Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, tops previous world record
The 2,749-pound gourd not only earned grower Travis Gienger a $30,000 first-place prize and bragging rights for a year, it also topped the world's previous record-holding pumpkin by 47 pounds.
The 2,749-pound gourd not only earned grower Travis Gienger a $30,000 first-place prize and bragging rights for a year, it also topped the world's previous record-holding pumpkin by 47 pounds.
Teen wins car in raffle after attending stranger's funeral
A woman passed away last year from an unexpected illness, but she had her final wish fulfilled as her 2016 Volkswagen Beetle was raffled off during her funeral.
A woman passed away last year from an unexpected illness, but she had her final wish fulfilled as her 2016 Volkswagen Beetle was raffled off during her funeral.
So sssneaky! Video captures snake slithering out of police car in Montgomery County
Police in Limerick Township were called to remove an unwanted visitor from a resident's garden last week - a large snake!
Police in Limerick Township were called to remove an unwanted visitor from a resident's garden last week - a large snake!
Jurassic- era 'extremely rare fossils' discovered in Utah, a milestone in US paleontology
Rare and significant fossils have been discovered at Lake Powell in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Rare and significant fossils have been discovered at Lake Powell in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Home transformed into Halloween light, fire display
A house in Linden, California, has been transformed into a spectacular Halloween-themed light display, complete with lasers and fire effects.
A house in Linden, California, has been transformed into a spectacular Halloween-themed light display, complete with lasers and fire effects.
Wrong-way driver ditches car, plays real-life 'Frogger' across 91 Freeway, races towards Denny's on foot
A police chase suspect is in custody, but not before the suspect backed into one of the cop cars, drove the wrong-way on the 91 Freeway and then sprinted towards a nearby Denny's.
A police chase suspect is in custody, but not before the suspect backed into one of the cop cars, drove the wrong-way on the 91 Freeway and then sprinted towards a nearby Denny's.
Watch: Man ‘deliberately’ drives car into police station while blasting Guns N’ Roses’ song
The driver had intentionally driven his car into a residence to scare or harass the homeowner before crashing into the police station.
The driver had intentionally driven his car into a residence to scare or harass the homeowner before crashing into the police station.
North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
New York homeowner's Halloween display fools, then wows fire department
Fire crews rushed to a reported house fire in Glens Falls, New York, only to be taken aback when they discovered that there was no actual fire.
Fire crews rushed to a reported house fire in Glens Falls, New York, only to be taken aback when they discovered that there was no actual fire.
Florida couple welcome third baby girl born on same day as their other daughters: 'Our mouths dropped'
A Florida couple welcomed a baby girl into the world on Sept. 3 — their third baby to be born on that date.
A Florida couple welcomed a baby girl into the world on Sept. 3 — their third baby to be born on that date.
Suspicious skull found in luggage prompts security scare at Utah airport
In a pre-Halloween surprise at Salt Lake City International Airport, TSA officials were spooked when a passenger's checked luggage revealed a skull, prompting a two-hour suspension of baggage screening.
In a pre-Halloween surprise at Salt Lake City International Airport, TSA officials were spooked when a passenger's checked luggage revealed a skull, prompting a two-hour suspension of baggage screening.
South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.
DoorDash driver follows GPS into swamp to deliver Dunkin' order
When police arrived on the scene, officials said the driver was panicked but had the Dunkin Donuts delivery order in hand.
When police arrived on the scene, officials said the driver was panicked but had the Dunkin Donuts delivery order in hand.
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Daredevil UK skydiver lands perfectly on inflatable unicorn at festival: 'I'm coming for you'
Jan Zackl, a fearless skydiver from the UK, achieved the impossible by becoming the only participant at an annual festival to land flawlessly on an inflatable unicorn pool toy.
Jan Zackl, a fearless skydiver from the UK, achieved the impossible by becoming the only participant at an annual festival to land flawlessly on an inflatable unicorn pool toy.
Texas high school field goal kick caught by passing car, caught on video
In a recent high school football game in Texas, a kicker's extra point attempt for Gordon High School sailed through found its mark inside the window of a passing car.
In a recent high school football game in Texas, a kicker's extra point attempt for Gordon High School sailed through found its mark inside the window of a passing car.
Pig found on Bacon Creek Road taken into 'custody' by Kentucky police
“Seriously, if you own this pig. He is in custody at the Corbin Police Department," officials wrote on Facebook.
“Seriously, if you own this pig. He is in custody at the Corbin Police Department," officials wrote on Facebook.
Car completely crashes through North Carolina home, injuring 1 as investigation begins
Over the weekend, a shocking incident occurred in North Carolina as a car crashed through a residential home, causing at least one injury.
Over the weekend, a shocking incident occurred in North Carolina as a car crashed through a residential home, causing at least one injury.
Find a message in a bottle on Lake Michigan and win a stay in the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes
Messages in a bottle floating somewhere in Lake Michigan contain something extra - free stays at the White Shoal Light, a lighthouse situated between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsula.
Messages in a bottle floating somewhere in Lake Michigan contain something extra - free stays at the White Shoal Light, a lighthouse situated between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsula.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back
Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.
Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.