Family paid $250,000 after cashing in bonds left tattered by Hurricane Katrina
A man kept the bonds in a bank vault that was flooded during Katrina. He put the damaged paper in his attic, where they were found by his his family after he died.
A man kept the bonds in a bank vault that was flooded during Katrina. He put the damaged paper in his attic, where they were found by his his family after he died.
Wyoming angler reels in 2 record-breaking fish in 2-week span
The angler told gaming officials he was surprised at setting the record after not knowing what he captured.
The angler told gaming officials he was surprised at setting the record after not knowing what he captured.
Swastika Mountain in Oregon renamed Mount Halo as tribute to tribal leader
While the name of the mountain peak had no ties to Nazism or white supremacy, residents and officials felt it was time for a change.
While the name of the mountain peak had no ties to Nazism or white supremacy, residents and officials felt it was time for a change.
Beer-powered motorcycle inventor: 'I don't drink'
Over the years, Ky Michaelson has made everything from a rocket-powered toilet to a jet-powered coffee pot.
Over the years, Ky Michaelson has made everything from a rocket-powered toilet to a jet-powered coffee pot.
Man borrows phone to call 911, admits to 2008 killing of his former landlord, police say
Authorities say a New Mexico man has been arrested after calling 911 to confess to the 2008 killing of his former landlord and he also told police where the body was buried.
Authorities say a New Mexico man has been arrested after calling 911 to confess to the 2008 killing of his former landlord and he also told police where the body was buried.
Archeologists discover underwater cemetery, hospital near Florida Keys
The submerged hospital was used to quarantine and treat patients with yellow fever between 1890 and 1900.
The submerged hospital was used to quarantine and treat patients with yellow fever between 1890 and 1900.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
Frontier Airlines accidentally flies Florida-bound passenger to foreign country without a passport
A New Jersey woman who intended to visit Florida claims that a gate change caused her to go to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville.
A New Jersey woman who intended to visit Florida claims that a gate change caused her to go to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville.
Britain zoo hiring human seagull-scarers: 'Must be an excellent flapper'
"Lively, energetic, fun and, most importantly, an excellent flapper, will be top of the essentials list during interviews."
"Lively, energetic, fun and, most importantly, an excellent flapper, will be top of the essentials list during interviews."
Sneaker thieves steal $13K worth of right-foot sneakers: report
A group of thieves reportedly stole more than 200 sneakers from a shoe store in central Peru, but they unknowingly made off with only right-foot sneakers.
A group of thieves reportedly stole more than 200 sneakers from a shoe store in central Peru, but they unknowingly made off with only right-foot sneakers.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Oodles of noodles dumped in Old Bridge woods
A trail of cooked pasta -- as much as 400 pounds' worth -- was found alongside a creek in Old Bridge, New Jersey last week.
A trail of cooked pasta -- as much as 400 pounds' worth -- was found alongside a creek in Old Bridge, New Jersey last week.
Customs officials discover 22 snakes in airline passenger's baggage
A woman arriving in India took "snakes on a plane" to a whole new altitude, proving customs officials are true guardians of wildlife.
A woman arriving in India took "snakes on a plane" to a whole new altitude, proving customs officials are true guardians of wildlife.
Woman's ‘loud and full body orgasm’ heard during LA Philharmonic concert
A recent LA Philharmonic performance was apparently so good, one woman experienced a screaming orgasm mid-symphony, according to show attendees.
A recent LA Philharmonic performance was apparently so good, one woman experienced a screaming orgasm mid-symphony, according to show attendees.
Buckeye woman stung more than 75 times during family photo shoot, first responders say
A mother in Buckeye was stung by bees more than 75 times while doing a photoshoot with her family. Her quick thinking saved her two daughters after she put them in the car and took the brunt of the attack.
A mother in Buckeye was stung by bees more than 75 times while doing a photoshoot with her family. Her quick thinking saved her two daughters after she put them in the car and took the brunt of the attack.
Uber lost and found list includes unique items like lightsaber, fake blood and teeth
Uber released its annual list to give people a snapshot of the most forgotten items. Here's the most "unique" item left behind.
Uber released its annual list to give people a snapshot of the most forgotten items. Here's the most "unique" item left behind.
Homeless man allegedly bites off LAPD sergeant's finger in East Hollywood
Officials said a Los Angeles police sergeant is without a part of his pinky after it was bitten off by a man experiencing homelessness.
Officials said a Los Angeles police sergeant is without a part of his pinky after it was bitten off by a man experiencing homelessness.
Massachusetts State Police arrest passenger with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Watch: Utah DOT uses dish soap to slide 5.3-million-pound bridge into place
While it's not known exactly why dish soap was the chosen lubricant as opposed to others, the UDOT said it was environmentally friendly, effective and cheap, and all of those factors sound like great reasons to use it.
While it's not known exactly why dish soap was the chosen lubricant as opposed to others, the UDOT said it was environmentally friendly, effective and cheap, and all of those factors sound like great reasons to use it.
Nude landlord does not justify lower rent, German court rules
A German court says a landlord sunbathing naked in the courtyard of his building isn’t a reason for his tenants to reduce their rental payments.
A German court says a landlord sunbathing naked in the courtyard of his building isn’t a reason for his tenants to reduce their rental payments.