Zebra and Pony Seen Running on Staten Island Streets

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Olympic Winner to High School Swimmer After winning four gold medals in London, 17-year-old swimmer Missy Franklin has decided to pass up big endorsements and not go pro. Instead, she will enjoy some quality high school time as she swims for her school's team.

On the Run A zebra and pony were seen running through a Staten Island parking lot this morning. "I was sitting at my desk at about 9:20 when I saw a zebra and pony run back and forth across the street, almost getting hit by a car," Zachary Osher, who took video of the animals, told the Staten Island Advance. "About 30 seconds later, I saw two men in dark black suits carrying lassoes running across the street." The animals were eventually captured and returned to a nearby shelter.

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Best Photos of 2012 Agence France-Presse has announced its pictures of the year for 2012. Click here to see more incredible photos.

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Muscle Man Bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail, 24, insists that his 31-inch arms are the result of training and a strict daily diet that consists of 7 pounds of protein, 9 pounds of carbohydrates and 3 gallons of water. However, skeptical of the authenticity of Ismail's arms, Guinness World Records is conducting research to decide whether he will be recognized as a world record holder.

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