A Christmas Carol: Was It Legal to Scare Scrooge?

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Tupac, ELO, Joan Baez Among R&R Hall Of Fame Inductees

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Tupac, ELO, Joan Baez Among R&R Hall Of Fame Inductees

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Michael Sincere’s Long-Term Trader: Strange things are happening to the stock market

The latest technical and sentiment indicators show a mixed picture of the U.S. stock market. Although the technical indicators are bullish, the sentiment indicators are overbought: I'm looking forward to the second season of "Stranger Things," the excellent Netflix science fiction series about a group of children from Indiana who encounter some odd occurrences in their hometown in 1983.

Animal experts issue festive food warning to pet owners

However, animal nutritionists and health experts are urging pet owners to forgo the impulse to feed life threatening human festive fare to their dogs and cats this Christmas. Amongst the lesser-known foodie dangers that could lethally harm our canine and cat counterparts are nuts, avocados, corn syrup, crisps and raisins.

Mystery of Lake District’s Policeman Crag solved

An age-old mystery has been solved after an amateur historian finally discovered why a rugged rock face in the Lake District is known as Policeman Crag. An age-old mystery has been solved after an amateur historian finally discovered why a rugged rock face in the Lake District is known as Policeman Crag.

Mystery of Lake District’s Policeman Crag solved

An age-old mystery has been solved after an amateur historian finally discovered why a rugged rock face in the Lake District is known as Policeman Crag. An age-old mystery has been solved after an amateur historian finally discovered why a rugged rock face in the Lake District is known as Policeman Crag.

‘Strange bedfellows’ Samantha Bee and Glenn Beck promise…

In one of her strangest interviews yet, "Full Frontal" host Samantha Bee sat down with conservative media giant Glenn Beck , and the two agreed that together they'd fight "Trumpism." The two agreed that each other's supporters are mortal enemies of the other, yet somehow we all have a common foe : President-elect Donald Trump.

‘Strange bedfellows’ Samantha Bee and Glenn Beck promise…

In one of her strangest interviews yet, "Full Frontal" host Samantha Bee sat down with conservative media giant Glenn Beck , and the two agreed that together they'd fight "Trumpism." The two agreed that each other's supporters are mortal enemies of the other, yet somehow we all have a common foe : President-elect Donald Trump.

‘Has anyone ever brought home three kittens at once?’ Chrissie Swan …

'Has anyone ever brought home three kittens at once?' Chrissie Swan takes to Instagram in bizarre request for advice to her fans And on Tuesday TV personality Chrissie Swan revealed she was soon to be a mum of sorts again - to three adorable kittens she was hoping to adopt. But the 43-year-old was clearly conflicted as to what she should do, taking to Instagram on Monday and asking her fans for advice.

A little problem with this “STOP” sign

How hard can it be to paint the word "STOP" in large block letters on the approach to an intersection? For a paint crew in the SoCal community of Chino Hills, plenty hard apparently. The painter was so close to completing the job successfully, but then he made one little mistake.

Weird news of 2016

Nintendo had a big year, launching its Pokemon Go app that got kids and adults taking more walks. Distracted driving and walking was one hazard of trying to catch 'em all, but the buzz hasn't died down yet.

Thanks, but . . .Sly says no to Trump’s art offerStallone says he…

Sylvester Stallone says while he was "flattered" to be considered for an arts post by president-elect Donald Trump, he believes he would be more effective working for military veterans. "I believe I could be more effective by bringing national attention to returning military personnel in an effort to find gainful employment, suitable housing and financial assistance these heroes deserve," he said in response.

Review: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ is an exciting, if strange, ride

In 2015, director Justin Kurzel and actors Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard teamed up for a prestigious cinematic adaptation, a bloody, mad take on "Macbeth." In 2016, the trio moved from Shakespeare to... a video game? Taking on the popular "Assassin's Creed" game seems like quite the left turn, and while the results aren't as striking as the previous outing -- it's pretty uneven -- the film is thoroughly stamped with Kurzel's unique visual style, which makes for an exciting, if strange ride.

