Bonsai Are Back, Mysteriously, At The Seattle Museum From Where They Were Stolen
The two historic bonsai trees stolen from a Seattle museum have been returned with no explanation.
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Maybe Don't Be Driving While You Pursue Your Musical Passion
Police in Washington pulled over a truck driver for speeding and found he had rigged up a recording studio on wheels. He had a computer and drop-down microphone so he could produce music and drive.
The World's Largest Toothpaste Collection Belongs To A Dentist
Dr. Val Kolpakov set a Guinness World Record with more than 3,000 tubes from all over the world. He told WXIA-TV he began collecting pulled teeth, but decided that toothpaste is "much more exciting."
Man Cited For Not Using A Hands-Free Cellphone Device
A man in Australia was recently pulled over for talking on his cellphone while riding a horse. He pleaded guilty because, he conceded, the horse was in motion. A judge dismissed the case.
A New (And Final) Clue To 'Kryptos,' A Long-Standing Puzzle
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jim Sanborn, creator of a cryptographic puzzle sculpture called "Kryptos" located at CIA headquarters, about his decision to release a third and final clue.
Portsmouth, N.H., Bridge Plays A Role In Marriage Proposal
For two engineers the Memorial Bridge is more than just a bridge. He once worked on the bridge and she helped design the park underneath it. He arranged to have the bridge lifted and then proposed.
Man Is Surprised By How Much His Watch Is Worth
In the 1970s a man treated himself to a Rolex watch. It cost him a little more than $300. When he recently brought it to the TV show Antiques Roadshow, an expert told him it was worth up to $700,000.
The Singing Snowplow Driver Of Bozeman, Mont.
Snowplow drivers spend long, dangerous hours behind the wheel. A Bozeman, Mont. driver singing about his travails on YouTube has gone Montana-viral — in part because sings choir and opera as a hobby.
After Contentious Interview, Pompeo Publicly Accuses NPR Journalist Of Lying To Him
The secretary of state issued an angry salvo on Saturday against Mary Louise Kelly, co-host of All Things Considered. NPR stands by her reporting.
Why Milk And Water Are The Only Drinks Allowed On The Senate Floor
Capitol Hill Twitter exploded over a report that senators were only allowed to drink milk and water on the floor. Turns out there's a long history of beverage regulation in the legislative body.