A Tale Of 2 Proposals
Becky McCabe went to the zoo in Memphis with a plan. She was going to propose to her girlfriend, Jessa. When she did, Jessa pulled out a ring — she had the same plan.
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Overturned Truck Flips Commuters The Bird, Spilling 40,000 Lbs. Of Feathers
The semi scattered nearly 2,300 chickens' worth of feathers across an interstate highway Wednesday, according to authorities in Washington state. Oh, and reader beware: There be puns in this post.
The Resemblance Is Less Than Striking For Brandi Chastain's Plaque
Brandi Chastain was one of the stars of the 1999 U.S. women's team that won the World Cup. The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame unveiled a bronze plaque to honor her that was less than flattering.
Eau De Doh
Hasbro announced that Play-Doh had received a trademark for its particular smell.
WATCH: When Noble Lynxes Square Off, The Call Of The Wild Gets A Bit ... Whiny
The lynx is the very paragon of majesty and grace — until it opens its mouth. A couple in Canada filmed some lynxes locked in a rousing argument and, well, it actually sounds pretty familiar.
Brandi Chastain's Hall Of Fame Plaque Looks Like Basically Anyone But Her
The bronze depiction of the U.S. soccer legend called to mind Jimmy Carter, Eleanor Roosevelt and Gary Busey. Chastain took it in stride: "It's not the most flattering, but it's nice."
Woman Changes Kid's Name After Misspelled Tattoo
A woman in Sweden got tattoos of her kids' names, but the artist put an extra L in Kevin, making Kelvin. After a while she liked the name and changed her kid's name to Kelvin.
Louisiana Lawmakers Get Into Fight At A Bar
In Louisiana, two state lawmakers got into a fight at a bar. Rep. Stuart Bishop told USA Today his fellow lawmaker punched him several times. The men, who are evidently friends, have apologized.
'Yanny' Or 'Laurel'? Why People Hear Different Things In That Viral Clip
We consulted experts on how human brains perceive sound. The poor quality of the audio file can be blamed for the different ways our brains perceive it. What we expect to hear also matters.
So Which Is It, Yanny Or Laurel?
An audio file has divided the internet as people debate whether the voice says "Yanny" or "Laurel." Lee Miller, an associate professor in neurobiology, physiology and behavior at the University of California, Davis, explains why some people hear different words.