'Emotional support' snake and 'from memes to dreams': The week's heartwarming and unusual headlines
Here are some stories for January 9-15 that made our day brighter - or at least, more interesting.
Here are some stories for January 9-15 that made our day brighter - or at least, more interesting.
Polka dot surprise: 'Rare' pattern of air pockets pop up in Utah school lot
An elementary school playground in Utah was peppered with unusual air pocket polka dots.
An elementary school playground in Utah was peppered with unusual air pocket polka dots.
Arkansas landowner stumbles upon hundreds of deer carcasses, prompting investigation
“You will have to use your imagination on what the smell is like,” the sheriff’s office shared on Facebook.
“You will have to use your imagination on what the smell is like,” the sheriff’s office shared on Facebook.
UFO reports rise to 510, no evidence of aliens but still pose a threat to US
The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.
The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.
Friday the 13th is tomorrow. Here’s why the day is considered unlucky
Friday the 13th will occur twice in 2023, on Friday, Jan. 13, and Friday, Oct. 13. The day tends to conjure certain emotions for some who are superstitious.
Friday the 13th will occur twice in 2023, on Friday, Jan. 13, and Friday, Oct. 13. The day tends to conjure certain emotions for some who are superstitious.
Pigeon carrying backpack filled with meth captured in prison yard
In addition to drones, correctional officers will now have to keep an eye out for pigeons, apparently.
In addition to drones, correctional officers will now have to keep an eye out for pigeons, apparently.
'Anybody missing a cat?' Flight attendant helps lost feline find owner mid-flight
It was a question passengers weren't expecting to hear while they were 37,000 feet in the air: "Anybody missing a cat?"
It was a question passengers weren't expecting to hear while they were 37,000 feet in the air: "Anybody missing a cat?"
‘Trail of blood’ leads New Mexico officers to Bengal tiger
Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.
Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.
'Emotional support' boa constrictor found in traveler's luggage
The four-foot long snake, named "Bartholomew," was in the woman's carry-on bag and was detected when the bag went through an x-ray machine.
The four-foot long snake, named "Bartholomew," was in the woman's carry-on bag and was detected when the bag went through an x-ray machine.
Wells Fargo exec fired, arrested for urinating on woman during flight
Shankar Mishra was picked up by police in the southern city of Bengaluru and brought to the Indian capital on Saturday.
Shankar Mishra was picked up by police in the southern city of Bengaluru and brought to the Indian capital on Saturday.
Twins born in different years, underwear-wearing thief: The week's most heartwarming, weirdest stories
Want to know what happened off the beaten path? Here's some stories about an underwear-wearing porch pirate, a sleeping driver leading a police chance and how you could get to drive the Weinermobile to spice up your week.
Want to know what happened off the beaten path? Here's some stories about an underwear-wearing porch pirate, a sleeping driver leading a police chance and how you could get to drive the Weinermobile to spice up your week.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
NYC art students creating sculptures to solve cold cases
A one-of-a-kind class is combining art with forensic science to recreate the faces of unidentified cold case victims, so they can be identified.
A one-of-a-kind class is combining art with forensic science to recreate the faces of unidentified cold case victims, so they can be identified.
NC woman wins $2M scratch-off lottery prize months after $1M win
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Porch pirate suspect seen wearing women's underwear as face mask
Spencer Gougler was arrested and charged with several crimes.
Spencer Gougler was arrested and charged with several crimes.
Nazi treasure map available to public, reveals possible location of gold, diamond trove
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
Man fired from Zulily after stealing money using 'Office Space' inspired theme
The former software engineer allegedly stole more than $300,000 from the online retailer and moved customers shipping fees to his account.
The former software engineer allegedly stole more than $300,000 from the online retailer and moved customers shipping fees to his account.
Incoming California congressman takes oath of office on Superman comic
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
If you're newly elected to Congress, did you know you don't actually have to swear allegiance to the Constitution on a bible?
Polk suspects called 911 to ask deputies for help moving items from home they were burglarizing, officials say
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Masters invitation goes to the wrong Scott Stallings
Golfer Scott Stallings has been waiting for his invitations to the Masters, but it turns out the tournament sent his invite to a different Scott Stallings in Georgia. Now both men are going to meet up at Augusta National.
Golfer Scott Stallings has been waiting for his invitations to the Masters, but it turns out the tournament sent his invite to a different Scott Stallings in Georgia. Now both men are going to meet up at Augusta National.