California Decriminalizes A Popular Street ‘Crime’
A new law impacting pedestrians goes into effect Jan. 1.
The Highest Tides in Europe Are Quite a Sight to Behold
Saint Malo, a historic French port on the English Channel coast, is famous for having the highest tides in Europe, with breakwater defenses barely keeping giant waves from slamming into residential buildings. Seeing Saint Malo at low tide and then again at high tide is like looking at two completely different towns. The buildings and…
Look: Morning trains delayed by swan on the tracks in England
Some morning commuters in England were delayed for about an hour when a swan was spotted on the train tracks.
Fashion show with 430 models breaks world record in New Orleans
A fashion show in New Orleans broke a Guinness World Record when 430 models walked down the runway.
World Animal Day has promoted animal welfare since 1925
World Animal Day, an annual day of action for animal welfare on Oct. 4, was founded by a German writer in 1925.
Ontario neighbors wrangle loose goat, second goat escapes
Residents of an Ontario neighborhood said they were able to wrangle one of two loose goats seen wandering the area, but the other animal remains on the loose.
Blind skateboarder breaks Guinness World Record with 50-50 grind
A blind skateboarder from Michigan broke a Guinness World Record when he performed a 50-50 grind on a rail for a distance of 22 feet and 5 inches.
Look: Baby born in Ohio family’s driveway after less than an hour of labor
An Ohio woman said her fourth child turned out to be especially impatient and ended up being born in the driveway of her home.
Scottish man lifts barbell while unicycling to break world record
A Scottish athlete combined two of his interests and earned a Guinness World Record for lifting a 150-pound barbell over his head while riding a unicycle.
Look: Moose pays unexpected visit to Maine daycare
Children at a Maine daycare looked out a window and took in an unusual sight — a moose visiting the campus.