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Raccoon gets stuck inside a Florida high school vending machine

Hey, when you’re hungry, you’re hungry. A ravenous raccoon apparently attempted to sneak away with some free food and instead wound up getting stuck inside a vending machine at a central Florida high school. The curious critter had to be freed by animal control. “This gentleman was apprehended today while committing burglary of a vending machine at Pine Ridge High School,” a post on the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Faceback page read. Thankfully, the law enforcement officials thought to snap a photo of the adorable, guilty-looking little guy to share with all of the world. Naturally, the internet loved it. “That bandit even wore a mask and still got caught,” wrote one user. Herr’s snack company, whose chips are visible in the photo, joined in on the fun, writing, “We think we know what he was after!” If you’re worried about the bandit’s safety, know that he’s good now. According…

This state drinks the most wine in the US

With its ample sunshine, gorgeous beaches, and general laid back state of mind, California has acquired a bit of a party reputation over the decades. So it probably comes as no surprise that residents of the Golden State drink the most wine in the country. The National Institutes of Health’s examination of national drinking trends found that Californians drink more wine by volume than any other state. Of course, California is also home to world renown wine producing region, Napa Valley, and more wineries than any other state โ€” by a long shot. In fact, 86 percent of the wineries in the country are located in California. California also boasts the largest population, with 39 million thirsty residents, so they have a leg up. Runners up include Florida, New York, Texas, and Illinois. On the opposite side of the spectrum, Wyoming drinks the least wine, followed by West Virginia, North…