Don Deane
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.
Man Helps Woman Change Tire, She Returns Favor By Saving His Life [VIDEO]
While traveling by car from Winnipeg to Indiana, 61-year-old Victor Giesbrecht decided to help stranded motorist Sara Berg. But after doing so, he went into cardiac arrest and was miraculously saved by Berg, who performed CPR.
Get a Sneak Peek at Macy’s New Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats [VIDEO]
Thanksgiving is a week away, but you can see several of the new floats that will grace the 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right now courtesy of ‘Today.’
Uh-oh! Woman Goes the Wrong Way On Escalator [VIDEO]
Bad Joke: How does a blonde go up an escalator?
Bad Joke Answer: The wrong way.
In this amateur video, a “blonde woman” (as she is referred to by the very mature internet today) spends an inordinate amount of time and energy doggedly climbing an escalator because she’s (wait for it) riding it in the wrong direction.
Dogs Welcome Home Soldiers In Heartwarming Montage [VIDEO]
Is there anything more adorable than a dog greeting its owner? How about a dog greeting its owner after they return home from military deployment? We dare you to watch this supercut of lovable pooches welcoming their owners home from military service and not get choked up.
Frantic Husband Digs Through Mountain of Trash for Lost Engagement Ring [VIDEO]
Last month, Florida resident Brian McGuinn absentmindedly threw away his wife’s $10,000 engagement ring. To make up for this blunder, he bravely donned a hazmat suit and sifted through a mountain of trash in search of the custom-made ring. Now that’s love!
Justin Timberlake Has ‘Moving’ Experience at Marine Corps Ball [VIDEO]
In July, actor/singer Justin Timberlake accepted a YouTube invitation to attend a Marine Corps Ball with Cpl. Kelsey De Santis. Timberlake made good on his promise this past Saturday. But did he “bring sexy back” as well?
Justin Bieber Invited to Appear on ‘Maury’ for Paternity Results
Teen phenom Justin Bieber will soon take a DNA test to determine if he’s the father of Mariah Yeater’s three-month-old child.
Soldier’s WWII Helmet Returned to Family After Being Lost for 66 Years [VIDEO]
66 years after it was lost during D-Day, a WWII helmet will finally be returned to the soldier’s family thanks to the efforts of a collector in Minnesota.
Pippa and Kate Middleton Action Figures Will Give You Nightmares [VIDEO]
Kate and Pippa Middleton action figures have arrived just in time for the holidays. But not so fast, royal family fans. Unfortunately, the dolls have an altogether frightening appearance that may not make them an ideal gift this year (or ever). Pippa, in particular, looks nightmarish in plastic.
Woman Has Strange Reaction to Live Televised Wedding Proposal [VIDEO]
‘World News Now’ makeup artist Tinayn Mahler gets the shock of her life when anchor Rob Nelson suddenly directs her attention to the camera for a “special surprise.” But Mahler’s stage fright nearly derails the whole event.
Daniel, the Miracle Beagle Who Survived the Gas Chamber, Needs a Home [VIDEO]
Daniel, a stray beagle who somehow miraculously survived being euthanized, and his handler stopped by ‘Good Morning America’ to make an appeal for a permanent home. He’s earned it, don’t you think?
Puppy Rescued After High-Speed Ride Atop Train [VIDEO]
A woman and her family were stopped at a railroad crossing in South Carolina on Oct. 23 when they saw something unbelievable: a terrified black Labrador puppy stranded on top of a train traveling at 50 mph.
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.
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.
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.