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Raw: Tightrope Walk Between Cathedral Spires
An Austrian daredevil on Friday became the first man to walk a tightrope strung between the two towers of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna's most famous landmark. (May 24)
SeaWorld: Penguins Are Coolest Thing in Florida
On Friday, SeaWorld Orlando opens its "Antarctica _ Empire of the Penguin" attraction. With a ride, restaurants and 250 live penguins, it's the largest expansion in the park's history. (May 23)
A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs
A German auctioneer is selling one of Apple, Inc.'s original 50 computers on Saturday. The Apple I computer is with a black and white monitor and original tape deck is expected to sell for upwards of $250,000. (May 23)
Study: Cockroaches Survive by Losing Sweet Tooth
How sweet it isn't: Scientists find how some cockroaches resist the sugary lure of poisons. It turns out glucose activates taste nerves that tell the brain 'yuck!' instead of 'yum.' (May 23)
Cell phone pocket dial leads to murder arrest
Scott Simon will have a long time to think about his gaffe. Simon was furious over a disagreement he had at a Waffle House restaurant when he jostled the phone in his pocket and called 911 without knowing. A recording was made as Simon went on an anger fueled rant ...
Meet MJ, the Bike Riding Tabby Cat
A Philadelphia bike courier shows how he and his cat, MJ, see eye to eye when it comes to delivering packages in the city. (May 23)
Meet MJ, the Bike Riding Tabby Cat
A Philadelphia bike courier shows how he and his cat, MJ, see eye to eye when it comes to delivering packages in the city. (May 23)
Japan debuts 'Hello Kitty' melons
You can count on the Japanese to come up with an unusual twist on twist on things, and this covers everything from robots to food. The country’s newest iteration of oddly cultivated fruit is a cantaloupe with an imprint of Hello Kitty on the exterior.
Police: Antioch man found dead was killed in self-defense
A man whose body was discovered near an Antioch apartment complex last week was killed in an act of self-defense, according to prosecutors and police. Police said officers responded to a report of a possible dead body near the entrance to an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Hudson ...
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
The Prague metro system plans to introduce a designated car on each train that is for single people only. (May 21)
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