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December 25, 2024

Odd Oregon laws that may surprise you, such as one that prohibits predicting the future

Oregon has several strange laws still technically enforceable. Laws involving fortune-telling and playing golf in parks are among the state's oddest.

December 24, 2024

Miniature Bible put on display in time for guests to read the Christmas story

A library in Leeds, England, has set up a Christmas display with an assortment of holiday classics, but the star of the display is the one-of-a-kind miniature King James Bible.

December 22, 2024

Prankster arrested after reportedly filming himself spraying food at Walmart: 'Reckless'

The Mesa Police Department says that Charles Smith, 27, was charged with criminal damager, endangerment and theft after spraying bug killer on food at a Walmart.

December 22, 2024

Christmas trash becomes holiday treasure for woman who saves thousands of dollars every year

A woman in Florida has found an unusual way of acquiring brand-new decorative Christmas and holiday items while also saving a fortune. She goes dumpster driving at retail outlets.

December 21, 2024

5 most surprising wedding stories of 2024: Which one takes top honors?

Here are five wild wedding stories from the past year that made people laugh, cry and even shake their heads in disbelief. Which of these is your favorite?

December 20, 2024

Funeral home applies for liquor license as etiquette expert shares her take

The owner of a funeral home that made headlines for applying for a liquor license told Fox News Digital the aim is to provide people with a chance to toast their loved ones.

December 19, 2024

Weird laws in Colorado, including one against throwing snowballs

Every state has its own strange laws, and Colorado is no exception. In the state, laws against throwing snowballs and buying cars on Sundays are both on the books.

December 19, 2024

'Mattress runs' are latest travel trend that could backfire when booking hotel rooms. Expert weighs in

"Mattress runs" have guests booking hotel rooms to earn free nights or accumulate status points, with some not even staying in the room at all. A travel expert weighs in.

December 18, 2024

Archaeologists discover creepy floor made of bones near red-light district: 'Very special find'

Dutch archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an unusual floor made of animal bones in the Achterdam, a red light district in Alkmaar. It dates back to the early 1600s.

December 18, 2024

Divers uncover mysterious 2,500-year-old shipwreck, filled with unusual artifacts, off coast of Sicily

Italian officials recently announced that the underwater excavation of a mysterious shipwreck off the coast of Sicily yielded interesting finds, including prehistoric tools.