Japanese Equestrian Qualifies for 2012 Olympics at Age 70
The Olympian debuted in the 1964 Tokyo games and just qualified to compete this summer in London.
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Aggressive Turkey Stalks and Terrorizes Detroit Woman Every Day
The creature, nicknamed Godzilla, believes the woman’s yard belongs to him, and he’s taken a stand.
Avalanche Destroys French Ski Lift, With 70 People Onboard
No injuries were reported, though some skiers were left dangling in the air as they waited for rescue.
100 Years of Oreos: 9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Iconic Cookie
The world’s best-selling cookies are celebrating their 100th birthday. On March 6, 1912, the National Biscuit Company (also known as Nabisco) sold its first Oreo sandwich cookies to a Hoboken grocer. Billions of dollars and many …
Egyptian Lawmaker Resigns After Nose-Job Scandal
A conservative Egyptian lawmaker resigned from parliament Monday after his claims that he’d been brutally beaten turned out to be fabrications to cover up his recent nose job.
Anwar al-Balkimy represented the Al-Nour party, …
Lady Gaga Breaks Twitter Record, Reaching 20 Million Followers
On Saturday, Lady Gaga set a new record by breaking the barrier of 20 million Twitter followers. She’s bested the likes of Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, who fall behind at around 18 and 16 million followers, …
Baby Found in Indiana Field Dies After Devastating Tornado
Friday’s storms destroyed her family’s mobile home and killed her father, mother and two siblings
Cat Fight: Hank, Virginia’s Feline Senate Candidate, Gets First Attack Ad
The claws have come out against Hank, the 9-year-old cat who’s vying for a Virginia Senate seat.
Car Chase on Runway Temporarily Shuts Down Philadelphia Airport
Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport faced flight delays Thursday morning, but it wasn’t because of bad weather or technical difficulties. It was because an allegedly drunk driver was barreling down the runway in a …
Forget Bookcases — Now You Can Buy an Entire House from Ikea
The Swedish company has partnered with an architectural firm to bring customers miniature Ikea wonderlands
‘A Cultural Warrior’: Admirers and Observers Remember Andrew Breitbart on Twitter
Thousands of supporters took to Twitter to post their reactions to the conservative publisher’s sudden death.
Mother, Child Both Born on Leap Days
What are the chances? Two million to one, actually.