Man Climbs 500-Foot Philly City Hall
A man climbed to the top of Philadelphia's City Hall, about 500 feet up. City officials only found out after he posted a video on YouTube.
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NPR News Nuggets: Cracker Barrel Super Stars, A Car Scavenger Hunt & Butter
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
Follow Your Dreams And Achieve Anything, Like Visiting Every Cracker Barrel
An Indiana couple has been married for 60 years and is close to visiting every Cracker Barrel location in the U.S., all 645 of them.
Let's Touch Base On This Synergistic No-Brainer Game Changer
The job site Glassdoor got their ducks in a row to survey British workers on their most hated office jargon. The results were a no-brainer, but unlikely to be a game changer despite blue-sky thinking.
World Santa Claus Congress Meets In Denmark
The annual World Santa Claus Congress is happening now in Denmark, marking its 60th year. Bearded Santas gathered at an amusement park to bring holiday cheer.
What You Can Do With 2,000 Pounds Of Butter
A team of sculptors completed the annual butter sculpture at the Ohio State Fair. The centerpiece is a 6-foot tall bottle of chocolate milk.
WATCH: 'The Wild West?' No, It's New Hampshire — But Those Really Are Bison
A small herd thundered free from a farm and wandered through forests and roadways. Eventually, local authorities managed to return the beasts safely — but not before a neighbor caught a video.
This Is Really Cheesy
Prize-winning cheeses at a U.K. competition were stolen. Thieves need to remember what cheese is yours, and what's nacho cheese.
When Robot Face-Plants In Fountain, Onlookers Show Humanity — By Gloating
The Knightscope K5 is a state-of-the-art machine, a patrol bot built to rove complexes in search of "unusual activity." But on Monday, it appeared to have a little trouble with stairs.
British Polar Guides Get Hitched In Antarctica
It's said to be the first official wedding in Antarctic territory claimed by the U.K. They took photos outside in 15 degree temperatures after the ceremony, and then zipped away in a sno-cat vehicle.