Is This The Saddest Christmas Tree In The World?
It's impossible to miss: Threadbare and thinly patched in pine needles, the tree towers over one of Rome's busiest plazas — but appears to have seen better days.
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Disney World Adds Trump Animatronic Figure, But Likeness Is Lacking
The Hall of Presidents is updated with a new robot for every new leader. So it's not the presence of President Trump that is raising eyebrows. It's ... well, it's his face.
A Father's Pregnancy Photo Shoot
Nick Roberts surprised his girlfriend Brianna with a pregnancy photo shoot — of him. He says he ate some fast food beforehand so he'd look "a little pregnant."
We Regret To Inform You That A British Surgeon Was Branding His Initials On Livers
Simon Bramhall has pleaded guilty to assault in a case that a prosecutor called "without legal precedent." He was burning his initials into human livers during transplant operations.
Human Feet Still Washing Up In Pacific Northwest, But Don't Panic
For years, human feet have been bobbing ashore in Washington State and British Columbia. Last week another was found on Vancouver Island. No foul play has ever been uncovered.
Decorating Injuries Show That Hanging The Holly Isn't Always Jolly
Reckless decorating is a thing, and a serious one at that. At least 240 people a day go to the emergency room after falling off ladders, getting cut, or getting burned when trying to put up holiday cheer. Two years ago, super decorator Kurt Farmer of Alexandria, Va., was one of them.
Fake Snowball Fight Canceled Because Of Real Snow
A Six Flags amusement park in Georgia had planned a massive "snowball fight" but without real snow. Then it actually snowed and the park closed.
Work Harder As Batman
An experiment with 6-year-olds found they worked harder doing a repetitive task when they pretended to be Batman or Dora the Explorer.
Radio Replay: Loving the Lie
If you believe something is real — if you can fall in love with someone or stand in awe of a painting — is it possible that it doesn't actually matter whether the object of your affection is fake?
Lawmakers Start Quoting Meat Loaf Lyrics Just Because
This week, one senator quoted the singer Meat Loaf during a committee hearing. That set off an all-out Meat Loaf quotation battle among the lawmakers.