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A new guide to "the land untouched by modern dentistry," published in Britain, lists some of Molvania's highlights, including its nuclear reactor with genuine 1950s-era cracks and magnificent zoo with 1,000 animals, all crammed in one cage.
A would-be robber walked out empty-handed when he got tired of waiting for someone at a suburban pharmacy to respond to his written demand for narcotics.
A faulty gate at a wastewater treatment plant backed up millions of gallons of raw sewage, causing a smelly mess that flowed into a river, shot manholes into the air and closed a park.
A show opening at the Renwick Gallery, "Right at Home: American Studio Furniture," features 58 thought-provoking pieces, including a desk with little space to write, bottomless drawers and a rickety chair.
I realize that the story of George Turklebaum — the New York City proofreader who expired while sitting at his desk and wasn't noticed for five days — is an urban legend, but it's an urban legend with some resonance and staying power.
Hong Kong woman says conservation officers chased a stray monkey into her home, where it went on a rampage that destroyed an expensive flat-screen television. Now she's suing the government.
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