Friday the 13th origins: A look at why the day is considered unlucky
May 13 marks the one and only Friday the 13th of 2022 — a day that tends to evoke a range of emotions for the superstitious.
Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
UFO debate: House panel to hold public hearing on ‘unidentified aerial phenomena'
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
Rescued teen worked to stay alive after falling down 40-foot well, firefighters say
Firefighters in South Carolina said the 14-year-old boy fell down the well Saturday evening.
Scientists create message to beam into outer space but say humanity isn’t ready yet
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
Ancient cave art discovered in Alabama is largest-known in North America
The art, discovered deep in a cave in Alabama, was created by Native Americans who lived sometime between 660 and 949 AD, researchers said.
'Shocking every time': Mom gives birth to 3rd set of consecutive twins
Kimberly and John Alarcon of New York recently welcomed their third set of twins born in a row, which her doctor called "very uncommon."
Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill available on Airbnb for $1
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
The thunder rolls: Garth Brooks concert registers as earthquake in Louisiana
A seismograph located on Louisiana State University's campus registered a small earthquake during the sold-out show.
Police: Wanted man hid under blanket to avoid arrest
Police said Philip Dulude was arrested for criminal trespassing and violating bail conditions.
Tropicana Crunch: 1st-ever breakfast cereal made to pair with orange juice drops in May
Tropicana only made limited quantities of the cereal so once they’re gone — they’re gone.
Scores of skulls believed to be part of recent crime scene are actually thousands of years old
Researchers said the skulls date back to the Early Postclassic era (900-1000 A.D.).
Family wins nearly $5M lawsuit against country club after home pelted with golf balls for years
The family reportedly collected nearly 700 golf balls from their property after being pelted over four years.
Man finds decades-old McDonald’s inside bathroom wall during renovations
Inside the wall was a crumpled McDonald’s bag with the original 1950s logo featuring Speedee, the franchise’s original mascot.
Oreology: Scientists study why Oreo creme can’t split evenly on both cookies
It’s not just your imagination. You cannot split the creme evenly between both cookies of an Oreo 100% of the time because science says so.
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
Guinness names world's tallest family with average height of 6 feet, 8.03 inches
The Trapp family from Esko, Minnesota, has officially been named the world’s tallest by Guinness World Records.
'Toy Story': Stuffed animals mysteriously found scattered on Oregon highway
Hundreds of stuffed animals were found on an Oregon Highway, and transportation officials would like to find the owner.
Largest white diamond ever going to auction has potential $30M value
The 228.3-carat white diamond known as "The Rock" will be sold in Switzerland during Christie’s Luxury Week in May 2022.
Students wear green for St. Patrick’s Day photo shoot, with unexpected hilarious results
When your school picture day falls on St. Patrick’s Day, you may need more than the luck of the Irish to make sure you actually appear in the photos.