Don Deane
Student With Down Syndrome Scores Crucial Touchdown In His First Football Game [VIDEO]
When Patrick Myshrall scored a touchdown during a Massachusetts high school football game, a win for his team was already impossible. But the touchdown signaled a different sort of victory for Myshrall since he has Down Syndrome.
Yuck! Survey Reveals Gas Pump Handles Among Dirtiest Surfaces in America
Next time you pump your own gas, you might just want to wear gloves. According to a report released by Kimberly Clark Professional, gas pump handles rank as one of the dirtiest surfaces that Americans touch on a regular basis. Yuck.
Check Out Some Wonderfully Awkward Family Halloween Photos [IMAGES]
The folks at ‘Today’ offered up a gallery of spectacularly bad Halloween photos culled from the Awkward Family Photos website.
There’s nothing wrong with homemade Halloween costumes per se, but these are simply unforgivable (and unintentionally scary).
Paraplegic Woman Walks Again Thanks to Robotic Exoskeleton [VIDEO]
Usually when we hear the words “robot exoskeleton,” we think of science fiction. But for Amanda Boxtel, a woman who was paralyzed from the waist down in a skiing accident 20 years ago, an amazing powered exoskeleton has given her newfound mobility.
France Bans Ketchup from School Menus (But Keeps Mayo) [VIDEO]
Sacrebleu! France recently introduced a new dietary guideline for elementary school students which limits the use of a favorite American condiment: ketchup.
Students will be allowed to eat ketchup only once a week when served french fries. And ketchup on traditional French dishes is now considered a faux pas of the highest order.
Chicago’s Field Museum Crowned America’s Best Restroom [VIDEO]
Chicago’s Field Museum isn’t just the home to many wonders of the natural world — it also features some award-winning restrooms. Perhaps it’s time for the museum to host an exhibit of porcelain thrones.
Massive Dust Storm Creates Serious Wedding Drama [VIDEO]
In what we’re hoping isn’t a bad omen, a dust storm rolls into a wedding ceremony, blinding the bride and groom and obscuring nearly everything. Let’s hope the band didn’t play ‘Dust in the Wind’ during the reception.
Angry Birds, ‘Black Swan’ Lead 2011′s Most-Searched Halloween Costumes
If Google’s recent list of the most-searched Halloween costumes is any indication, we’ll be seeing lots and lots of Angry Birds roaming the streets for candy this year. Not to pat ourselves on the back, but we predicted these costumes would be popular.
Talented Pups Square Off in Dog Trick Competition on ‘GMA’ [VIDEO]
Three talented pups square off in the finals of a dog trick competition on ‘Good Morning America.’ Our vote goes to Gabe the bulldog. After all, nothing beats a pooch on a rocking horse.
Personal Trainer Intentionally Gains 70 Pounds to Identify With Overweight People [VIDEO]
As a way to better understand the hardships that overweight people face, personal trainer Drew Manning packed on a whopping 70 lbs. over a period of six months by forgoing exercise and eating nothing but junk food. Now that’s dedication!
Unemployed Man Makes Arduous Journey From Oregon to Arizona on Lawnmower [VIDEO]
An unemployed elderly man from Oregon has decided to hit the open road and move nearly 1,000 miles to Arizona using his only available means of transportation: a lawnmower.
Nancy Grace Insists ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Wardrobe Malfunction Never Happened [VIDEO]
Pundit Nancy Grace and dance partner Tristan MacManus stopped by ‘The Rosie Show’ to talk about ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and Grace’s alleged wardrobe malfunction.
Unsurprisingly, Grace thinks the whole incident is a conspiracy.