Odd Crimes and Strange Discoveries

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The Fabergé Pendant Swallower: Police in the UK had to wait six days for a suspect to pass a stolen Fabergé-style pendant that he had swallowed in an attempt to smuggle it out of a jewelry store.

The Espresso Maker on a Plane: A viral video showed a passenger on a commercial flight brewing fresh espresso at 35,000 feet using a portable brewing device, sparking a hot debate about in-flight etiquette and whether it's a brilliant travel hack or a nightmare for the person next to you.

The Prisoner Fighting for Vegemite Rights: A convicted murderer in an Australian prison filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that access to Vegemite (the polarizing Australian spread) is a fundamental cultural right. The ban was put in place because inmates were using the spread to brew illegal alcohol.