Don Deane
Ho-Ho-OMG! Santa Claus Loses His Beard During High-Flying Mall Stunt [VIDEO]
A mall Santa in South Florida attempted to make a dramatic entrance by rappelling down from a walkway. Except, St. Nick’s arrival is foiled when his beard becomes hopelessly stuck in his climbing equipment. Ho! Ho! Uh-oh!
Check Out an Eco-Friendly Home Made Entirely From Plastic Bottles [VIDEO]
After Argentina’s economy bottomed out in 2001, Alfredo Santa Cruz began sifting through trash in search of valuable he could sell. But he soon hit upon the idea of using refuse as a way to build eco-friendly homes.
Japanese Astronaut Plays Baseball By Himself In Space
During long periods of isolation in outer space, boredom is no doubt a major problem. So how did one Japanese astronaut decide to pass the time? By playing a baseball game all by himself, of course.
Jabba the Hutt Cupcake Is the Treat You’re Looking For [IMAGE]
Jabba the Hutt of ‘Star Wars’ fame may be a ruthless gangster and crime lord feared in the Outer Rim, but he’s somehow less menacing when done up in fondant icing. Still, we don’t like the way this Jabba cupcake is looking at us. Eat at your own peril.
‘The Office’s’ Dunder-Mifflin Now Actually Sells Paper [PHOTOS]
As part of a “reverse product placement” deal (whatever that is) with NBC Universal, Quill.com will begin selling copy paper using the name of the fictional paper company from ‘The Office.’ Just in time to add to your gift list for the TV fanatic in your life.
Electric Eels Power Christmas Tree Lights at Japanese Aquarium [VIDEO]
In what may be the most unique example of holiday spirit yet, a tank of electric eels powers a Christmas tree display at an aquarium in Japan.
Soldier Dad Surprises Daughter at School in Touching Reunion [VIDEO]
As a little girl named Alexis makes a presentation to her class, her military dad, who’s fresh home from Afghanistan, makes a surprise appearance. (Sniff! Sorry, this kind of thing always gets us.)
Woman Faces Her ‘Extreme Phobia’ of Adorable Kittens [VIDEO]
Some phobias make complete sense, like a fear of heights or enclosed spaces. But a fear of kittens? On ‘My Extreme Animal Phobia,’ a woman named Sandra confronts her irrational fear of adorable fuzzy kitties.
Hungry College Student Breaks Into McDonald’s, Cooks Burger and Fries [VIDEO]
A 21-year-old Iowa college student who’s been dubbed the “Hamburglar” is in hot water after breaking into a McDonald’s restaurant solely for the purpose of making himself food. This guy’s lovin’ it!
Federal Officials Seize 881-Pound Bluefin Tuna From Fishermen [VIDEO]
A Massachusetts fishing crew caught the mother of all fish when it snagged a massive 881-pound bluefin tuna in its net more than a week ago. But, alas, the fish “got away” when it was seized by federal officials since it had not been legally caught using hand-held gear.
Walter Cronkite Breaks News of JFK Assassination — This Week In History [VIDEO]
It was 48 years ago yesterday that JFK was shot and killed while traveling in a motorcade in Texas. Shortly after the terrible incident, CBS News interrupted a broadcast of ‘As the World Turns’ and Walter Cronkite broke the news to a shocked nation.
Watch Intense Footage of a Helicopter Crashing in New Zealand During Christmas Tree Installation [VIDEO]
In Auckland, New Zealand, a helicopter became entangled in wires and crashed while installing a Christmas tree on the local waterfront. That’s a sure-fire way to dampen your holiday spirit.