Survey: 40% would give up their dog for a month over their phone

SimpleTexting.com surveyed more than 1,000 smartphone owners across all 50 states to find out exactly which pleasures Americans would sacrifice to keep their phones.

Stranded dog rescued from bridge 120 feet above Mississippi River

A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.

Gucci sells grass-stained jeans, overalls for $1,200 and up

Gucci is selling a pair of $1,200 jeans that appear to be pre-stained with grass, presumably for customers with deep pockets who want to pull off a down-to-earth look, without actually getting dirty.

Medical examiner: Brain found along Racine beach not human

The medical examiner has determined that the brain found along the beach at Samuel Myers Park in Racine on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15 is not a human brain.

'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia

The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.

Michigan hunter, 14, killed when run over by corn harvester

Police say a 14-year-old deer hunter may have fallen asleep when he was run over by a corn harvester in Michigan's Thumb region. 

Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair sells for more than $81,000

It was presented to Dr. Lyman Beecher Todd, a Kentucky postmaster and a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, the 16th president’s widow, according to RR Auction. Dr. Todd was present when Lincoln’s body was examined.

Toddler gets his head stuck in toilet seat, dad has to cut it off with saw

A Florida family found themselves in an unusual situation when their 2-year-old son got his training toilet stuck around his neck. The family filmed the removal process, which required a saw and apparently a toddler who is amazingly good at standing still for his age.

Kentucky police pull over driver after spotting drawn-on license plate

A Kentucky driver was pulled over last Wednesday after police officers noticed something was a little off about his particular license plate, police said.

Goat climbs into deputy's car, chews papers in Georgia

A goat with no respect for authority climbed into a deputy’s car, chewed on her paperwork, and knocked her to the ground in north-central Georgia on September 1, bodycam footage shows.

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.