U.S. man wins approval to wear goat horns in driver’s license photo

An ordained pagan priest finally has gotten the OK to sport goat horns in his Maine driver's license photo. Maine resident Phelan Moonsong said that unless he's sleeping or bathing, he always wears his goat horns, which serve as his spiritual antennae and help him educate others about paganism.

‘Female population of Edinburgh’ bans men-only members of…

Social media user comments ranged from people wholeheartedly agreeing with the sentiments of the plaque - to others branding it sexist. Photo / Twitter / @densherryboe Members of a golf club that banned female members have been excluded from sitting on a park bench after a plaque was installed on behalf of the "female population of Edinburgh".

Strange experimental brain hacks of experimental entrepreneurs

Worry you're missing the most productive hours of the day while the rest of the world sleeps? Willing to give up lunch breaks - and all eating - for more than a day to get that extra productivity boost? Entrepreneurs are jumping on the brain hack bandwagon in some strange ways to get an edge, write Inc .' s Jeff Bercovici and Tess Townsend.

50 Cent Accused of Child Abuse After Posting Bizarre Video

Now, he's drawing fire for a video in which he appears to punch his youngest "son," Davian, in the head. We had to put that in quotes because Davian isn't really Fiddy's son, but rather a young fan whom the rapper says he "treats like a son."

Officials: Native dreamcatchers used in meth smuggling bid new

A Mexican woman tried to smuggle liquid methamphetamine into the U.S. by hiding it inside Native American-style dreamcatchers when she crossed the border into New Mexico over the weekend, federal officials said Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said the woman was detained Sunday in Columbus, New Mexico when she crossed from Puerto Palomas, Mexico, and a drug-sniffing dog alerted customs officers.

11 Weird Stocking Stuffers for Food Lovers

Christmas and Hanukkah are both merely days away, and since 2016 has been utterly crap, you'd best step up the gift-giving this year. Whether you have yet to begin shopping at all or just need to fill in a few gaps on your list, here are 11 fairly ridiculous gifts for the food lovers in your life - from bizarro-flavored candy canes and fast food jewelry to boozy lipstick and personalized bananas.

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Dozens of strange and fascinating new species were recently…

While many of us might think we've seen most of what's alive on this planet - or at least on land - the majority of global species are still unknown and uncategorized. In 2015 alone, at least 163 new species were discovered in the biodiversity hotspot of the Greater Mekong region, a part of Southeast Asia that includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, according to a report released by the World Wildlife Fund today .

Officials: Native dreamcatchers used in meth smuggling bid

This Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 photo provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows dreamcatchers filled with liquid methamphetamine seized by U.S. border agents in Columbus, N.M. A woman is facing charges after a drug-sniffing dog alerted customs officers. This Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 photo provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows dreamcatchers filled with liquid methamphetamine seized by U.S. border agents in Columbus, N.M. A woman is facing charges after a drug-sniffing dog alerted customs officers.

‘Faithless Elector’ Explains Protest Vote For Sanders

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Charges: Carver Man Fired Gun To Scare Teens On His Roof

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Photographer adds Dallas to his weird, wondrous ‘Christmas in America’ series

For the last six years, Phoenix-based photographer Jesse Rieser has traveled the country, photographing our nation's obsession with all things Christmas. Inspired by a four-story inflatable Santa he saw outside of a Christmas tree lot in 2010, Rieser's ongoing project, " Christmas in America: Happy Birthday Jesus ," has morphed from a look at the kitschier aspects of the holiday to, as he describes it, "a celebration of people's celebrations."

Orphaned Irondale Teen Surprised With Car At Vikings Game

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Dozens of strange and fascinating new species were recently discovered in a Southeast Asia jungle

While many of us might think we've seen most of what's alive on this planet - or at least on land - the majority of global species are still unknown and uncategorized. In 2015 alone, at least 163 new species were discovered in the biodiversity hotspot of the Greater Mekong region, a part of Southeast Asia that includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, according to a report released by the World Wildlife Fund today .

