No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
Maine starts removing naughty license plates
The state began sending letters this month to recall the offensive license plates.
Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
Now hiring: Your social media-savvy dog could earn up to $10K as ‘chief fluff officer’
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
‘Please don’t DEW this’: Woman cited for shooting Mountain Dew bottles to show disapproval
“Remember people, guns and Diet Mountain Dew don’t mix!” police posted on social media.
Tourists get stuck 200 feet underground after Grand Canyon Caverns elevator breaks
We're hearing from the family who became trapped 200 feet underground at the Grand Canyon Caverns when the elevator broke.
'World's dirtiest man' dead at 94 'not long after' taking bath for first time in decades
He was the subject of 2013 documentary called 'The Strange Life of Amou Haji'
Dinosaurs live on, at least outside this retired teacher’s Nevada home
The display is up year-round, but for Halloween, Steve Springer said he has added skulls, dismembered body parts, spiders, and a giant blow-up dragon.
This 8-year-old boy could become the youngest to scale Yosemite's El Capitan
An 8-year-old boy from Colorado could become youngest to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Sam Baker set out Monday on a 5-day trek to conquer one of the world's most popular formations for climbers.
Love chili? Bush's Beans hosting contest worth $20K, tailgate with Brian Baumgartner
In addition to $20,000, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the SEC Championship game in Atlanta and get to co-host a tailgate with “The Office” star. Here’s how to apply.
It rained mud in Minnesota. Here's why.
Many Minnesotans who park outside woke up to dirty cars Monday morning.
'Karen'-themed Halloween display, Power Rangers, creepy crawlers: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a controversial Halloween decoration, Power Rangers stopping an assault, and some extremely closeup photos of animals to spice up your week.
Former daycare workers charged, accused of scaring kids with 'Scream' mask
Video footage showed one of the former Mississippi daycare employees wearing a mask similar to the "Scream" movies and yelling at children who didn't "clean up" or "act good."
Tajín on Pop-Tarts? Brands team up for 'unexpected' tangy, spicy combination
The new “Pop-Tarts x Tajín” kit, which will be available in limited quantities, comes with Tajín's Clásico Seasoning and a new hot sauce, and a variety of fan-favorite Pop-Tarts.
Oakland restaurant workers dressed as Power Rangers kick into action to stop alleged assault
Power Rangers was undoubtedly one of the best live-action superhero series in the 90s. The squad was in true form Friday as they took down an alleged assailant at an Oakland Ramen shop.
12-foot Halloween skeleton stolen from Austin neighborhood
An Austin community is offering a reward for information leading to the identity of the person caught stealing a 12-foot skeleton from a front yard.
Massachusetts woman allegedly unleashes swarm of bees on deputies carrying out eviction order
A woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies, some of them allergic to bee stings, as they tried to serve an eviction notice, authorities said.
City of Prosser takes down 'Karen'-themed Halloween display after community backlash
The City of Prosser took down a ‘Karen’-themed Halloween display at City Hall after residents found it offensive.
Charles Manson's random ties to musicians, actors in Hollywood
Before Charles Manson dispatched young followers on a killing rampage, his life in Los Angeles and failed musical aspirations led him to encounter many well-known celebrities.
Brain cells in lab dish learn to play computer game, experiment shows
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.