Large opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction
The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals.
WATCH: Deaf dog saved from euthanasia drives around Daytona Speedway
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
Surprise engagements, reunions, a flock of birds: Our favorite heartwarming, bizarre headlines this week
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about bizarre security footage, an iconic hole-in-one and an "irresistible" french fry perfume to get away from the serious news for a while.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Coca-Cola introducing new limited-time product called 'Coca-Cola Starlight'
Coca-Cola's new "Starlight" drink will hit shelves on Monday, February 21.
Allegedly drunken woman on motorized scooter leads officer on chase through Florida airport
An allegedly drunken passenger at a Florida airport led a police officer on a chase, using her motorized suitcase to get away.
National Drink Wine Day: Wine by the numbers
Americans from coast to coast are raising their glasses for National Drink Wine Day on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
Great Scott! DeLorean stopped by DPS troopers in western Arizona
"Keeping registration up to date can be tricky when you're #TimeTraveling, but did you know you can renew vehicle registration online," DPS tweeted on Feb. 17.
Georgia toddler diagnosed with extremely rare uncombable hair syndrome
Lock Samples of Roswell, Georgia is one of about 100 known cases of uncombable hair syndrome in the world.
Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts
Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.
World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Man accidentally leaves sunroof open during heavy snowfall
Steve Maguire left the sunroof on the family van open on a sunny Saturday afternoon but come Sunday, he would probably regret that decision after heavy snow fell all day on Sunday and into Monday morning.
Sizzling hot: French fry perfume sells out in hours
After a few squirts of this perfume, you will smell deliciously irresistible. That’s the pitch, anyway.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
Playing Cupid: How the weather can impact online dating
From "cuffing season" to summer flings, feelings of love and lust can be ignited - or extinguished - by the weather.
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Creepy dolls, cute dogs, miracle babies: Our favorite heartwarming, bizarre headlines this week
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about creepy life-sized dolls, an unexpected jackpot and a miracle baby to get away from the serious stuff for a while.
Whirlwind romance follows after tornado crashes Kansas couple's wedding
The events that unfolded on their wedding day nearly 10 years ago, which locals still bring up in town, are a true testament to a life of dedication.
Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex
On Valentine’s Day, companies and businesses want you to feel vindicated by offering some deals and ways to get sweet revenge on your ex this holiday.
Wordle moves to New York Times website after sale; some users' streaks interrupted
Puzzle fans looking for their fix of gray, yellow and (hopefully) green squares are finding that Wordle has moved, a few weeks after its purchase by the New York Times.