Controversy surrounds book publisher changing words to be less offensive
The word "ugly" is no longer used to describe any character, and the oompa loompas are rewritten as gender-neutral.
The word "ugly" is no longer used to describe any character, and the oompa loompas are rewritten as gender-neutral.
Controversy surrounds book publisher changing words to be less offensive
Over the weekend, a British news outlet published a list of hundreds of changes which have been made by Roald Dahl's publisher to his texts, most of them removing language some might consider controversial.
Over the weekend, a British news outlet published a list of hundreds of changes which have been made by Roald Dahl's publisher to his texts, most of them removing language some might consider controversial.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
See the world's most valuable Hot Wheels collection
A Maryland man has collected thousands of Hot Wheel cars, so many, that he has one of the most expensive and valuable collections worldwide.
A Maryland man has collected thousands of Hot Wheel cars, so many, that he has one of the most expensive and valuable collections worldwide.
‘Fire-breathing demon’ dog looks for forever home after being returned 3 times
A New York state animal shelter described the Frenchie as "a whole jerk- not even half.”
A New York state animal shelter described the Frenchie as "a whole jerk- not even half.”
$1.6 million LA hillside home on stilts hits market for 1st time in two decades
The three-bedroom Stilts House - also known as The Heat House - is described as an "iconic landmark" and was featured in Robert De Niro's 1995 crime drama "Heat."
The three-bedroom Stilts House - also known as The Heat House - is described as an "iconic landmark" and was featured in Robert De Niro's 1995 crime drama "Heat."
Chicago woman goes to hospital with stomach cramps, gives birth to baby girl
A Chicago mom is still in shock after an unexpected Valentine?s Day delivery.
A Chicago mom is still in shock after an unexpected Valentine?s Day delivery.
Chicago woman goes to hospital with stomach cramps, gives birth to baby girl
A Chicago mom is still in shock after an unexpected Valentine’s Day delivery.
A Chicago mom is still in shock after an unexpected Valentine’s Day delivery.
New York man planning vacation to Sydney, Australia accidently books flight to Sidney, Montana
Speaking to Storyful, Burnett said he was surprised and disappointed to see the Montana landscape upon arrival.
Speaking to Storyful, Burnett said he was surprised and disappointed to see the Montana landscape upon arrival.
Family says dog kept bringing them bones...then a human skull
Texas authorities are currently identifying the human remains that were retrieved by a dog over the course of a week in Caldwell County.
Texas authorities are currently identifying the human remains that were retrieved by a dog over the course of a week in Caldwell County.
A circular rainbow? See the stunning spectacle caught on camera in Hawaii
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”
China claims ‘unidentified object’ in its airspace, prepared to shoot it down
The shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon near the coast of South Carolina earlier this month has led to increased tensions between Beijing and Washington.
The shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon near the coast of South Carolina earlier this month has led to increased tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Auburn student drains improbable 94-foot putt during Alabama game, wins new car
On a wild Saturday of college basketball, the most impressive moment may have happened during a stoppage of play.
On a wild Saturday of college basketball, the most impressive moment may have happened during a stoppage of play.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
'Do nothing' college course earns rave reviews from students and experts
In this ultra-popular class, there's no homework, no reading, no final exam and no phones.
In this ultra-popular class, there's no homework, no reading, no final exam and no phones.
Polar plunging raises funds for Special Olympics of Illinois
Polar plunging has been gaining attention with some research saying it's good for your health. It can also help raise money for the Special Olympics of Illinois. One brave plunger demonstrates "cold exposure therapy" in Lake Michigan live on Good Day Chicago.
Polar plunging has been gaining attention with some research saying it's good for your health. It can also help raise money for the Special Olympics of Illinois. One brave plunger demonstrates "cold exposure therapy" in Lake Michigan live on Good Day Chicago.
Wild video shows squirrel fly into home as door opens for pizza delivery
A doorbell camera captured the chaos that ensued.
A doorbell camera captured the chaos that ensued.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Family shocked by $4,444 charge after Starbucks run
An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.
An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.
Woman with world's largest feet finally has shoes that fit thanks to custom shoe shop in West Town
A Texas woman shared her shoe-shopping struggle online and it went viral – even catching the attention of a Chicago boutique.
A Texas woman shared her shoe-shopping struggle online and it went viral – even catching the attention of a Chicago boutique.