TV News Alert Warns of Zombies in Montana

OMG, the zombies really are coming! Montana television station KRTV has confirmed that hackers broke into its system and broadcast a warning that "dead bodies are rising from their graves and attacking the living" in several Montana counties. The alert urged viewers not to approach the bodies because "they are considered extremely dangerous".
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Google Bug Returns Porn for Math Queries

A bug in Google Search returns porn links and XXX images as results when the user enters certain mathematical equations into the search box. It's certainly strange, but there is an explanation. [read story]

Zoo Offers 'Love Gone Wild' Event

Those looking to get in the mood on Valentine's Day in Detroit can head over to the zoo for its "Love Gone Wild" event, zoo officials say. [read story]

Naughty Dog Helps Group Win Idaho Lottery

A Utah man said his dog locked him out of his truck, causing him to purchase a group's winning Idaho lottery ticket at the store where he was stuck. [read story]

Science Says No, but Is There an Afterlife?

Near-death experiences or NDEs are controversial. Many thousands of people claim to have had them but many in the scientific community say that they are impossible. Before his own NDE in 2008, renowned neurosurgeon Dr Eben Alexander would have been among those quick to explain that although NDEs might feel real to the people having them, in truth ... [read story]

Burglar Taken Down by Man, 82

It took a miracle to bring down a burglary suspect in Washington state last week — an 82-year-old one named Terry, police said. [read story]

Turkish 'Vampire' Man Cured of Blood Addiction

A man in Turkey whose symptoms were described as clinical vampirism has recovered following two years of treatment, a doctor confirmed. [read story]

Hitler's Toilet in a New Jersey Auto Shop

The owner of a New Jersey auto shop said up to a dozen people stop by his business every month just to see his toilet, which once belonged to Adolf Hitler. [read story]

German Toy Features Gun-Toting Robber

German toymaker Playmobil is drawing fire for marketing a Bank and Safe play set that includes a gun-toting bank robber. Yes, just getting kids started on the right foot! [read story]

Famous Fat Cat Has Cancer

The owner of a Houston animal hospital hosting a famously fat feline said the cat does not appear to be suffering after his diagnosis with cancer. [read story]

Taiwan Zoo to Dissect Poo as Attraction

Zoo officials in Taiwan are turning to an odd point of interest to draw visitors during the winter season: visitors will have an opportunity to see zoo keepers dissect animal poo. [read story]

Astronomer: Lights in Sky Are Lanterns

A New Zealand astronomer said two "bright orange fire balls" spotted over a Wellington suburb were probably Chinese lanterns blown away by the wind. [read story]

Sewer Tour in NYC for Valentine Gift?

Lovers of the unusual are getting another chance to impress their Valentines this year in New York City with a romantic tour of the city's underground sewer system. [read story]

Study: Dogs See World from Human Viewpoint

Dogs' reputation as man's best friend was boosted yesterday by a study showing that they see the world from our viewpoint. [read story]

Video: Bubble Wrap Poppers Claim Guinness Record

A group of New Jersey students set a new Guinness World Record for "The Most People Popping Bubble Wrap at One Time," with 366 students popping more than 8,000 square feet of the packaging material. And politicians want to raises taxes to provide more money for education? [read story]

Woman Kicked Groins on the Street

Police in Florida arrested a woman accused of "kicking people in the genitals" on the street as unsuspecting pedestrians passed by. [read story]

Tourist Loses Part of Skull in Balcony Fall

A British tourist who survived a 22-foot fall onto his head from a hotel balcony in Thailand has flown home with a quarter of his skull tucked away in his hand luggage. [read story]

10 Year-Old Guitar Whiz Kid 'Mini Hendrix'

Talented Ayla Gezmis only took up the guitar two years ago when she was bored at home. Now the 10-year-old is being billed as a whiz kid and has been given the nickname "Mini Hendrix." [read story]

Deal-Hunters Leave Norwegian Baby Bottoms Bare

Southern Norway is in the midst of a diaper shortage after a supermarket price war lured enterprising bulk shoppers from eastern Europe who have cleaned out the shelves, customs officials said. [read story]

Film Reveals Fish's Thought Processes

The thought process of a fish as it tracks its prey has been filmed by scientists, revealing the precise pattern of brain activity that governs hunting behavior. [read story]

Biscuit-Maker Appeals To “Cookie Monster“ Thief

One of Germany's most famous biscuit-makers has appealed to an extortionist dressed as the "Cookie Monster" to return its prized golden biscuit emblem. [read story]

Your Lover Stars in 20 Percent of Your Dreams

A new study estimates that romantic partners are present in at least 20 percent of your dreams. The study reported that dreams often represent unresolved problems and feelings—and we tend to have a lot of both where our relationship is concerned. [read story]

1 in 4 Americans Believe God Makes Sports Teams Win

A recent poll revealed that a startling 27 percent of Americans believe that God actually plays a role in determining which team wins a sporting event. [read story]

City Considers Rat Bounty

Officials in one Michigan city are reportedly considering a $5 per rat bounty to help combat the local rodent problem. [read story]

