You Can't Fall If There's No Gravity
Astronaut Andrew Fuestel has been to space three times. He says he has a mild fear of heights, but he can push through it. He's OK after reaching hundreds of miles above the Earth.
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Austrian Man Fined For Calling Police 'Smurfs'
A man in Austria called police officers "smurfs" in a Facebook post. Authorities reportedly fined him the equivalent of almost $200, after a police officer filed a complaint.
Man Says He's Not Dead. Court Doesn't Buy It
Constantin Reliu returned to Romania from Turkey to find he had been dead for 15 years — officially, at least. And he still is, now that a court has denied his bid to overturn his death certificate.
Get A Vasectomy To Get Off Work To Watch Basketball
It's March Madness, but college basketball games are inconveniently scheduled during work. Many urologists say they see a spike in vasectomy procedures in March.
Dozens Of Gold Bars Reportedly Fell From An Airplane In Siberia
A "gold rush" started among residents after the treasure escaped the plane during takeoff, according to local media. There was apparently a hatch failure.
Kangaroo Crossing Sign Inquiry Leads To Its Demise
WOSU in Columbus, Ohio wondered why there was a "kangaroo crossing" sign on one street. They asked the city, who took it down. Now neighbors are upset.
A Bear Can Be Confused With A Dog, Apparently
A man in China found a puppy, which he brought home as a pet. But the puppy wasn't a dog, it was an Asian black bear, he only discovered when it grew. The bear got turned over to animal welfare.
Charles Manson Grandson Wins Legal Battle Over Cult Leader's Body
At least three people claimed that they had a legal right to dispose of Manson's body. His remains have been stored in California's Kern County since his death in November.
Owners Flip The Off Switch On The Burger-Flipping Robot
At CaliBurger in Pasadena, Calif., the plug has been temporarily pulled on Flippy, a robot that can grill as many as 2,000 burgers a day.
Penguins Mug For Camera, Take A Pretty Great 'Selfie'
You probably didn't know that emperor penguins are reasonably good at framing a video shot. At a research station in Antarctica, the curious animals provided a bird's-eye view.