When Beethoven’s Fifth Became a Weapon
In the beginning, it was just four notes. Duh‑duh‑duh‑DUHHHH. A musical punch in the face delivered by a half‑deaf composer...
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World’s oldest living person celebrates 117th birthday
The world's oldest living person turned 117 on Friday. Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living...
THE DAY GRACE SLICK GOT MACED — AUGUST 21, 1967
By the summer of 1967, Jefferson Airplane had reached that strange level of fame where police showed up at their...
THE MAN WHO SPIKED HIS LAWN
In Wyoming, Minnesota, the shortcut to Goodview Park runs straight across a quiet residential yard. Kids on bikes have been...
Madonna Turned 68, Stayed Up Until 2 a.m., Big Deal!
Madonna celebrated her 68th birthday in Greece by eating dinner, dancing, drinking and remaining awake until 2 a.m.—an achievement now...
Suspected Penn State Frat Cocaine Ring Busted After Alleged Dealers Used Venmo
An alleged cocaine operation involving two Penn State fraternities came crashing down after its suspected participants reportedly made a strategic...
Soldiers incentivized to reenlist with time off to play Grand Theft Auto VI
Lt. Col. Ryan Hodgson, commander of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 3rd Infantry Division, is offering soldiers...
Hearing underway on Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial in track meet stabbing
A Texas judge is hearing arguments Thursday on whether Karmelo Anthony should get a new trial, two months after a...
Bear enters Kentucky home, eats leftover KFC
A Kentucky woman awoke to discover a bear had wandered into her house through an open door and feasted on...
Truckload of squid spills into the street in Rhode Island, creating a smelly mess in the summer heat
A tractor-trailer rollover sent a truckload of squid spilling into a Rhode Island roadway, leaving a stench as they sat...
