The 'Math Guy' Presents 5 Facts About 3.14
Want to impress the guests at your local Pi Day celebration this Saturday (3/14/15, hopefully at 9:26)? Pick up some tidbits of mathematical trivia from Keith Devlin.
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Who Takes 3,000 Photos Of NYC's Doors?
In the mid-1970s, photographer Roy Colmer cruised the streets of New York City. The result: A very particular perception of doors.
Collared At The Airport: A 4-Legged Stowaway
TSA officials at LaGuardia Airport noticed something unusual while screening luggage: A Chihuahua had stowed away in a suitcase. A family member came to retrieve the pup.
2 Americans Find Trouble In Rome
When in Rome, resist the urge to carve your initials into the Colosseum. Two women from California did just that — and captured the moment with a selfie. And now they face criminal charges.
Tiny Hungarian Village Puts Itself Up For Hire
Planning an event? There's an entire village in Hungary that's available for rent. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Barabara Balogh, the village of Megyer's sales manager, about how to book the town.
'First Edition' Of The 'Iliad'? Sure, Right Next To That 'FIrst Edition' Bible
An online used bookstore reports that demand for a "first edition" of Homer's Iliad has soared, thanks to a new thriller starring Jennifer Lopez.
Canadian Lawmaker Uses 'Tight Underwear' Excuse To Explain Absence
Blaming his absence during a vote on too-small underwear that makes him uncomfortable, a member of Canada's House of Commons earns applause from his colleagues.
Meet The Dogs Whose Names Are Too Long To Fit In This Headline
The Westminster Kennel Club dog show concludes Tuesday — but it might take you some time longer just to spell the names of the dogs involved. So what's the deal with all the elaborate names?
These Boots Weren't Made For Walking: Wyo. Sheriff Bans Cowboy Boots And Hats
The new dress code is designed to ensure law enforcement looks professional and they don't fall on their backsides. But giving the cowboy outfit the boot goes against the state's cultural identity.
Rare And 'Horrific': Frilled Shark Startles Fishermen In Australia
The frilled shark's roots are traced to 80 million years ago. Its prehistoric origins are obvious in its primitive body; nearly all of the rare animal's closest relatives are long extinct.