving it on for about 24 hours. I make sure to keep a supply of these in the house at all times now." —MCGet a pack of 20 from Amazon for $24.99. L'Oréal Paris BB Cream, a green-tinted formula that combats redness through the power of color theory. It doesn't stop there — it also works to even complexion, hydrate with vitamin E, and sets the perfect stage for you to apply your makeup on. The fairly-priced product offers light to medium coverage and won't feel crusty. A jewelry cleaning pen you can count on to add new shine to your gems, no costly trip to the jeweler required. As someone who refuses to take off rings before washing dishes, showering, etc., I need this! A Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener to expertly conceal and brighten dark circles under your eyes. The lightweight, color-adapting formula blends so seamlessly under makeup that your old concealer will throw itself out. A pet brush with thin, long teeth capable of getting to the undercoat. A good brushing means a silkier coat — and best of all, less shedding. Promising review: "Wowwww!! I thought we were getting a lot of fur off our mini Maine coon mix with our regular cat brush, but I had no idea how much we were missing until I bought this comb! Bella is visibly sleeker and happier after two good de-shedding combing sessions. The best part is that she LOVED it, which says a lot, because she typically will only allow a few swipes of the brush at a time. But with this comb, she even let me get her BELLY fur!!! For a cat who rarely likes being touched for more than 10 seconds, that is incredible! 5 out of 5 stars, telling everyone I know about this comb!!" —RebeccaGet it from Amazon for $14.97. A Briotech spray that uses hypochlorous acid, an ingredient found naturally in our white blood cells, to help strengthen your skin barrier and soothe rashes, sunburns, rosacea, eczema, and other skin irritations. It's similar to certain spendier refresh sprays, but without the cute bottle tax. A nail and cuticle oil to bring life back to your damaged nails, even if you did something really bad like — gasp! — peel off a gel manicure. Bonus: Reviewers say the oil smells amazing, so be prepared for people to compliment your "perfume." Ogx Argan Oil of Morocco Curl-Defining Cream for curls so bouncy you'll be jumping for joy (and to show them off). The argan oil-boosted formula moisturizes and tames frizz while adding a level of volume and shine you'd normally expect from a much higher price point. A Pikk-it tool offering a quick solution to one of life's little miseries: wondering why your vacuum isn't sucking (in a good way) and discovering that the brush is completely cocooned in loose hair. This handy tool will free your roller from its hairy prison so it can proceed up more hair. Sorry, "vacuum doesn't work" isn't an excuse to avoid cleaning anymore! An immunity-boosting allergy supplement so your itchy dog can finally find some relief. These soft chews deliver a dose of probiotics and other nutrients to help improve immune function, aide digestion, and promote healthy skin. Bonus: They add a nice shine to your dog's coat. Remember to consult your vet before trying new review: "Absolutely the best product. It saved my itchy goldendoodle! We tried changing food, medicated shampoo, fish oil, everything you can imagine... nothing worked long-term. He was itching his face so badly he would make himself bleed. Had sores and scabs all over his face and neck. I bought these because they had good reviews and I was desperate. It changed his life! He no longer scratches AT ALL! His coat looks great and all of his sores are healed. He's the happiest he's been which makes me a very happy momma. He is also very picky and never eats treats... he eats these every time so that's an added bonus!" —Darcie NationGet them from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in three sizes and four flavors). A pack of carborundum sponges — YES, the stuff they make bulletproof vest plates out of — because tough jobs require tough solutions. Just dip one of these in water and start scouring — the nano-particles will cut through intense grease, grime, and stuck-on food bits when all other earthly measures to keep your pots clean have failed. A box of Color Catcher sheets to prevent the dreaded "all my clothes are now pink from this one stray red sock" debacle. These handy sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds so you can keep enjoying your white tees. A crack weeder tool if your home looks like it's trying out to star in the next season of The Last of Us. The L-shaped head can sneak into tight spaces and tear out the weeds, moss, and stubborn roots that have rudely taken up residence in your sidewalk. A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess lengthening mascara that's lightweight, won't transfer, doesn't smudge, and lasts all day — oh and makes your eyelashes look like tall, beautiful skyscrapers. Why Essence only charges $5 for such an S-tier mascara is beyond me, but we're all grateful. Or E.l.f Lash Xtndr Tubing Mascara, which creates tubing around your lashes to make them appear longer, thicker, and darker. The lightweight "extensions" won't smudge or weigh down your actual lashes and — best of all — they fall right off when you wash your face. Priceless! A Tibet Almond scratch remover stick that you can apply like ChapStick for your furniture. The colorless balm can help hide light scratches, watermarks, and water stains from wood, bamboo, glass, and more. Just open the can, remove the wrapper, and start rubbing the stick on unsightly marks. A tube of Roc retinol night cream possibly imbued with time traveler magic, because it will feel like you're turning back the hands of time when you go to sleep each night. OK, maybe it won't be that dramatic, but the shea butter and squalane will hydrate, and the retinol will work hard to smooth and possibly reverse some signs of aging. This reviewer says it's a great alternative to prescription retinol. Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray renowned in the parenting community thanks to its uncanny ability to erase stains from most fabrics in record time, all without harsh ingredients like chlorine, sulfates, or perfumes. Just spritz some on spilled juice, melted Popsicles, chocolate (hopefully), and more to watch them go *poof* and disappear. A mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen that's way more convenient than a painful trip to the dentist or an annoying attempt at the strips. Just brush your teeth with the bristled pen whenever you have a minute to work through stains and discoloration (without sensitivity, according to 800 5-star reviewers). A roll of scar tape, aka silicone sheets that mimic the skin's barrier, locking in moisture and preventing the excessive healing that could lead to scarring. Bonus: Some reviewers have used the tape as a short-term measure to reduce the appearance of fine lines — it temporarily smoothes the skin by keeping it taut overnight. Mielle's Rosemary Mint strengthening oil, a TikTok-hall-of-famer that almost 80,000 5-star reviews confirm is worth the hype. The biotin-infused serum can help strengthen hair and encourage new growth, leaving hair feeling fuller. Reviewers say it's helped with everything from receding hairlines to sparse eyebrows — who knew something so effective was just sitting on a drugstore shelf this whole time? A container of oatmeal paw butter that'll soothe and relieve your dog's cracked, dry paws. Its eco-friendly formula is pH-balanced so it's safe for pets, even if licked or swallowed. *seriously considers licking it myself to see if it really tastes like oatmeal* Promising review: "This stuff smells so good! It smoothed my dog's paw pads the next day. It felt so soft! This is a miracle I love this product and it's a great price! You get a good amount of product. Thank you so much. This has helped my pups so much!" —SamiGet it from Amazon for $15.05. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm made with a blend of pearl barley and vitamin E to completely obliterate every speck of makeup on your face. Seriously, you'll feel so fresh and baby-faced, you'll wonder if that eyeliner was really as smudge-proof as you previously thought. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. Etude Dear Darling Water Tint, a smudge-proof lip tint and blush offering such a delicate pop of color, you'll wonder why you ever bothered with lipstick or powdered blush. Reviewers love that it's buildable, doesn't transfer, and works better than pricier brands. A shoe stretch spray if you have a pair of gorgeous loafers or sandals you love but never of the agonizing pain that comes with it. This spray will gradually stretch them out without staining or fading and is likely more effective than the freezer trick. A roll of 10M wood grain tape perfect for frameless mirrors that could use a little more panache. The waterproof adhesive is easy to apply and does a convincing impression of wood grain. When you're ready for a change, the tape peels off easily. A reviewer-loved scar gel made with panthenol to help encourage skin regeneration and allantoin to moisturize and help speed up the healing process. The formula even works on older scars, and customers have also used it to soothe burns, sunburns, and tattoos. An easy-to-apply, one-hour self-tanner that's cheaper yet more effective than most competitors. The vegan formula is easy to blend without streaks or uneven patches, which makes it a hit with beginners (36,000+ positive ratings and counting). While the tan may be instant, the fade is nice and gradual. A TikTok-loved lip plumper set with day and night serums that work together to give your pout a boost. Use the minty one at night to hydrate and smooth, and then the tingly ginger one to give your lips a little more volume. Fruit and veggie wash because just rinsing with water doesn't feel like enough and using actual soap feels like too much. This spray is the middle ground and helps safely remove wax, soil, and handling residue. Promising review: "This stuff is great and I have ordered it several times. In the past, I just rinsed fruit or vegetables, but I was at the grocery store recently and saw a very cute kid touching all the fruit. He also had a runny nose and I just thought, 'better remember to really wash the fruit when I get home.' The great thing about Veggie Wash is you can feel the wax film wash off of certain fruit. It really does a great job of cleaning and doesn't leave any odd smell or taste. As I said, I've bought this before and make sure my kitchen always has a spray bottle nearby." —Me in SoCalGet three spray bottles from Amazon for $25.86. A hair-lightening spray to brighten up hair by TWO shades or more! Spritz a little of this citrus and chamomile spray onto damp hair, then activate it with heat-styling tools. I recommend blow drying and hitting it with a curling iron or straightener for the best results. Over 7,000 5-star raters love it because it's less harsh than bleach and even works on dark hair.
