Belgian racing pigeon fetches record price of $1.9 million
For about a pound of pigeon, a wealthy racing fan put down a record 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) for the Belgian-bred bird.
For about a pound of pigeon, a wealthy racing fan put down a record 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) for the Belgian-bred bird.
Rudolph, Santa figures from classic 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,' sell for whopping $368,000 at auction
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
'Friday the 13th...in 2020': Origins of why the day is considered unlucky
In the strangest of years, today marks the last Friday the 13th of 2020. Here’s a look at why the day has long been considered by some as unlucky.
In the strangest of years, today marks the last Friday the 13th of 2020. Here’s a look at why the day has long been considered by some as unlucky.
'Only in 2020': Hunter shoots 3-foot alligator in Minnesota
A Zimmerman sportsman harvested his first buck with a shotgun during the firearm hunting opener this weekend, but he is more likey to remember the day as when he shot his first alligator.
A Zimmerman sportsman harvested his first buck with a shotgun during the firearm hunting opener this weekend, but he is more likey to remember the day as when he shot his first alligator.
Home baker kept track of 2020 election results using red, blue icing on giant US cookie
One home baker and TikToker decided to share how she kept track of the voting results for each state using a giant cookie of the U.S. and blue and red icing.
One home baker and TikToker decided to share how she kept track of the voting results for each state using a giant cookie of the U.S. and blue and red icing.
Wisconsin State Patrol stops vehicle with snowmobile on roof
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants you to know there is a right way and a wrong way to transport a snowmobile.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants you to know there is a right way and a wrong way to transport a snowmobile.
Whale tail sculpture catches runaway train
The driver of a metro train escaped injury when the front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale's tail.
The driver of a metro train escaped injury when the front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale's tail.
Animal control helps deer with head stuck in plastic pumpkin
A deer got its head stuck in a plastic pumpkin, but luckily, it had two friendly animal control officers come to its rescue.
A deer got its head stuck in a plastic pumpkin, but luckily, it had two friendly animal control officers come to its rescue.
Spooky 'Halloween' sun seen in NASA image
A remarkable solar image from NASA shows a spooky sun that scientists compared to a "giant floating space pumpkin."
A remarkable solar image from NASA shows a spooky sun that scientists compared to a "giant floating space pumpkin."
Rare blue moon to light up night sky on Halloween 2020
A rare blue moon will appear on Halloween night 2020, which only occurs every 18 to 19 years, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
A rare blue moon will appear on Halloween night 2020, which only occurs every 18 to 19 years, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
Walmart exclusively nabs KFC's coveted chicken-scented firelogs
Walmart is exclusively launching KFC's highly coveted Herbs and Spices Firelog during the upcoming holiday season.
Walmart is exclusively launching KFC's highly coveted Herbs and Spices Firelog during the upcoming holiday season.
Woman captures fascinating video of huntsman spider during molting process
An Australian woman captured a timelapse video of a huntsman spider molting its outer skin and it’s both creepy and fascinating.
An Australian woman captured a timelapse video of a huntsman spider molting its outer skin and it’s both creepy and fascinating.
Masked bandits: Raccoons caught red-handed breaking into California bank
Two young raccoons were caught "breaking into" a California bank, living up to their masked bandit reputation.
Two young raccoons were caught "breaking into" a California bank, living up to their masked bandit reputation.
Parents name their daughter after internet provider for free WiFi
A Swiss internet company offered free WiFi to a couple who named their newborn daughter after their service, according to local media.
A Swiss internet company offered free WiFi to a couple who named their newborn daughter after their service, according to local media.
‘Mummified’ Twinkie debunks myth that cake treats last forever
A man in Philadelphia found an 8-year-old box of Twinkies in his basement and found that Twinkies don't last as long as the myth says.
A man in Philadelphia found an 8-year-old box of Twinkies in his basement and found that Twinkies don't last as long as the myth says.
Tennessee fisherman catches bass holding snake in its mouth
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
Proving once again that the sea is filled with unspeakable horrors, a fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a bass with a snake in its mouth.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
US government fights plan to retrieve Titanic's radio, saying expedition will disturb human remains
RIGHT OR WRONG? Experts say there are almost certainly still human remains still preserved in the wreck of the Titanic. Is it okay to disturb them?
RIGHT OR WRONG? Experts say there are almost certainly still human remains still preserved in the wreck of the Titanic. Is it okay to disturb them?
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
Neither snow, nor rain, nor blood... mailman rushes to help man who cut arm with chainsaw
"I was a little panicky but at the end of the day... I did what anybody else would have done, which was to try to stop the bleeding," said mailman Fernando Garcia. "I was just fortunate to be there, to help him out."
"I was a little panicky but at the end of the day... I did what anybody else would have done, which was to try to stop the bleeding," said mailman Fernando Garcia. "I was just fortunate to be there, to help him out."