Rats taught to drive tiny cars became less stressed, study says

Rats can learn to drive -- and they enjoy it! Scientists say that can give us clues about our own mental and behavioral health.

Woman's Halloween display of giant Cookie Monster amazes community

One Pennsylvania woman has dazzled her local community by transforming the front door of her home into a larger-than-life Cookie Monster. The display seemingly forcing brave trick-or-treaters to walk into the beloved character’s mouth to accept candy on Halloween.

Fat cat can't be bothered with treadmill workout

A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.

Circus bear mauls Russian trainer in front of horrified onlookers; investigation launched

Onlookers at a Russian circus were horrified Wednesday when a 660-pound brown bear viciously attacked its handler before turning its attention to the audience, prompting officials to launch a criminal investigation.

‘NAILED IT’: Teen with 8 siblings dresses as ‘tired mom’ for Halloween

A 13-year-old who comes from a family of nine children came up with a "tired mom" Halloween costume that has countless parents howling with laughter — including her own.

Boy with cerebral palsy skateboards for first time on special modified board

A 7-year-old with cerebral palsy recently showed off some gnarly moves at his local skate park in Brazil, thanks in part to a group that helps kids with disabilities learn how to skateboard.

Inmate charged with feeding iguanas to alligator at Florida Keys jail zoo

Authorities say an inmate at a Florida Keys jail fed iguanas, including one considered a pet, to an alligator at a small zoo run by the jail.

Study: Chocolate chip cookies are 'like cocaine'

Chocolate chip cookies apparently are as addictive as drugs. No wonder they remain the top choice in what is a crowded cookie market.

Mom shares heartwarming video of 23-month-old son walking days after intensive skull surgery

A 23-month-old boy from Vermont is back on his feet after going through cranial vault surgery on Oct. 16 for a rare condition known as craniosynostosis, a birth defect that causes bones in a baby’s skull to join together too early. 

‘Ghost baby’: Mom freaks out over what she sees on baby monitor

A mother got the scare of her life when she looked at the baby monitor recording her baby’s room and saw the face of a “ghost” baby sleeping next to her son.

Girl, 3, eats 18 cups of yogurt after she was left unattended, dad's funny photo shows

A dad in the U.K. says he wasn’t even angry — but rather concerned and impressed — after his 3-year-old daughter managed to eat 18 cups of yogurt in the 10 minutes she was left unattended.

California man lights up house with rocking Halloween display

The Tracy, Calif. resident has lit up his house with a fantastical Halloween display, complete with blinking pumpkins and flashing graves as theme songs such as the Ghostbusters,  Chop Suey or Bangarang beat in the backround.