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Saturday, February 28, 2009
The truth about 'urban legends'
When s the last time someone put one over on you told you a story that you totally fell for when it wasn t anywhere near true These days thanks to the internet it happens all the time and you may not even know you ve fallen for an urban legend FOX 10 s Linda Williams explains
Friday, February 27, 2009
Raw Psychedelic Fish Named New Species
A funky psychedelic fish that bounces on the ocean floor like a rubber ball has been classified as a new species a scientific journal reported Feb 28
'Extremly Rare' Comic Book at Auction
Comic book collectors and Superman fans have an opportunity to bid on an unrestored copy of Action Comics No 1 Feb 27
Ryanair May Charge to Use Toilet During Flights
Ryanair Holdings May Charge Passengers CEO Suggest Coin Slots While Fee Hasn t Been Finalized Yet
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Zoo: Orangutan Learns to Whistle
An orangutan at the National Zoo has a very unique talent - she can whistle Bonnie is the first orangutan ever to be documented making the sound and scientists say her ability has implications on the evolution of speech Feb 26
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Landowner hires homeless person
A battle between a land owner and residents of a Leesburg subdivision as become very public and very visual 160
Raw Dogs Kill Animals at Texas Barn
2 wild dogs are still on the loose after killing goats and lambs at a barn in San Antonio In surveillance video provided by Judson Independent School District the dogs can be seen running frantically in and out of the pens Feb 24
Website Gives Out Bailout 'cash' in DC
To promote a new website bailoutbooth com promised to hand out 50 000 in cash to people who were willing to wait in line and explain why they needed money Feb 25
Maine Coffee Shop Goes Topless
A new coffee shop in Vassalboro Maine is trying to heat up the long cold winter by featuring an all-topless wait staff Feb 25
Pit Bulls Keep Her From Mowing Lawn, Woman Says
A Valley woman who s been cited for not mowing her lawn says she d gladly do it but the pit bulls next door scare her
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Bartender Delivers Baby At Gas Station
One Florida bartender is being hailed as a hero for making a special delivery A pregnant woman who was unable to make it to the hospital is giving thanks to her good Samaritan for jumping into action
Once Lost, Historical Document Found
A piece of Texas history has recently been re-discovered The rare document is actually a constitution written more than a century ago
Monday, February 23, 2009
A Worm in the Brain
Cysticercosis is an infection caused by the pork tapeworm Infection occurs when the tapeworm larvae enter the body and form cysts When these are found in the brain the condition is called neurocysticercosis according to the CDC Click here for CDC factsheet And check out the video left for Dr Sapna Parikh s report on brain worms
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Pastor Trying to Sell Church Online
A Clermont pastor is currently trying to sell his church on Ebay
Bush Goes to Hardware Store That Offered Him Job
Former President George W Bush has visited a Dallas hardware store that earlier this month made him a lighthearted offer to work as a greeter Feb 22
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Raw Escaped Bull Rampages, Injures Woman
A woman is recovering in western Mexico from injuries she sustained after a bull trampled her as it escaped from a bullfighting ring Feb 19
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Chimp goes ape
There s a tragic story Tuesday night out of Connecticut involving a pet chimp that went on a brutal rampage
Snake Charmers Protest Ban on Use of Live Snakes
Nearly 1 000 snake charmers held a protest in eastern India Tuesday playing their flutes as they marched through the streets demanding the right to perform with live snakes Feb 17
Friday, February 13, 2009
Step Inside the Kissing Booth
Couples make the most of an impromptu kissing booth talking about what this form of affection means to them and documenting the occasion with snapshots Feb 14
Exhibit Inspired by Iraqi Shoe Thrower
Artists from around the world expressed their feelings about former President George W Bush on a shoe or pair of shoes The exhibit Farewell Shoes for Mr Bush runs through Presidents Day Feb 13
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Raw Farmers Rescue Trapped Panda
Some 30 local farmers in China worked for two hours to rescue a wild panda that was found trapped in rocks and later set free It s estimated there are only about 1600 living pandas worldwide Feb 12
Wrong Skyline Printed on Philly Transit Pass
You might feel a little lost if you ve bought a discount pass sold by Philadelphia s primary mass transit agency it features a picture of New York City Feb 12
A Different Take: Obama vs. Lincoln
President Barack Obama consciously emulated Abraham Lincoln during his campaign But what do they actually have in common Animation by Jaime Holguin Feb 12
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Raw Dinner for Westminster Winner
Stump the Sussex spaniel who won Best in Show at the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was treated to a steak meal Wednesday Feb 11
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Raw 'Heart' Calf Born for Valentine's Day
A Friesian calf with a heart-shaped pattern on its forehead has been born in Japan just in time for Valentine s Day The bull calf was born two weeks ago on 25 January at the Yamakun dairy farm in Fujisawa in the Kanagawa prefecture Feb 10
Monday, February 9, 2009
Obama Bumps Head Boarding Chopper
President Barack Obama is still getting used to some details of his new life including the fact he has to duck when boarding his presidential helicopter The 6-foot-1-inch Obama bumped his head Monday when boarding Marine One Feb 9
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Oil Spill Near Ill. Caterpillar Plant
A holding tank at a Caterpillar facility in Ill broke open early yesterday morning spilling about 65 000 gallons of oil sludge Most of the oil spilled on land but 6 000 gallons seeped into the Des Plaines River Feb 9
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Mexico Fans 'Stick It' to the U.S.
After Radioshack dropped out a Mexican newspaper has found a new U S corporate sponsor to help put a voodoo hex on the U S national soccer team and end Mexico s decade-long losing streak Feb 7
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
70-year-old Car Could Fetch $6M at Auction
A rare pre-war sports car left in a British garage for the past 50 years is likely to be sold for as much as 6 million this weekend The 1937 Bugatti Type 57S vehicle retains many of its original features Feb 5
Raw New Breed in Westminster Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Thursday introduced the latest breed allowed into competition the Dogue de Bordeaux also known as the French Mastiff Some of dogs posed in New York with last year s winner of Best in Show Uno the Beagle Feb 5
West Haven igloo
Story by Crystal Haynes A West Haven man decides to build an igloo in his background and save money on vacation
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Jeanne Moos on wacky 911 calls
A speeding suspect called 911 on the officer pulling him over and an off-duty officer called 911 on himself Jeanne Moos reports
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Dry cleaner skips town with clients' clothes
A local dry cleaner skips town taking her clients clothes and credit card numbers with her
Monday, February 2, 2009
Road Rager Bites Off Earlobe
A serious case of road rage ended with a man losing his earlobe in Port Charlotte
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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