National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Watch: Los Angeles sees light snow as winter storm pushes through region
The winter storm is the second of three pushing through Southern California this week, bringing more rain and snow to an already soaked region.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Long-lost Ironton ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story
The Ironton was a 191-foot cargo vessel that collided with another ship in rough seas in 1894. Its whereabouts had long eluded shipwreck hunters, until now.
Does March really come in like a lion and go out like a lamb?
According to the Farmers' Almanac, the weather folklore came from people far back in history who believed that evil spirits could affect the weather.
The Tooth Fairy also falls victim to inflation, poll finds
At this rate, by 2048, the Tooth Fairy would be paying $30 a tooth.
Chinese 'kissing' device allows long-distance couples to virtually smooch
A Chinese university student created the device that comes with silicone lips attached to it.
Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is a mythical Mayan elf
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
Swing and a miss: NYC replaces 'Jakie' Robinson road sign
The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player in the modern era, over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.”
Peanut butter prank: Son covers parents' entire kitchen in food spread
Corbin Millet said it took hours to pull off the prank, and his father didn't appear to be happy when he found out.
'Built to last': Former Missouri jail building goes up for sale
The former jail has over 5,000 square feet of office space and 34 cells with toilets and sinks.
Vintage ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car crashes in Missouri
The driver and the passenger were taken to a local hospital. Authorities said, perhaps to no one's surprise, that speed was a factor.
Late Arizona teacher had an M&M style casket for her funeral
A late Arizona woman is being remembered, after a viral TikTok video that shows a rather unconventional casket choice for her funeral.
Arizona broom seller gets big surprise, M&M casket, car skiing: Top heartwarming, odd headlines
Check out these stories about an Arizona man surprised by a TikToker, a teacher's M&M casket and a couple's surprising discovery in a secret drawer to spice up your week.
Motorcycle airbag jeans? These pants could reduce risk of lower-body injuries
Motorcycle brand Mo’cycle says the airbag is activated when a rider is separated from the vehicle.
Shakopee police remind people not to ski behind cars
The Shakopee Police Department shared a photo of a person skiing behind an SUV during this week's snowstorm, reminding people that skiing is for the mountains not for behind a car.
Shipwreck of famous SS Savannah possibly found off New York after Hurricane Ian
As Tropical Storm Ian whipped across parts of Northeast last fall, the former Category 4 hurricane helped uncover the wreckage of a possible early 19th-century ship along the New York shoreline.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
'Do not engage': Man dressed as Cookie Monster in Santa Cruz raising concerns
Santa Cruz police are warning residents not to approach a man dressed up as the “Cookie Monster," that is wandering around the city's beach and wharf areas.
Heinz wants to catch up with man who survived a month at sea with nothing but ketchup, seasonings
Heinz wants to buy a boat for the man who was rescued last month at sea, where he claimed to have survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean.