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Saving Clark’s Neck? Panic at ‘Lampoon’s Christmas’ Display

A holiday display meant to re-create a scene from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” looked a...

Dutch Court Rejects Man’s Request to be 20 Years Younger

Dutch motivational speaker Emile Ratelband may feel like a 49-year-old but according to Dutch law...

Mystery Ballot Could Sway Control of Alaska State Government

Control of Alaska state government, at least for the next two years, could hinge on...

Teen Freed After Being Stuck in Vault at Abandoned Bank

Officials say a teen has been freed after spending more than three hours in the...

Grinch Steals Christmas from Nuns, But They Get It Back

The Little Sisters of the Poor have a theory about how they got Christmas back...

Officials: Woman Passes Gas, Pulls Knife on Offended Man

A Florida woman faces an aggravated assault charge after authorities say she passed gas in...

Photo Thought to Be of Vincent van Gogh Is His Brother

One of only two known photos of painter Vincent van Gogh turns out to most...

‘Fearless Girl’ Statue Is No Longer Staring Down ‘Bull’

The "Fearless Girl" statue that inspired millions with her message of female empowerment has been...

Knickers the Giant Steer Too Beefy to Become Burgers, Reprieved to Life on Farm

Knickers the steer is huge on the internet — for being huge.

Iowa Council Gives Final Approval to ‘Toy’ Firearms Ban

A city council in northwest Iowa has banned people from carrying some types of "toy"...

Couple, Homeless Man Charged in Charitable Scam

A feel-good tale of a homeless man using his last $20 to help a stranded...

What’s in a Number? Dutch Positivity Guru Seeks Age Change

The 69-year-old television personality has asked a court in the Netherlands to approve his request...