Inside the bizarre Bel-Air mansion filled with self portraits and…

Russian ambassador to Turkey is shot dead in art exhibit in Ankara by elite police officer screaming: 'Allahu Akbar... We die in Aleppo, you die here' - as US goes on lockdown amid 'security incident' Bill's sour grapes: Now Bill Clinton blames the FBI for his wife's defeat claiming Comey cost her the election - and accuses Trump of 'knowing nothing except how to make angry, white men vote' IMF chief Christine Lagarde is found GUILTY of criminal negligence: Woman who replaced DSK at global financial watchdog faces ruin over $415m payment to tycoon EXCLUSIVE: Kanye West paid $250,000 to a family member who threatened to release a SEX TAPE of the rapper with a 'fair-skinned black woman' discovered on his laptop Country star Jean Shepard's granddaughter, 18, and her 'boyfriend' are found dead at the home of the singer's 79-year-old widower Photos of Michael Schumacher lying in bed at his ... (more)

Customs: Woman used dreamcatchers to try to smuggle meth

A 25-year-old woman is facing charges after U.S. border customs officials say she tried to smuggle liquid methamphetamine inside Native American-style dreamcatchers. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the woman was detained Sunday at the Columbus, New Mexico Port of Entry after a drug-sniffing dog alerted customs officers.

Deadly snake disguises itself as tinsel on Australia Christmas tree

It may be trying to disguise itself as tinsel, but look more closely and this is a deadly tiger snake which climbed up a Christmas tree in Australia. A woman called Cheryl noticed the uninvited and highly venomous guest in her Melbourne home on Sunday but kept her cool - making a cup of tea while she waited for a professional snake-catcher to arrive.

Over-the-top NYC Christmas displays draw bah-humbugs

Blazing lights, giant toy soldiers, angels, snowmen, wise men, Santas and piped-in Sinatra caroling form an all-out barrage on the senses from nearly every house in the heart of Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood, an annual extravaganza that draws thousands of tourists every evening by the car and busload. "As pretty as it can be, it's difficult," says Linda Rebmann, 72, who has lived in Dyker Heights all her life and has only an unlit cranberry wreath on her home.

Work-Related Fatalities Up In Minnesota

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The Weird Raindrop Cake Beauty Blender Just Got a Badass Update

On a list of good things that happened in 2016, the viral success of Molly Cosmetics' SiliSponge is at the very top partly because it's not a very long list, but also because this thing is freaking EPIC. To satisfy the obsession everyone now has with the company's products and possibly to save those poor bra inserts being slaughtered by makeup-hungry vloggers trying to dupe the sold-out Sili Molly Cosmetics is introducing another design.

St. Cloud Woman Arrested, Accused Of Pulling Knife On Woman

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Plaque ‘banning’ Muirfield golfers from Edinburgh bench removed

A plaque "banning" Muirfield members from sitting on a park bench after they voted against allowing women to join the golf club has been removed by Edinburgh City Council. A plaque "banning" Muirfield members from sitting on a park bench after they voted against allowing women to join the golf club has been removed by Edinburgh City Council.

To ignominy and beyond: Headless Buzz Lightyear flushed down toilet

Some of the nation's most treasured toys have been fished out the sewers after being flushed down the loo - including a headless Buzz Lightyear, Lightning McQueen and Nemo. Some of the nation's most treasured toys have been fished out the sewers after being flushed down the loo - including a headless Buzz Lightyear, Lightning McQueen and Nemo.

Twitter destroys Man City for bizarre Gundogan tribute

The Germany international has suffered another serious injury having already had to delay his City debut until September, and it's come at an awful time with Fernandinho suspended. The former Borussia Dortmund star will be out for several months, something Pep Guardiola's side clearly felt it necessary to acknowledge before their game against Arsenal.

