Vacationing more reduces risk of metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, study says

More than half of Americans aren’t using up all of their vacation time, and a new study from the journal JAMA says that could be increasing those individuals’ risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Can't get enough pumpkin spice? Grab a can of Pumpkin Spice Spam

As the pumpkin spice trend steadily bleeds into all areas of modern life, fans of the popular pumpkin spice latte can’t seem to get enough of the fall flavor and are willing to try it in just about any form — even canned meats.

'Baby Shark' cereal to hit store shelves this weekend

There’s a new cereal in town for every parent enduring the endless singing of the viral "Baby Shark" tune.

12-year-old boy discovers massive woolly mammoth tooth while attending family reunion in Ohio

12-year-old Jackson Hepner was visiting his family’s hotel in Ohio in July when he made the discovery of a lifetime: a woolly mammoth tooth nearly the size of his head found in a creek bed near the hotel.

Gay penguins adopt egg after attempting to hatch stones at zoo

A gay penguin couple at Berlin Zoo has been given an egg to adopt after staff noticed their attempts to hatch stones.

USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact

Flowers are blooming in an unconventional spot. It's a vertical hydroponic wall attached to a small generator.

‘Alien Stock': The man behind the viral ‘Storm Area 51' Facebook event is planning a real festival

The Facebook group calling on people to “Storm Area 51” and “see them aliens” that started as a joke has now turned into a full-fledged Burning Man-style festival with music and art installations scheduled to take place in September this year.

Gun store marquee advertises ‘back to school’ sale on firearms

A sale sign in the front of a gun store in Katy, Texas advertising a “back to school sale,” caused controversy after a woman shared a photo of the marquee on social media.

Missy Elliott to receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at 2019 VMAs

Missy Elliott, one of the most iconic players in the history of music videos, will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music Award

Adorable orphaned baby koala gets arm cast after falling from tree

Aww. Let's try that again — Awwwwww. Pictures have surfaced of a baby koala wearing a wee little arm cast after the mini marsupial fell out of a tree in Melbourne, Australia.

Naked Florida bicyclist stole underwear from sex shop, cops allege

A man in Florida was seen pedaling a bike in the nude before swiping underwear from a sex shop, police reported, saying the man was under arrest.

'Watermelon snow' found in Yosemite National Park at high elevation

As the so-called dog days of summer have finally arrived, the still-frozen slopes of Yosemite National Park are now sporting what some may know as "watermelon snow" -- but don't confuse it for the popular summertime treat.