What are 'leaplings?': How birthdays work on leap day
There is only a 1 in 1,461 chance of giving birth on Feb. 29.
There is only a 1 in 1,461 chance of giving birth on Feb. 29.
Scientists announce discovery of 240-million-year-old 'Chinese dragon'
Scientists say the reptile had almost a snake-like appearance.
Scientists say the reptile had almost a snake-like appearance.
Video: Horse on I-95 captured after galloping alongside drivers in Philadelphia
Video captured the horse galloping alongside drivers on I-95 early Tuesday morning, hooves pounding on the pavement as its mane flowed freely in the wind.
Video captured the horse galloping alongside drivers on I-95 early Tuesday morning, hooves pounding on the pavement as its mane flowed freely in the wind.
Watch: Donkeys interrupt meteorologist’s report, stealing the spotlight
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Piglet rescued after being 'tossed like a football' at Mardi Gras party in New Orleans
A piglet named Piglet was rescued from mistreatment at a Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans after being thrown around "like a football" by three men, as reported by the Humane Society of Louisiana on February 19.
A piglet named Piglet was rescued from mistreatment at a Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans after being thrown around "like a football" by three men, as reported by the Humane Society of Louisiana on February 19.
Officer arrested for allegedly making 'swatting' calls to another department: 'He thought it was funny'
Christopher Eugene Sanspree Jr., a 23-year-old officer from the Montgomery Police Department, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly placing false emergency calls, a practice known as "swatting."
Christopher Eugene Sanspree Jr., a 23-year-old officer from the Montgomery Police Department, faces six misdemeanor charges for allegedly placing false emergency calls, a practice known as "swatting."
Science experiment at Tennessee elementary school sends 18 students, teacher to hospital
A science experiment gone wrong at a Tennessee elementary school sent 18 students and a teacher to the hospital.
A science experiment gone wrong at a Tennessee elementary school sent 18 students and a teacher to the hospital.
Pregnant elk soar through Tennessee skies in state's first-of-its-kind population study
It's all part of a groundbreaking study that aims to understand the population dynamics of the species better.
It's all part of a groundbreaking study that aims to understand the population dynamics of the species better.
'Shots fired': Florida deputy resigns after mistaking acorns for gunshots, prompting officer-involved shooting
An Okaloosa Sheriff's Deputy has resigned after he shot at his patrol car housing a suspect in response to hearing acorns - which he mistakenly thought were gunshots.
An Okaloosa Sheriff's Deputy has resigned after he shot at his patrol car housing a suspect in response to hearing acorns - which he mistakenly thought were gunshots.
These states have the most UFO sightings
Here's where people are reporting the most UFO sightings in the U.S., according to the National UFO Reporting Center.
Here's where people are reporting the most UFO sightings in the U.S., according to the National UFO Reporting Center.
Lemon from 1739 sold for almost $1,800 at auction
A lemon from 1739 sold for almost $1,800 after it was found inside of a cabinet which was auctioned off for only $40.
A lemon from 1739 sold for almost $1,800 after it was found inside of a cabinet which was auctioned off for only $40.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
Man who climbed Las Vegas Sphere arrested, police say
A man who was seen scaling the Sphere venue in Las Vegas was arrested by police Wednesday morning.
A man who was seen scaling the Sphere venue in Las Vegas was arrested by police Wednesday morning.
Watch: Brave 12-year-old swings massive snake to save her pet guinea pig
"Didn’t even think it through," Rosie said later. "I was just like, ‘grab the snake, grab the snake.’"
"Didn’t even think it through," Rosie said later. "I was just like, ‘grab the snake, grab the snake.’"
Richardson creek runs red after detergent discharge from car wash
A creek in Richardson turned bright red over the weekend, and now we know why.
A creek in Richardson turned bright red over the weekend, and now we know why.
Missing snowboarder found trapped in Lake Tahoe ski gondola after 15 hours
A snowboarder who was reported missing was found stuck on a ski lift overnight at the Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California.
A snowboarder who was reported missing was found stuck on a ski lift overnight at the Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Watch: Here’s what happens when you press the red button in this gas station bathroom
Bet she wasn’t expecting that.
Bet she wasn’t expecting that.
Man finds 7-carat diamond in Arkansas state park
A man recently found a large diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, Arkansas. The tourist plans to cut the diamond into two for his daughter and future wife.
A man recently found a large diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, Arkansas. The tourist plans to cut the diamond into two for his daughter and future wife.
Pliers impale Kansas teen after he slips on ice while shoveling snow: 'I didn't know they were in there'
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
Pliers impale Kansas teen after he slips on ice while shoveling snow: 'I didn't know they were in there'
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.


















