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Irvin Rosenfeld Nears Pot Smoking Record

Irvin Rosenfeld, a 56-year-old stockbroker from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. will smoke his 115,000th marijuana cigarette Friday, a possible world record, and he can

Couple Sees Michael Jackson's Face in Baby Scan

A young couple expecting their seventh child were stunned to see a recognizable face in the ultrasound image of their latest baby -- the eerie ghost of Michael

Man Who Claimed Disability Spotted on TV Show

California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show.

Family Wants Dilapidated Park Back from City of Detroit

It was a piece of land intended to bring relaxation and family memories to Detroit. But now, the family that donated the property wants it back, claiming the

UFO's? Man Says He's Got Recorded Proof

Chris Hardman won't be insulted if you don't believe him. After all, not even his fiancee believes in UFOs. But Hardman swears he has videotaped dozens of

Teen Calls 911 After Parents Take Xbox

A 15-year-old boy called 911 after his parents took away his Xbox as a punishment. The Chicago Tribune reports that police were sent to his Buffalo Grove,

Man Spoke Klingon to Son for First Three Years

When d'Armond Speers' son was born 15 years ago, the linguist and software consultant spoke only Klingon to him for his first three years of life. With that

iPhone App Covers Embarrassing Bathroom Noises

Now, when nature calls, you can cover it up. A new iPhone app comes with five different noises to choose from when faced with potentially awkward situations in

Police: Teens Taped Themselves Stealing Presents

A suburban Philadelphia police chief says two teenagers are being held after officers arrested them and found video recordings they made of themselves

Alleged Robber Caught with Pants Down

Police in Almancil, Portugal say a man was literally caught with his pants down as he allegedly tried to break into a supermarket.  The man was trapped halfway

FBI Seeks 'Geezer Bandit' in Calif. Bank Robberies

FBI officials say an elderly, thin, gray-haired man nicknamed the "Geezer Bandit" is responsible for holding up five San Diego-area banks since summer.

Racy Wedding Pictures Lead to Lawsuit

Sara Bostwick is suing her wedding photographer, Carolyn Monastra, and the studio she works for, Christian Oth Inc., for emotional distress caused by photos

Hotel Lets Guests Live Like Hamsters

Ever wonder what it would feel like to be a hamster? Now you can find out. A hotel in Nantes, France, is offering people the chance to live like a rodent.

Unfriend is Dictionary's 2009 Word of Year

What word sums up 2009? How about unfriend? That's the New Oxford American Dictionary's 2009 Word of the Year. It means to remove someone as a friend on a

Video: Curious Feline Climbs Patient Texas Officer

A routine traffic stop in Texas tested one police officer's patience when a frisky feline decided he wanted to be part of the action.

Man-Maids Take Off More Than Just Stains

Who says a cleaning lady has to be female?
 

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