Inside Malaysia’s Snake Temple where venomous vipers live among prayer halls and people worship alongside them |

On the southern edge of Penang Island in Malaysia stands a temple unlike almost any other in the world. Visitors who step inside expecting a typical place of worship are often surprised to find live venomous snakes coiled around wooden beams, resting near shrines and draped across branches placed throughout the temple. Known simply as…

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Auburn student goes missing in Japan, family fear he’s ‘emotionally distressed’

An Auburn University engineering student went missing in Japan, his school said Wednesday, with loved ones fearing he may be “emotionally distressed.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. James “Weston” Higginbotham, 20, was last seen on May 29 in Kyoto, according to a statement by his…

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