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Chili Challenge Lands Two in Hospital

An Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, was under fire Wednesday after its chili-eating challenge landed two contestants in the hospital.

Russian and US Scientists Gather to Hunt Down Yeti

Scientists from several countries, including Russia and the US, will gather in Siberia to hunt down the Yeti, after alleged sightings of the legendary

October Myth Shared on Facebook

Sometimes it's hard to tell fact from fiction online, especially when it's coming from close friends or family member. Sometimes chain letters and Facebook

Indiana Teen Eludes Police, Not Cuffs

An Indiana teenager managed to escape police custody after his arrest on charges of underage drinking, but was forced to turn himself in the next day after

Cross Dresser, 'Husband' Rob Store

A cross-dressing robber in a floral dress and an accomplice in a smart suit robbed a southern California jewelry store in broad daylight after tying up the

Twitter Feeds A Bonanza Of Real-Time Data

When Virginia's magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit in August, the first Twitter reports sent from people at the epicenter began almost instantly at 1:51 pm ET -- and

Mass Bikini Parade Sets New Record

More than 350 scantily-clad women Sunday strutted their stuff in Australia to set a new world record for the greatest number of women involved in a bikini

British Lawmaker's Wife Accused of Stealing His Lover's Kitten

A British lawmaker's wife was found guilty of burglary Friday after being caught on CCTV stealing a kitten from the home of her husband's lover.

Italian Woman, 88, Hailed as Heroine for Telling Gunman to 'Go Get a Job'

An 88-year-old Italian woman told Friday how she bravely saw off a gun-wielding robber and yelled at him, "Go get a job!"

 

Pet Food Maker Targets Dogs with TV Commercials

The world's biggest food company Nestle is seeking to conquer the dog food market with special advertising targeted at man's best friend, the firm said Friday.

The Onion Takes Heat for Terror Tweet

Capitol police failed to see the funny side when satirical newspaper The Onion tweeted a hoax report Thursday suggesting a gunman was running amok inside the

Scientists Measure Happiness Through Tweets

Twitter confirms it: People tend to wake up in a good mood and are happiest on weekends.

Cat with 2 Faces Lives 12 Years, Sets Record

Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes - and lots of doubts about his future.

Man Busted After Robbing Same Bank Three Days in a Row, Police Say

A man was finally busted by police after allegedly robbing the same New York bank three days in a row, according to police sources, the New York Post reported

Giant Rick Perry Head Statue for Sale

If you're looking for the perfect gift for your favorite Rick Perry fan, this may be it. Who wouldn't love a 6-foot-tall terracotta statue of the Texas

Bungling North Carolina Suitor Accidentally Shoots Himself During Date

A North Carolina couple's first date ended with a bang when a hapless Romeo accidentally shot himself in the leg, WCNC-TV reported Wednesday.

 

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