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Woman age 100 has same bank account since 1913
An Ohio woman has kept the same savings account since 1913, when she was a year and a half old. The bank threw her a 100th birthday party.
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Bizarre tax deductions to brighten your tax day
Here are some of the more bizarre tax deductions ever attempted in the United States. File under “Don't try this at home.”
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Surgery saves girl’s face from Parry-Romberg syndrome
One in a million have Parry-Romberg syndrome. The autoimmune disorder causes one side of the face to stop growing as the body rejects it.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
Claims of Horseman of the Apocalypse in Egypt video run wild
The pale green Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse video from the Cairo riots has gone viral. Is it the Last Judgment – or just lens flare?
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Pregnant mom mistakenly given abortion pill instead of antibiotic
Colorado mother-to-be Mareena Silva thought she was getting antibiotics. However, her pharmacist accidentally gave her an abortion pill.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Internet land rush may lead to .nazi, .gay and .god domains
A new Internet land rush may be headed to every corner of cyberspace by spring, including such domains as .nazi, .gay, .muhammad and more.
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
Border patrol authorities seize marijuana-flinging catapult
Recently, the National Guard discovered a marijuana catapult that smugglers used to fling marijuana over the border into the United States.
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Rep. Dennis Kucinich sues over olive pit in his sandwich
Dennis Kucinich has filed a $150,000 lawsuit against the companies responsible for a sandwich with an olive pit in it that hurt his teeth.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Car salesman fired for Packers tie offered a new job
A car salesman in Chicago was recently fired for wearing a Green Bay Packers tie. However, the media attention led to a new job offer.
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How To Use Short Term Loans To Save Your Budget
There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.
National Hug Day, January 21, celebrates healing power of hugs
National Hug Day and the Free Hugs Campaign are not officially associated, but they're a perfect pair for encouraging simple acts of kindness.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Carlina White reunites with birth family after kidnapping
After being kidnapped as an infant, Carlina White – who was going by Nejdra Nance – reunited with her birth parents more than 20 years later.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Orange alligator wandering Florida neighborhoods
Florida subdivisions have seen a new creature: an orange alligator. Is the gator a fan of the the University of Florida, or something else?
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Personal Loans Online Do Not Requre Credit Checks Or Collateral Deposits
Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.
Chupacabra identity solved again; creature found to be raccoon
Another Chupacabra has been found to be something far more ordinary. The suspected Kentucky Chupacabra turned out to be a hairless raccoon.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Romanian witch tax caps off a big year for witches
Romania has passed a law forcing witches and fortune tellers to pay income taxes. There was a lot of witch related media this past year.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Tide with Anthrax stories are the latest riff on old wives tale
There's a chain email and text message going around about tide samples with anthrax in them. It's a new version of an old wives tale.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Why Using a Cash Advance For a Spending Spree Is a Very Bad Idea!
Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.
Thousands of dead crabs wash ashore near Kent, England
Tens of thousands of dead crabs have washed ashore near Kent, England. Scientists believe extreme cold weather is the cause of their demise.
Thursday, January 6th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Millions of dead fish join dead birds phenomenon
More than 2 million dead fish have washed up in Maryland after 100,000 dead fish showed up in Arkansas. This occurred after the dead birds.
Thursday, January 6th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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