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Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital. The book "Inferno," which is being sold in the Philippines, describes a visitor to the city who is taken aback by poverty, crime ...
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)
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)
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)
Looking for Love? Take the The Prague Metro
The Prague metro system plans to introduce a designated car on each train that is for single people only. (May 21)
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Two endangered sea turtles are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell. Now they're getting some help easing back into the wild with the help of an acupuncturist. (May 21)
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days — 384 times, up and around — bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite. "I thought Chicago should have that title," Clinton Shepherd said ...
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