A British magician working with Pepsi Max wants people to “live for now” and witness the “magic that’s all around us” through his incredible bus levitation stunt.
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An unidentified southern Indiana man shot and killed a leopard on his property just outside Charlestown, Indiana late Thursday night.
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Aerialist Nik Wallenda completed a tightrope walk that took him a quarter mile over the Little Colorado River Gorge in northeastern Arizona on Sunday.
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For forgetful types, it promises to be a new wonder pill. But far from boosting the memory, the tiny swallowable capsules contain a minute chip that transmits an individual’s personal details.
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Here’s one of the many firsts we’ll no doubt be hearing about regarding Google Glass as more and more people get their hands on the device. A doctor, Rafael Grossmann, MD, FACS, used Google Glass to record a procedure in which he inserted a feeding tube into a patient.
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Doctors are reporting a major step toward an “artificial pancreas,” a device that would constantly monitor blood sugar in people with diabetes and automatically supply insulin as needed.
Several weeks ago, Professor SK Gupta of the University of Maryland finally had a breakthrough in design on a robot bird that he and his students had been working on for eight years. The end result is a flying robot that is almost indistinguishable from a bird.
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An angler long suspected of cheating at fishing tournaments was given seven days in jail Monday for cheating at an American Legion Community Fishing Derby several months ago.
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In the hallowed halls of Columbia University, a nest of ex-cons — who have served time for murder, attempted murder, robbery and assault — hold court on their unique brand of social justice for admiring students enrolled in the school’s social work program.
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April Beard, a high school teacher in Pennsylvania, allegedly allowed a student to pierce Beard’s ear and then another student’s stomach — in class.
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In a clip posted on YouTube this past week, one resident of a Russian community uploaded a video of the horrendous flooding in his community.
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Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
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Mammals can regenerate the very tips of their fingers and toes after amputation, and now new research shows how stem cells in the nail play an astonishing role in that process.
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The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology industries.
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A homeowner and four firefighters are recovering after investigators say he accidentally set his own house on fire while trying to kill bed bugs.
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Hindsight will soon be punishable by a $25 fine in this Jersey Shore resort.
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A 72-year-old Southern California grandmother who shot at — and narrowly missed — a man trying to break into her home said Tuesday she was shocked at the attention her action was getting.
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Two anglers shark fishing east of Manasquan Inlet got a surprise when a 303-pound, 8-foot, 4-inch mako shark leapt into the bow of their 31-foot boat. Then [it] proceeded to eat the boat.
While she may aspire to play a detective on the big screen, Joselyn Martinez could have a career as a real life gumshoe.
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A Saudi Arabian billionaire prince has sued Forbes magazine in London, accusing the publication of underestimating his wealth in its highly scrutinized annual list of the world’s richest people.
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Seeing spikes in your blood pressure? It could be attributed to your consistent use of cell phones.
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An elementary school in Hayward, Calif. will sponsor a toy gun trade-in, encouraging kids to swap their harmless toy weapons for a chance to win a new bicycle.
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Two days ago, this tractor trailer in the attached video crashed into a moose and then exploded into flames. The driver apparently escaped without injury. The fireworks were impressive.
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Campaigning for the chance at mayor of Cincinnati, Jim Berns doled out supposed free “marijuana plants” to potential constituents near the University of Cincinnati to receive dozens of people in line hoping to snag some dope.
What’s the Secret to Magician’s ‘Bus Levitation’ Trick? (+video)
/0 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Liz KlimasA British magician working with Pepsi Max wants people to “live for now” and witness the “magic that’s all around us” through his incredible bus levitation stunt.
A Man Killed a Leopard in His Yard in Indiana the Other Night (+video)
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Eric OwensAn unidentified southern Indiana man shot and killed a leopard on his property just outside Charlestown, Indiana late Thursday night.
Death-Defying Wallenda Daredevil Crosses Colorado River Near Grand Canyon 1/4 Mile up on Tightrope
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Fox NewsAerialist Nik Wallenda completed a tightrope walk that took him a quarter mile over the Little Colorado River Gorge in northeastern Arizona on Sunday.
The Daily Smart Pill that Can Remember All Your Passwords: Tablets Can Transmit Personal Details to Devices as They Pass Through Body
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by NICK MCDERMOTTFor forgetful types, it promises to be a new wonder pill. But far from boosting the memory, the tiny swallowable capsules contain a minute chip that transmits an individual’s personal details.
Google Glass Has Now Been Used During Surgery
/0 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Chris CrumHere’s one of the many firsts we’ll no doubt be hearing about regarding Google Glass as more and more people get their hands on the device. A doctor, Rafael Grossmann, MD, FACS, used Google Glass to record a procedure in which he inserted a feeding tube into a patient.