Buzz Feed
26-05-2025
- Science
- Buzz Feed
50 Extremely Fascinating Pictures That Will Completely And Totally Change Your Perspective On The Natural World
This, my friends, is what a pregnant horse looks like: I am still searching for what a horse baby shower looks like. I imagine it's delightful. And this is what a chimpanzee's hand looks like up close: Would love to give a chimp a nice, firm handshake. This is how big an average sized human is compared to a bunch of different bears: Note to self: Stay away from those bears you were planning on rendezvousing with. And THIS is what a polar bear's paw print looks like compared with a human hand: Wolves are much bigger than most dogs. This is how big a wolf is in comparison with a human: big. This is what an owl looks like without feathers: Gremlin mode. And this, in all its glory, is what an albino raccoon looks like: Like a big ol' rat. See those little specks there? Those are baby octopuses: We love our eight-armed friends, don't we folks? Termite hills can be absolutely gigantic: No, thanks!!!!!!!! I'm all set. This is what the skull of the largest ape to ever roam the Earth, the Gigantopithecus, looks like compared with our tiny little human head: The ape was, well, giant. Like "as tall as a basketball hoop," according to the New York Times. Chill! Even turtles have to go to the doctor. Here's what one getting an X-ray looks like: Thoughts and prayers to my man here. You'll get through this. Blue lobsters exist: They say it's a "one in two million" chance to catch one of these gorgeous young 'sters. And grasshoppers? Well, some grasshoppers can be pink: I see you, nature. This is how big a baby kangaroo is when it's born: It's about the size of a quarter. It then spends the next four months or so in its mother's pouch. In case you were wondering, this is why a bee dies after it stings you: RIP, bee. We hardly knew thee. This is what the inside of an elephant's foot looks like... And this is what the inside of a human foot looks like: Elephants... they're just like us. In other news, this is how incredibly small a hummingbird feather is: We love to see a tiny feather. This is what a fish getting a CT scan looks like: Specifically a French angelfish who had some buoyancy issues. The fish is all better now! This is what a cow molar looks like compared to a human molar: Cow dentists must make a killing. Baby owls sleep facedown, on their stomachs: This is because their heads are too heavy to hold up otherwise. Been there, brother. This is what a lion's fang looks like compared with a cat's fang: Can you tell which is which? Anacondas are absolutely gigantic. Here's what one looks like in the wild: I'd only ever seen one in that documentary with and Jon Voight. They can be upward of 30 feet long. Cats, my can get really, really big: This is a Maine coon cat. It can be 40 inches long. This is how big an eagle's talons are: Note to self: Do not trifle with an eagle. This is what a flying fish looks like, wings outstretched: Look at my boy. This right here is a baby platypus, known as a "puggle": This is the most important thing you'll learn all day. This isn't a big ol' grape. It's the world's largest single-celled organism: It's called Valonia ventricosa, and it's a type of algae. This is a sunfish... Pictured here with Santa, naturally. And this is what the skeleton of a sunfish looks like: Weird!!! Stink bug eggs are little, tiny smiley faces: Ain't that sweet? Koalas have fingerprints that are extremely similar to human fingerprints: Koalas are the only animal besides primates that have fingerprints. Both seals and sea lions have nails: They use them for grooming and, yes, they need to be cut if they get too long. And this is what the "hand" of a manatee looks like: Look at those little nails. Speaking of gigantic animals, check out the size of this here lobster claw: Say it with me, folks: That's a big claw. This particular breed of sheep, known as Hissar or Gissar, is famous for its large, ample buttocks: As you can plainly see. Frogs, my boy... frogs can be very, very tiny: Now you know. Use this knowledge wisely. And hummingbird eggs are very, very small: And we must protect these tiny little eggs at all costs. This is what an X-ray of a pregnant dog looks like: A comforting thought. This is what a hedgehog getting some medical work done looks like: Incredible. What a time to be alive. Wish Lemuel Cook could've seen this. And this is what a whole bunch of baby hedgehogs