Love At Second Sight
Jessica Gomes and Aaron Bairos were born on the same day in the same hospital. Their paths crossed in high school and also in a driver's ed class. They got married last month.
Strange News
That Time #Ramona Made Everyone Smile For A Few Minutes
A snafu on NPR's Facebook account on Monday night revealed how some people needed something else to focus on in the aftermath of Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Florida and Houston.
NPR News Nuggets: A Clown And A Bicycle Race, With A Side Of Spilt Nachos
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
Hugh Hefner's Final Resting Place? The Plot He Bought Next To Marilyn Monroe
Monroe, who died in 1962, didn't get a say in whether she would want to spend the hereafter next to Hefner, who launched his magazine using nude photos of her.
Talk About Self-Love
An Italian woman had a wedding ceremony to marry herself. She said she promised friends if she didn't find her soul mate by age 40 she would have a solo wedding — "sologamy." It has no legal weight.
Killer Clown Suspect Arrested 27 Years After Bizarre Slaying
Detectives worked the case for years but couldn't convince prosecutors they had enough evidence. Sheila Keen Warren was arrested at the home she shares with her husband, who was married to the victim.
It Rained Fish In Mexico, Officials Say. No, It's Not The End Times (We Think)
The director of civil protection in Tamaulipas state confirmed reports that several fish fell from the sky during a light rain. And as it turns out, the phenomenon isn't exactly unprecedented.
It's Not A Tumor!
A British man had a bad cough. He's a smoker and doctors thought he had a lung tumor. It turned out to be a Playmobil traffic cone he swallowed as a child.
You Own It, You Better Never Let It Go
USA Today reports a company working with Eminem's production team filed with the SEC, making it possible to invest in his catalog of hits.
Detroit Red Wings Selling Vials Of 'Melted Ice' (Also Known As Water)
The Detroit Red Wings are selling commemorative vials of "melted ice" — also known as water — from their former hockey rink. They cost $85 and benefit the team's foundation. There are only 3,000.