Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more
Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.
North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
Idaho man arrested for kicking Yellowstone bison while drunk: officials
Clarence Yoder, 40, of Idaho Falls, ended up injuring himself in the incident that happened near the park’s West Entrance on April 21, according to the National Park Service.
Ohio teen pulls in 'massive' 101-pound blue catfish setting new state record
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
Florida city low on cemetery space considers repurposing schools
A Florida city, facing a cemetery space shortage, considers converting underused schools into burial sites by 2025, backed by local officials.
Emerging cicadas' cacophony triggers calls to police in South Carolina from confused residents
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
Man suffers 'freak accident' while on Scottsdale party bike
An Old Town Scottsdale bouncer jumped in to help after he said a man's foot was barely intact after an accident on a party bike.
Why do we say 'spill the beans' and other expressions? Exploring the origins
The phrase "elephant in the room" originated to describe a significant, obvious issue that people are reluctant to discuss, likely deriving from 19th-century fables where an elephant was humorously depicted as being overlooked in crowded spaces.
420 Day this year marks the start of a 10-day stretch of palindrome dates
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Florida man pops open beer during police encounter because it was 'cold' and he wanted to drink it: See video
Many believe it's a crime to let a beer warm up, and one Florida man wasn't taking any chances, even as police surrounded him with guns drawn during an investigation into gunfire, body camera video showed.
This active volcano in Antarctica is spewing real gold dust
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Intoxicated vultures rescued from Connecticut dumpster: 'Too drunk to fly'
A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.
U.S. Air Force uncovers ancient campsite on New Mexico base: 'Marks a pivotal moment'
United States Air Force (USAF) service members recently discovered an ancient campsite that dates back over 8,000 years, according to officials.
NYC mom issued public urination summons for 4-year-old’s emergency
Michiko Sasaki and her son, Kobe, were enjoying the Battery Playscape, a playground in Battery Park City, when Kobe received nature’s urgent call.
Mystery object found on beach turns out to be remnant of top secret military program
An artifact resembling the fuselage of an aircraft washed up on Cape Cod, and historians suggest it's linked to an old military program from the Cold War.
Total eclipse of the heart: Couple gets engaged on special Delta flight to totality
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Florida mom finds unknown AirTag in her son's shoe: 'Every mother's worst nightmare'
An air tag causes cross-country chaos after a mom thought her son was being tracked by a stranger.