Large opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction
The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals.
The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals.
WATCH: Woman on motorized suitcase leads police on 'chase' at Orlando airport
This happened back in April and police just released the video.
This happened back in April and police just released the video.
Georgia toddler diagnosed with extremely rare uncombable hair syndrome
Lock Samples of Roswell, Georgia is one of about 100 known cases of uncombable hair syndrome in the world.
Lock Samples of Roswell, Georgia is one of about 100 known cases of uncombable hair syndrome in the world.
World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Typo on police traffic ticket flier sends Florida drivers to Trump 2024 merch website
The flier, handed out by police in South Florida, was supposed to tell drivers how to resolve their traffic tickets. But a typo in the URL ended up sending people to a website selling Trump 2024 merchandise instead.
The flier, handed out by police in South Florida, was supposed to tell drivers how to resolve their traffic tickets. But a typo in the URL ended up sending people to a website selling Trump 2024 merchandise instead.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Whirlwind romance follows after tornado crashes Kansas couple's wedding
The events that unfolded on their wedding day nearly 10 years ago, which locals still bring up in town, are a true testament to a life of dedication.
The events that unfolded on their wedding day nearly 10 years ago, which locals still bring up in town, are a true testament to a life of dedication.
California man arrested with live alligator in his car
As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.
As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.
Avon Park Mowerplex hosting Snowbird Nationals lawnmower races
Once a month, a dirt track in Avon Park hosts some high-adrenaline racing, but it's not cars or motorcycles flying around this track. It's lawnmowers.
Once a month, a dirt track in Avon Park hosts some high-adrenaline racing, but it's not cars or motorcycles flying around this track. It's lawnmowers.
‘Cosmic mystery’: Object found in space emitted radio bursts every 18 minutes
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
Naked man arrested after allegedly opening fire on Greyhound bus in California
A 21-year-old man who was acting erratically opened fire inside a Greyhound bus in Oroville, Calif., killing a 43-year-old woman and wounding four others before he was arrested, naked, inside a Walmart after getting into a fight, authorities said.
A 21-year-old man who was acting erratically opened fire inside a Greyhound bus in Oroville, Calif., killing a 43-year-old woman and wounding four others before he was arrested, naked, inside a Walmart after getting into a fight, authorities said.
Georgia police department suggests turning in your bad ex for Valentine's Day
Have an ex who did you wrong and know they're into something ... less than legal? A Georgia police department has a suggestion: give them a date night they'll never forget by turning them in.
Have an ex who did you wrong and know they're into something ... less than legal? A Georgia police department has a suggestion: give them a date night they'll never forget by turning them in.
US lightning bolt stretching across 3 states sets world record for longest flash
A bolt of lightning nearly 500 miles long that stretched from Texas to Mississippi has set a new world record for the longest flash.
A bolt of lightning nearly 500 miles long that stretched from Texas to Mississippi has set a new world record for the longest flash.
Cold-stunned gator with fish in mouth stops mid-snack at Myakka State Park
Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.
Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.
Cops pull over 84-year-old man only to discover he’s driven without a license for 72 years
Police pulled over the 84-year-old driver, only to discover he didn’t have a valid license … ever.
Police pulled over the 84-year-old driver, only to discover he didn’t have a valid license … ever.
Alabama man accused of feeding meth to ‘attack squirrel’ faces new charges
The Alabama man who has denied allegations that he fed meth to an attack squirrel at his home will reportedly face additional charges—delaying his trial.
The Alabama man who has denied allegations that he fed meth to an attack squirrel at his home will reportedly face additional charges—delaying his trial.
Dead man taken to post office to collect pension
The body of a dead man was allegedly brought to a post office in an attempt to collect his pension.
The body of a dead man was allegedly brought to a post office in an attempt to collect his pension.
Canadian restaurant accepted dog photos, I.D. over proof of negative test, COVID-19 vaccine
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
Rescued driver appears to take selfie while car sinks in icy river in Canada
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.