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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
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
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
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
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 Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
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
How Personal Loans Online Can Prevent Your FICO Credit Score From Going Down
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
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
How To Use Short Term Loans To Get Through a Budget Crisis Wisely
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
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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