Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
Massachusetts man’s deathbed confession rattles family after decades on the run: ‘It wasn't a weird dad joke’
Thomas Randele was on his deathbed when he confessed to his only daughter that he was one of "America’s Most Wanted" fugitives and had been on the run for more than five decades.
Thomas Randele was on his deathbed when he confessed to his only daughter that he was one of "America’s Most Wanted" fugitives and had been on the run for more than five decades.
South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent
Spike, an otherwise happy hound from South Carolina, found himself in a tight spot after the dog became stuck in his owner's dryer vent.
Spike, an otherwise happy hound from South Carolina, found himself in a tight spot after the dog became stuck in his owner's dryer vent.
Woman who threw food at Chipotle worker sentenced to fast food job
“You didn’t get your burrito bowl the way you like it and this is how you respond?” the judge said. “This is not real housewives of Parma. This behavior is not acceptable.”
“You didn’t get your burrito bowl the way you like it and this is how you respond?” the judge said. “This is not real housewives of Parma. This behavior is not acceptable.”
Unexpected guest drops in on podcast, upstaging discussion
"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."
"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."
IKEA unveils huge, 'turkey-sized' meatballs for the holidays
The massive holiday food is touted by the furniture and home goods chain as a "Christmas showstopper."
The massive holiday food is touted by the furniture and home goods chain as a "Christmas showstopper."
Video: Sneezes from Christmas tree lead woman to hidden possum
A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.
A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
70-year-old woman gives birth to twins
A 70-year-old woman delivered a boy and a girl via C-section at a medical center in the capital of Uganda last week. She received IVF treatments using donor eggs. The babies were born premature at 31 weeks weighing three pounds, but are said to be stable at the hospital.
A 70-year-old woman delivered a boy and a girl via C-section at a medical center in the capital of Uganda last week. She received IVF treatments using donor eggs. The babies were born premature at 31 weeks weighing three pounds, but are said to be stable at the hospital.
UK boy wants Apple to redesign its 'offensive' nerd emoji
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
Watch: Missouri police chase pickup towing 70-foot mobile home on Thanksgiving
Missouri police found themselves in an unusual pursuit on Thanksgiving when a pickup truck, towing a 70-foot mobile home, led officers on a chase.
Missouri police found themselves in an unusual pursuit on Thanksgiving when a pickup truck, towing a 70-foot mobile home, led officers on a chase.
Lawmakers calling for UFO transparency
U.S. lawmakers are calling for more transparency when it comes to UFOs. They're implying the Pentagon is operating a secret UFO retrieval program. Here's the latest.
U.S. lawmakers are calling for more transparency when it comes to UFOs. They're implying the Pentagon is operating a secret UFO retrieval program. Here's the latest.
Man shocked to discover source of headaches for 5 months is pair of chopsticks inside his skull
A pounding headache led to a shocking discovery for a man in Vietnam, after the source of the pain was revealed to be a pair of chopsticks.
A pounding headache led to a shocking discovery for a man in Vietnam, after the source of the pain was revealed to be a pair of chopsticks.
Police search for kangaroo spotted hopping Friday morning in Ontario, Canada
A kangaroo was spotted hopping down a Canadian highway Friday morning -- as a stumped driver captured it on video.
A kangaroo was spotted hopping down a Canadian highway Friday morning -- as a stumped driver captured it on video.
'There's a cow in the road': Cow runs wild on Grand Rapids freeway
A loose cow on a Michigan freeway brought traffic to a complete stop Monday morning.
A loose cow on a Michigan freeway brought traffic to a complete stop Monday morning.
Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school
Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."
Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot will be edible; the first ever
Pop-Tarts said the winning team of the championship game will get to take a bite out of the first-ever edible mascot.
Pop-Tarts said the winning team of the championship game will get to take a bite out of the first-ever edible mascot.
Here is Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023
In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 reminds you to be true to yourself.
In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 reminds you to be true to yourself.