Doctors Report Major Progress Toward ‘Artificial Pancreas’
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Associated PressDoctors are reporting a major step toward an “artificial pancreas,” a device that would constantly monitor blood sugar in people with diabetes and automatically supply insulin as needed.
Robot Bird Mimics Flight of Actual Bird, May be Used for Surveillance (+videos)
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by News EditorSeveral weeks ago, Professor SK Gupta of the University of Maryland finally had a breakthrough in design on a robot bird that he and his students had been working on for eight years. The end result is a flying robot that is almost indistinguishable from a bird.
Angler Gets Jail Time for Cheating at Fishing Tournament
/2 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Sarah SmithAn angler long suspected of cheating at fishing tournaments was given seven days in jail Monday for cheating at an American Legion Community Fishing Derby several months ago.
Ivy League School Department is (Intentionally) Run by Felons
/3 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Perry ChiaramonteIn the hallowed halls of Columbia University, a nest of ex-cons — who have served time for murder, attempted murder, robbery and assault — hold court on their unique brand of social justice for admiring students enrolled in the school’s social work program.
Teacher Charged After Students Pierce Ear, Stomach in Class
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Kristen ButlerApril Beard, a high school teacher in Pennsylvania, allegedly allowed a student to pierce Beard’s ear and then another student’s stomach — in class.
Animal Smuggling Ring Busted with 213 Bear Paws
/0 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by HARRY HAWKINSChinese customs officials have made a grisly discovery of 213 bear paws being smuggled in from Russia.
Video: Dog Pushes Owner in Wheelchair Through Flooded Russian Street
/0 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by News EditorIn a clip posted on YouTube this past week, one resident of a Russian community uploaded a video of the horrendous flooding in his community.
Bear with Head Stuck in Plastic Jar for 11 Days is Freed
/2 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Associated PressFour central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
Adult Stem Cell Discovery May Lead to Regrowth of Human Limbs
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by TANYA LEWISMammals can regenerate the very tips of their fingers and toes after amputation, and now new research shows how stem cells in the nail play an astonishing role in that process.
Supreme Court Rules Human Genes Cannot be Patented
/0 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Associated PressThe Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology industries.
Man Sets Home on Fire While Trying to Kill Bed Bugs
/0 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by David Chang, Karen Araiza and Danielle JohnsonA homeowner and four firefighters are recovering after investigators say he accidentally set his own house on fire while trying to kill bed bugs.
New Jersey Town Bans Saggy Pants on Boardwalk
/2 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Associated PressHindsight will soon be punishable by a $25 fine in this Jersey Shore resort.
Grandma, 72, Shoots at Home Intruder in California, Defends Actions
/4 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Associated PressA 72-year-old Southern California grandmother who shot at — and narrowly missed — a man trying to break into her home said Tuesday she was shocked at the attention her action was getting.
Mako Jumps in Boat, Stuns Anglers (+video)
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Dan RadelTwo anglers shark fishing east of Manasquan Inlet got a surprise when a 303-pound, 8-foot, 4-inch mako shark leapt into the bow of their 31-foot boat. Then [it] proceeded to eat the boat.
Aspiring New York Actress Turned Amateur Detective Tracks Down Her Father’s Killer
/0 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Fox NewsWhile she may aspire to play a detective on the big screen, Joselyn Martinez could have a career as a real life gumshoe.
Saudi Prince Sues Forbes Over His Rank on Billionaires List
/3 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Shan LiA Saudi Arabian billionaire prince has sued Forbes magazine in London, accusing the publication of underestimating his wealth in its highly scrutinized annual list of the world’s richest people.
Study: Steady Cell Phone Use Leads To Spikes In Blood Pressure
/2 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by CBSSeeing spikes in your blood pressure? It could be attributed to your consistent use of cell phones.
School Bribes Kids to Stop Playing with Toy Guns by Offering Chance at Free Bicycle
/7 Comments/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Robby SoaveAn elementary school in Hayward, Calif. will sponsor a toy gun trade-in, encouraging kids to swap their harmless toy weapons for a chance to win a new bicycle.
Video: Tractor Trailer on Trans-Canada Highway Collides With Moose, Ignites Fireworks
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by News EditorTwo days ago, this tractor trailer in the attached video crashed into a moose and then exploded into flames. The driver apparently escaped without injury. The fireworks were impressive.
Ohio Mayoral Hopeful Doles out Free ‘Weed’
/1 Comment/in Featured, The Offbeat /by Elizabeth DortonCampaigning for the chance at mayor of Cincinnati, Jim Berns doled out supposed free “marijuana plants” to potential constituents near the University of Cincinnati to receive dozens of people in line hoping to snag some dope.