Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair sells for more than $81,000
It was presented to Dr. Lyman Beecher Todd, a Kentucky postmaster and a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, the 16th president’s widow, according to RR Auction. Dr. Todd was present when Lincoln’s body was examined.
It was presented to Dr. Lyman Beecher Todd, a Kentucky postmaster and a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, the 16th president’s widow, according to RR Auction. Dr. Todd was present when Lincoln’s body was examined.
Toddler gets his head stuck in toilet seat, dad has to cut it off with saw
A Florida family found themselves in an unusual situation when their 2-year-old son got his training toilet stuck around his neck. The family filmed the removal process, which required a saw and apparently a toddler who is amazingly good at standing still for his age.
A Florida family found themselves in an unusual situation when their 2-year-old son got his training toilet stuck around his neck. The family filmed the removal process, which required a saw and apparently a toddler who is amazingly good at standing still for his age.
Kentucky police pull over driver after spotting drawn-on license plate
A Kentucky driver was pulled over last Wednesday after police officers noticed something was a little off about his particular license plate, police said.
A Kentucky driver was pulled over last Wednesday after police officers noticed something was a little off about his particular license plate, police said.
‘What a class act’: Tom Hanks sends personal letter to Canadian typewriter repairman
A typewriter expert in Saskatchewan received a typed response to a letter he sent to Hollywood’s biggest typewriter enthusiast – actor Tom Hanks.
A typewriter expert in Saskatchewan received a typed response to a letter he sent to Hollywood’s biggest typewriter enthusiast – actor Tom Hanks.
Salon had to remove job ad for 'happy’ stylist because it is 'discriminatory' against unhappy people
A hair salon says it was told by a job center it couldn't run an advertisement recruiting a “happy” stylist because the word is “discriminatory” against unhappy people.
A hair salon says it was told by a job center it couldn't run an advertisement recruiting a “happy” stylist because the word is “discriminatory” against unhappy people.
‘Living a lie’: Man calls for ‘boneless chicken wings’ to be renamed during city council meeting
A Nebraska man passionately advocated for “boneless chicken wings” to be given a new name during a Lincoln City Council meeting.
A Nebraska man passionately advocated for “boneless chicken wings” to be given a new name during a Lincoln City Council meeting.
FBI investigating pilot's report of 'guy in jetpack' flying 3,000 feet in air near planes at LAX
The FBI will be investigating an incident that took place near Los Angeles International Airport after an American Airlines pilot reported seeing a mystery person in a jetpack flying in the path of incoming jets Sunday evening.
The FBI will be investigating an incident that took place near Los Angeles International Airport after an American Airlines pilot reported seeing a mystery person in a jetpack flying in the path of incoming jets Sunday evening.
Lifeboat crew saves dog who swam out to sea to ‘chase seagulls’
An adventurous dog was picked up by a lifeboat crew in Wales after it chased seagulls all the way into the sea.
An adventurous dog was picked up by a lifeboat crew in Wales after it chased seagulls all the way into the sea.
Woman found alive at Detroit funeral home after she was declared dead
A woman was found to still be alive after she had been transported to a funeral home after both the Oakland County Medical Examiner's office and the Southfield Fire Department determined she had expired.
A woman was found to still be alive after she had been transported to a funeral home after both the Oakland County Medical Examiner's office and the Southfield Fire Department determined she had expired.
3 men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sand
Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS in the sand that was spotted from above.
Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS in the sand that was spotted from above.
Genetically-modified mosquitoes approved for release by EPA in Harris County
More mosquitoes could be coming to Houston but they're not the usual type. They're genetically modified.
More mosquitoes could be coming to Houston but they're not the usual type. They're genetically modified.
Historic Missouri home for sale with fully functioning jail attached
A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.
A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.
Woman claims she found Jesus' face on a potato: 'It was just looking at me'
A woman from Scotland claims she recently spotted something rather odd on the skin of a potato she bought from a nearby supermarket. However, it wasn’t a bug or a patch of mold or anything like that — she says it was the face of Jesus.
A woman from Scotland claims she recently spotted something rather odd on the skin of a potato she bought from a nearby supermarket. However, it wasn’t a bug or a patch of mold or anything like that — she says it was the face of Jesus.
Bovine baffles beachgoers after it seemingly emerges from sea
A cow baffled beachgoers in Ireland after it seemingly emerged from the sea.
A cow baffled beachgoers in Ireland after it seemingly emerged from the sea.
LAFD responds to unusual call for service after man tapes himself to billboard in publicity stunt
Firefighters and law enforcement Thursday responded to an unusual call for service when they were told that a man duct-taped himself to a billboard in Hollywood.
Firefighters and law enforcement Thursday responded to an unusual call for service when they were told that a man duct-taped himself to a billboard in Hollywood.
City in New Zealand employs a Wizard who makes $10K a year — and he’s currently looking for a replacement
Ian Brackenbury Channell has been the official wizard of Christchurch New Zealand where he gets paid roughly $10,000 per year to perform various wizarding tasks.
Ian Brackenbury Channell has been the official wizard of Christchurch New Zealand where he gets paid roughly $10,000 per year to perform various wizarding tasks.
Nudist chases wild boar who snatched his laptop
A German nudist had the last laugh after giving chase to a wild boar that had run off with a bag containing his laptop.
A German nudist had the last laugh after giving chase to a wild boar that had run off with a bag containing his laptop.
Tourist accidentally breaks toes off 200-year-old statue while posing for picture in Italian museum
An Austrian tourist was leaning on the 200-year-old statue for a picture when it appeared that the toes broke off.
An Austrian tourist was leaning on the 200-year-old statue for a picture when it appeared that the toes broke off.
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
Egyptian officials refute claim by Elon Musk that ‘Aliens built the pyramids obv’
Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.
Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.