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December 28, 2023

Stowaway from Algeria found barely alive at Paris airport

A stowaway was discovered in critical condition in the undercarriage bay of an Air Algeria airplane Thursday morning after it landed in Paris.

December 28, 2023

Why does fruitcake last so long? Ingredients and preparation of the dessert play into its longevity

Fruitcake can last quite a while after it has been made. Factors that play into the dessert's longevity include the ingredients and how it's made — here's what to know.

December 24, 2023

Christmas movie or not? 'Die Hard,' 'Edward Scissorhands' and more — join in on the great debate

Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? What about "Gremlins" or other films? Here are how internet users and others are debating if certain films should fall under the Christmas category.

December 22, 2023

Ohio woman celebrates 105th birthday with 105 Fireball shots: 'Life of the party'

A woman celebrated her 105th birthday with a surprise after Fireball gifted her 105 cinnamon whisky shots to commemorate the big day — meet Ohio's Flo Hackman.

December 21, 2023

Lost dog is safely rescued after it survived alone in the woods for more than 6 years

A dog that had been missing since March 2017 was recently recovered in southern England after a concerned citizen reported that a dog had been living in the woods for years.

December 20, 2023

Florida man sets fire to his house during 4-hour standoff over shoplifted cigarettes

A Florida man accused of shoplifting cigarettes took part in an hours-long standoff with police, during which he shot at them and set his home on fire.

December 19, 2023

‘Plus-sized’ woman is criticized for sharing her travel tips on how to snag plane seats for free

A "plus-sized" travel content creator shared tips for how to obtain a second plane seat for free — sparking debate and some hate on social media by others.

December 19, 2023

Bathroom scales and locks of hair among the wacky items that have been sold at auction

Auctions provide an opportunity for the public to get their hands on the rarest of items. Certain items that have been sold are a bit stranger than others.

December 18, 2023

Drunk driver flees after slamming into Louisiana building, leaves debris trail leading to bar

Police in Slidell, Louisiana, have arrested a drunk driver who reportedly left a debris trail to a nearby bar after fleeing the scene of an accident.

December 17, 2023

Texas woman speaks out after finding opossum hiding in her Christmas tree: 'Don't know how it got in here'

A Texas woman has gone viral on TikTok after posting a video of the moment she found an opossum hiding in her Christmas tree. She was able to release the animal safely from her home.