Residents of “Murphy Ranch” believed they were under Hitler’s rule. The compound is now being turned into a rest stop for hikers.
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Watch Out, Speed Demons: Website Ranks Cities with Most Speed Traps
With advancing technology and widespread use of enforcement cameras, speeding tickets are inevitable. But while police officers develop new equipment, so does the fast-driving public. Trapster.com, an online warning system for …
These Days, You’ve Only Made It If Your House Has Tons of Bathrooms
According to one trend story, members of the one percent won’t even consider a house with a less than double-digit bathroom count.
Rock Star: 340-Ton Boulder Goes on 22-City Tour
The rock, which may be the largest to be moved from start to finish since the Pyramids, recently started its 105-mile journey to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Should Yoga Be an Olympic Sport?
USA Yoga is seeking to become the national governing body of the sport, and has applied to the United States Olympic committee to be officially registered.
WATCH LIVE: Stars Arrive On the 2012 Oscars Red Carpet
All (camera) eyes are on Hollywood this evening for the 84th Annual Academy Awards. The night is the film industry’s biggest celebration of itself, and stars of all calibers will soon begin rolling up in their limousines at the …
Whitney Houston’s Bodyguard Memorabilia Going Up for Auction
Her funeral was only this weekend, but her iconic costume is already hitting the auction block.
Trial Begins in Case of LAPD Vet Accused of Murder
DNA testing, which was not widely used in crime labs two decades ago, may convict a decorated veteran Los Angeles police detective of what prosecutors say was a murder brought on by a broken heart and jealous rage.
British Tourists’ Tweets Get Them Denied Entry to the U.S.
Traveling abroad? Be careful what you tweet
Ferris Bueller Trades a Ferrari for a Honda CR-V in Super Bowl Ad
More than four million people watched a cryptic 10-second teaser featuring Matthew Broderick after the clip’s Thursday release, revving up the rumor mill with hopes for a Ferris Bueller sequel. But alas, it was only a car …
American Idol‘s William Hung: Where Is He Now?
As the show begins its 11th season this week, the Internet looks back at one of its favorite accidental stars.
California Town Wards Off Crime With Birdsong
Angry Birds? They have quite the contrary effect in Lancaster, California.