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January 24, 2024

Clint Eastwood biography returned to library 38 years late, mystery borrower avoids $6K in fees

Bedford Central Library in Bedford, United Kingdom recently received a Clint Eastwood biography that was checked out in May 1986. It would have accrued thousands in late fees.

January 24, 2024

California woman sets Guinness World Record for 'longest arm hair': 'Amazing and hilarious'

A woman in California is the new Guinness World Record holder of "longest arm hair (female)" after a hair on her right arm measured at over 18 centimeters long.

January 23, 2024

Rare 'simultaneous explosion' of cicadas expected for first time in 221 years

A rare emergence of cicadas is coming in 2024 with over a trillion insects set to make an appearance across the country and potentially overlap in two states.

January 23, 2024

Wisconsin woman gives birth in McDonald's parking lot amid snowstorm, nicknames baby 'McFlurry'

A Wisconsin mom gave birth in a McDonald's parking lot just as a snowstorm struck the city of Muskego. Now, the baby boy has several nicknames, including "McFlurry."

January 22, 2024

California woman's nostalgic Blockbuster-themed movie 'library' has neighbors 'rewinding' into the past

A woman in Los Angeles, California, is sharing her love for films with her neighbors through a Blockbuster-themed movie library that offers DVD and VHS "rentals."

January 22, 2024

Plumber shocked as he finds over 20 pig bones underneath home's bathroom floor during routine visit

A plumber in the U.K. was shocked to find bones while fixing a bathroom issue at a 200-year-old home. It was determined the pig bones had been buried to ward off bad spirits.

January 22, 2024

The surprising baby names that may be going extinct in 2024

Here are some of the top baby names that are facing extinction this year based on BabyCenter's data. The popularity of these monikers have declined sharply over the years.

January 20, 2024

Woman threatens to 'abandon' her sister's dog during a pet sitting nightmare: 'I can't cope'

Plenty of commenters on Reddit chimed in with observations and ideas to help a woman who took in her sister's 7-month-old dog for a temporary period and experienced problems.

January 20, 2024

Red panda named Barney escapes German zoo, is rescued by fire department while 'grumbling slightly'

A red panda was rescued from a tree after he escaped his enclosure at the Cologne Zoo. The local fire department had to help with the rescue after the red panda refused to budge.

January 20, 2024

50 bizarre laws that have existed or still exist in America

Do you know a weird lifestyle law in your state? It might be included in this roundup of 50 weird state laws that have existed in America, past and present.