Last week, a penguin at Edinburgh Zoo was knighted in a formal ceremony by members of the Norwegian King’s Guard. More »
Rocking horses may seem like kids’ stuff to you - but the Ridemaster Pro goes far and beyond the rustic wooden toy that many of us enjoyed during childhood. More »
If you’ve ever seen the French film Amelie, you can probably recall your own envy towards that garden gnome, whose round-the-world adventures caught on camera would certainly dwarf most people’s international travels. Well, another traveling lawn ornament has just followed in his footsteps. More »
Scientists are in the process of developing an invisibility cloak, which could hide people and objects from view by bending light. More »
Last week, a couple decided to try something different for their wedding, by heading 20 feet underwater to say their vows. More »
On Saturday, a 12-year-old girl survived a 14-story drop down a chimney from a Manhattan rooftop, thanks to a two-foot pile of soot at the bottom of the chute. More »
A mugger should have known better than to mess with Pearline Williamson. The 78-year-old woman may have looked frail - but she sure can fight back. More »
After meeting at an annual festival for twins, two twin brothers married a pair of twin sisters. Now, one of those couples has given birth to twin sons. More »
There's a saint of animals. A saint of lost things. And now there's even a saint of computer geeks. But have you ever heard of Amma, the saint of hugs? More »
In Kamikatsu, there’s no such thing as trash. The residents recycle 34 separate types of materials, and they actually enjoy it. More »
Matt Allen, the Ice Cream Man, travels the country, handing out free ice cream to girls, boys, and grown ups alike. More »
Last Christmas, a family's box of gifts was stolen from their front porch. But thanks to the detective work of store employees, the presents have finally made their way to the rightful owners. More »
During World War II, Ukranian siblings were sent separately to Nazi labor camps. Against the odds, they both survived - and 66 years later, they've finally found each other again. More »
When a Japanese woman was threatened by a mugger in her apartment building, she didn't panic. Instead, she gave him a cup of tea to calm him down. More »
Swiss stuntman Yves Rossy has created his very own jet-powered wing suit, which allows him to fly at speeds as high as 186 miles per hour. More »