Joe Rogan slams ‘bizarre’ UFC 207 promos that focus on Ronda Rousey and ignore Amanda Nunes

Ultimate Fighting Championship color commentator Joe Rogan, like a majority of hardcore mixed martial arts fans, will be tuning in for the upcoming UFC 207 pay-per-view event on Dec. 30, 2016, inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. That's because former women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey , still considered to the the biggest name in UFC , will make her first appearance since Holly Holm stiffened her at UFC 193 in Australia.

Minneapolis Cuts Funding For Economic Development Group

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Minneapolis Cuts Funding For Economic Development Group

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A Christmas Carol: Was It Legal to Scare Scrooge?

... chambers, but that matters not. He was forced to "go" against his will which is, transparently, a kidnapping. Legally Weird delves into the world of strange legal happenings, odd laws and legal curiosities of all types . Have a comment or tip? Write ...

A Christmas Carol: Was It Legal to Scare Scrooge?

... chambers, but that matters not. He was forced to "go" against his will which is, transparently, a kidnapping. Legally Weird delves into the world of strange legal happenings, odd laws and legal curiosities of all types . Have a comment or tip? Write ...

Sinitta, 53, shows off her incredible physique in bizarre…

Goodnight dahlinks: Hollywood actress Zsa Zsa Gabor - best known for having nine husbands - dies of a heart attack aged 99 Woman killed by a 100ft falling tree at a California wedding believed to be the mother of the BRIDE - as harrowing video emerges of the moment one of the five injured guests is given CPR Martin Scorsese's nephew is arrested after he was caught 'ripping the screen door off a Staten Island home with a knife' The biggest health trend for 2017? Clean sleeping.

Bizarre wooden box that allows parents to keep their children’s…

Is this the most bizarre gift for a new parent? Box that allows people to keep their kids' teeth, umbilical cord AND hair has the Internet divided A bizarre face-shaped wooden box is making the rounds on social media as the 'perfect' gift for new parents. The box is deigned as a keepsake, giving parents a safe place to hold their child's baby teeth as they fall out, umbilical cord and even their hair.

Bizarre run-out that cost Pakistan the chance of a record-breaking…

Take your time, it's only a Test match: Bizarre moment Pakistan batsman ambles back to his crease only to find his stump missing and Australia celebrating Spin bowler Yasir Shah was almost the unlikely hero for the touring Pakistani's until he forgot the most basic rule in cricket - always ground your bat. The 30-year-old leg spinner was batting well on a deteriorating day-five Gabba pitch.

10 bizarre gender-specific products made just for men

But it seems some companies are taking it a bit too far when it comes to gender-specific products - and we're not the only ones who think so. More than a few Twitter users have taken the time to point out some of the ridiculous ways marketing teams have tried to lure in male shoppers with witty product names or gimmicks.

Bizarre garment rules tie down textiles companies

NEW DELHI: Did you know that your shirt may be among several products that mandatorily need a date of manufacturing? And till a few years ago, some shirts also had to mention the date of expiry to avoid "visits" by "inspectors". The country's archaic and often bizarre rules for garment manufacturers and retailers meant that the last vestiges of 'Inspector Raj' continued for this crucial sector .

Alexander Downer’s bizarre BBC video urging Britain to get on with leaving the EU

London: Australia's High Commissioner to Britain, Alexander Downer, has appeared in a self-narrated and often wooden short documentary on the BBC to urge Britain to "get on" with leaving the European Union. The four-minute film features Mr Downer strolling through Australia House and is set to an acoustic version of Waltzing Matilda and finishes with Mr Downer being chauffeured through central London in a Jaguar car with the numberplate "AUS1."

Claeys Told Players Boycott Could Cost Him His Job

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in bizarre attack on referees…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger launched a bizarre attack on match officials who he said were to blame for his side's 2-1 defeat by Manchester City, declaring that they were immune from attack like "lions in the zoo." Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger launched a bizarre attack on match officials who he said were to blame for his side's 2-1 defeat by Manchester City, declaring that they were immune from attack like "lions in the zoo."