look like: Look at those little guys. This is what a turtle's skeleton looks like: So, yeah, they can't just leave their shell, dummy. And while we're talking 'tons, this is what a penguin's skeleton looks like: Lookin' good. This is what a hairless raccoon looks like: I still love it. Come here, my friend. Jonathan the tortoise, the oldest living animal on land, just turned 192 years young this past year: Folks, do we stan our boy Jonathan the giant tortoise? This is what the face of a sawfish looks like: She's beautiful. This is a hammer-headed bat, an absolutely enormous fruit bat with an average wingspan of over three feet: Look, buddy, I love you gotta stay away from me. Squids have hard, sharp beaks: To kill prey, of course. And this is what a giant squid's beak looks like: Not terrifying at all. Some scallops have a ton of tiny little blue eyes: I had to learn it, and now you have to too. This is what the inside of a wasp's nest looks like: The stuff of nightmares. And, finally, there's a bird that looks JUST like Danny DeVito: It's called a royal tern. Nature is incredible.
NZ Herald
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
How Vladimir Putin turned Brazil into a spy factory
Russia's intelligence services turned Brazil into an assembly line for deep-cover operatives. A team of federal agents from the South American country has been quietly dismantling it. Artem Shmyrev had everyone fooled. The Russian intelligence officer seemed to have built the perfect cover identity. He ran a successful 3D printing business and shared an upscale apartment in Rio de Janeiro with his Brazilian girlfriend and a fluffy orange-and-white Maine coon cat. But most important, he had an authentic birth certificate
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owner Adopts Kitten, Can't Believe What Happens to Tail 10 Months Later
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A cat owner from the United Kingdom thought her kitty was a little "scrawny" when she first got him, and that his tail would never grow. Ten months later, she can't believe what her kitty has grown into. In a viral TikTok video shared on Wednesday under the username @mainecoonleonard, the poster compares footage of her fur-baby, Leo, now, to when he was a kitten, and the difference is mind-blowing. The first half of the clip shows 14-week-old Leo with a small tail that looks highly unlikely to ever fluff out. However, the second half, shows him now, boasting a tail that is almost bigger than him, and that, according to his owner, "won't stop growing." "He's a little scrawny, I don't think his tail will get that fluffy. Him at 10 months old," reads layover text in the clip. "His tail is bigger than him at this point, it won't stop growing!" a caption reads. The poster, Scarlett Jackson, told Newsweek that Leo, whom they also affectionately call Leonard, weighs 16 pounds already, even though he still has four more years of growing left to do. "His tail is already 16.5 inches long and is so big and fluffy, it shocks me everyday!" Jackson said. The red silver-ticked tabby purebred Maine coon loves going on adventures and exploring the world, traveling in his stroller, and walking on his leash. "He especially loves all the birds and bugs that the world has to offer. He's a little shy at first with strangers but soon shows his sweet, loving personality through his very passionate head butts!" Jackson added. While most domestic cats are fully grown by the time they are 1 year old, this time-frame changes with breeds. The Maine coon, for example, can grow up until 5 years of age, says a Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Lauren Demos. Maine coons are also a lot bigger than regular cats. Male specimens can weigh up to 25 pounds, while females can reach 15 pounds. They are also around 40 inches long, with a height of up to 16 inches. Screenshots of the viral video show 14-week-old Leo with his small tail lounging on his owner's bed. Screenshots of the viral video show 14-week-old Leo with his small tail lounging on his owner's bed. @mainecoonleonard The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 411,000 views and more than 81,000 likes on the platform. One user, RatStar, commented: "That cat doesn't have a tail. The tail has a cat." Emoseal posted: "Whoa that's a feather duster." Siiri added: "My Maine coon also looked so tiny and scrawny as a kid and now she's huge." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
