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The Guinness World Records 2013 book contains a smattering of new—and peculiar—feats and firsts.
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Southern California Stinks: Do We Blame Dead Fish?
If you want the definition of an “ill wind” just talk to a resident of the greater Los Angeles area about how things smelled around those parts this week, especially on Monday.
A putrid stench, described in the Los Angeles …
Retiring Boss Gives Employees $1,000 For Each Year They’ve Worked for Him
Some folks get a gold watch on the day they retire. Others get a handshake and a nudge out the door. Very few people actually give more than they get on the last working day of their lives — and almost nobody has given as much …
Plastic Crate Keeps Fisherman Afloat and Alive in the Ocean for 26 Hours
Who ever thought the song “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” could save lives? That and a 4-by-4 foot plastic fish bin helped keep 19-year-old Ryan Harris of Sitka, Alaska alive in the waters off Alaska for 26 hours, until the U.S. …
‘Explosion’ on Jupiter: Did the Planet Take a Hit for Earth?
An amateur astronomer’s discovery sheds light on Jupiter’s role as a magnet for asteroids that have the potential to stray towards our planet.
There’s a Windmill on the Field: Why Pro Sports Are Going Green
According to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council, teams are saving millions by switching to green technologies, and educating fans in the process
Endeavour Shuttle’s Final Trip to L.A. Museum Forces Removal of 400 Trees
Los Angeles residents were thrilled when the California Science Center won its bid to display one of NASA’s five retired space shuttles. But now many wonder if there isn’t a better way to get it there.
Old Navy Fumbles NFL T-Shirt
If you care at all about factual integrity on your college and professional sporting fan T-shirts—and Old Navy’s sure betting you don’t—then you might want to fact-check your gear before you purchase from the GAP …
McDonald’s Goes Vegetarian in India
The first completely meatless outlets in the fast food chain’s 57-year history are set to open by 2013.
Bearded Men Shut Down Portland Bridge
Residents of Portland, Ore., are used to seeing strange things. But a group of camouflaged, bearded men carrying weapons was apparently too much.
Turning Blue: Friday’s Full Moon a ‘Blue Moon’
This Friday, Aug. 31, might not be all that much fun for you, especially if you’re someone who vows to only do obligatory tasks once in a blue moon. Then again, if you’re a believer that good luck comes your way only once in a …
Bin Laden Book Knocks Fifty Shades from Top of Bestseller List
‘No Easy Day’, by a former member of SEAL Team Six, has sparked enough controversy to become a top seller even before its Sept. 4 release.