Suspect Pocket-Dials 911, Discusses Drug Deal

A conversation with two passengers landed an Orange City, Fla., tow truck driver in jail after his cell phone pocket-dialed 911 and dispatchers listened in, police say. [read story]

Court Orders Boy, 12, to Get a Job

A Massachusetts appeals court upheld a judge's order for a 12-year-old tagger to get a job so he can pay $1,000 restitution to his victim. [read story]

Man Charged in Avocado Assault

Police in New York have arrested a man for allegedly throwing an avocado that hit a grocery store worker in the face. [read story]

Woman Test Drives Car, Robs Bank

A California man became an unsuspecting getaway driver when a woman taking a test drive in his car stopped to rob a bank. Police said the woman asked to take the 1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue for a test drive but the owner insisted on coming along... [read story]

Man Wins $200K Lottery Twice in 4 Months

A lucky man in South Carolina has reportedly won a $200,000 lottery not once but twice in the past four months. [read story]

Stolen Pig Statue Recovered in Texas

Police in Temple, Texas, have recovered a bronze pig statue that was stolen from a town park. [read story]

Applebee's Waitress Fired After Posting Pastor's Tip

A waitress at an Applebee's in St. Louis, Missouri, who got stiffed on a tip posted the receipt online and was fired after the customer complained to management. [read story]

Study: Sex Only Burns 21 Calories

Burning love apparently does not equate to burning fat. A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham says the average sex act burns only about 21 calories. The study, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, contradicts many long-standing claims that sexual activity is a vigorous, fat-burning workout. [read story]

'Fresh Air' Cans for Sale in China

Air pollution in China has gotten so bad that one entrepreneur has decided to sell cans of fresh air. The decision by Chen Guangbiao to sell the cans of air isn't actually a profit-generating venture. Chen, already a billionaire, is using the cans as social commentary on the problem of air pollution in China. [read story]

Fat Cat Goes Swimming to Shed Pounds

Weighing in at 18 pounds, Holly the cat has been taking regular swims while wearing a life vest. Dogs use the same pool for therapy, but Holly often shows them how it's done by kitty-paddling. [read story]

Police Release Bizarre 999 Calls

A police service has released some of the most "ridiculous" 999 calls made by the public to highlight abuse of the emergency helpline. [read story]

Google Earth Reveals Grand Canyon

If you don;t feel like hiking through the Grand Canyon, new Google images now allow you to take a virtual tour. [read story]

Dogwalker Finds Whale Vomit Worth £100,000 on Beach

A dog walker is set to make a small fortune after his pet discovered a large lump of smelly ambergris that is prized by the perfume industry on a local beach. [read story]

Eating Champ Busted for Dealing Cocaine

A five-time wing-eating champion known as "El Wingador" has been indicted in New Jersey on cocaine distribution charges. [read story]

Video: Jedi Kitten Manipulates the Force

An awesome collection of viral videos, including a Jedi kitten manipulating the force, a pinwheel made of Scottish terriers and some quick and simple "life hacks." Plus, hilarious rap trio "The Lonely Island" put a new twist on "YOLO." [read story]

EU Lawmaker Investigated Over 'Elephant' Expenses

An Austrian member of the European Parliament is under investigation over suspicious expense claims totaling 1.3 million euros, including one item listed as "elephant." [read story]

Russian Judge Fired After Sleeping in Court

A Russian judge has been fired after he fell asleep in court and then sentenced an outraged defendant to five years in prison. [read story]

World's Oldest Office Worker is 100

Jim Clements is believed to be the world's oldest temp office worker. Gibbons is 100 years old and took a job at a security firm in Essex after becoming bored with retirement. [read story]

Gibbon Befriends Orangutan at Zoo

Officials at a Chicago zoo said a gibbon was able to make his way into the orangutan area and befriend an ape of a different species. [read story]

Video: Tokyo Zoo Runs Bizarre Drill

A zoo in Tokyo ran a preparedness drill to train the staff on what to do if an animal gets loose. One unlucky staffer had to stand in for the escaped animal. [read story]

Bikers Block Freeway for Marriage Proposal

A large pack of bikers caused traffic to come to a halt creating major traffic jam on the I-10 freeway near West Covina, California, so a member could propose to his girlfriend. [read story]

Bloomberg Denies 'Nice Ass' Comment

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has denied a magazine report that claimed he made a reference to a woman's "nice ass" at a recent holiday party. [read story]

Man Made Up Sad Story That Got Him Pizza

A Montana man whose tearful reluctance to rob a pizza restaurant earned him free food made up the sob story that gained him the clerk's sympathy, police said. [read story]

Police Bust Creepy 'Peeping Tom'

Loons running loose in Florida are in the news again, as police confirmed that they had arrested a man accused of spying through a window with his pants undone as a woman took a bath. [read story]

Owners Didn's Know of Party House Plans

The owners of a Florida mansion billed as the site of a huge Super Bowl party that police vowed to shut down told authorities they did not know about the event. [read story]

4 Nudists Defy Ban, Arrested

Four naked protesters in San Francisco were arrested as they took to the steps of City Hall to protest the city's ban on public nudity, the first day it went into effect. [read story]