Urban Legend Prompts Mass Search for $20 Billion Treasure in Finland
Over 100 other, more professional treasure hunters have looked for signs of the hoard and have come away empty-handed.
Tag: offbeat
After Disappearing For Years, Hundreds of 3-Eyed Animals Emerge
Reports of "tadpoles" kept coming in, so Carter decided to check it out. What she discovered was something much more interesting than toads.
IKEA Restroom Nightmare: Cameras Found in Ceilings After Being There for Years
When staff pressed management for an answer, they were told that the cameras were installed in 2015 but have been non-operational for some time.
Crazy Video Shows Contractor Destroying Bathroom After Claiming Homeowner Refused to Pay
'I haven’t actually cried about this yet,' homeowner Amber Trucke told an interviewer. 'I think it just hit me.'
Doll from Hell: Homeowner Finds Old Doll Behind Drywall with Terrifying Note
The big-eyed doll would have been spooky enough to find in the empty space, but she came along with a note.
Fin-Tastic: Dolphins Miraculously Help Save Swimmer Stranded for Hours
Rescuers had been searching for him for hours, but they had a big area to cover and a single person swimming was not going to be easy to spot.
Olympic Boxer Disqualified After Bizarre Biting Incident
'He almost lost the plot completely there. That could have been an act of absolute madness,' one commentator said.
Man Trying to Walk on Water Washes Up on Beach in Bubble-Like Vessel, Police Say
While the setback was certainly not what Baluchi had hoped for, his goal remains clear and his determination doesn't seem to have flagged.
'A Miracle': Texas Nurse Gives Birth Standing in Gas Station Bathroom Stall
Her son, Callihan, was ready for his debut, and no bad timing or awkward setting was going to deter him from his big moment.
Soldier Smashes Through Roof of Home When Parachute Fails to Deploy After Jumping Out of Plane
The paratrooper crashed through a tile roof and fell into the kitchen of the home, missing major beams and the kitchen counter.
Tiger Still Loose in Houston as Suspected Owner Arrested in Murder Investigation
A big cat wandering the streets of Houston is wild enough, but there's a new mystery - and a charge of murder - involved as well.
Five Dog Tags Found Inside Monster South Carolina Gator
The alligator was allowed to be hunted as a 'nuisance alligator' under South Carolina law - and it turned out to have been quite a nuisance.
Woman Missing 'for Weeks' Discovered Naked in Storm Drain
A woman found in a storm drain in Florida says she spent 'weeks' wandering underground in a maze of drains and tunnels.
Border Collie Named Lulu Inherits $5 Million After Owner Dies
Late last year, the owner passed away. The caretaker wasn't aware of his financial success, but knew that Lulu had always been provided for.
Border Patrol Nabs Man for Smuggling 194 Pounds of Illegal Mexican Bologna
In what amounted to an unusual day on the job, Customs and Border Protection agents seized 194 pounds of unreported deli meat.
Snowy Weather and COVID-19: Students Find Creative Way to Share Their Faith on Campus
Students in Michigan are serving their community by offering anyone who's interested a chance to come together and worship in a unique way.
Intruder Invades Suzanne Somers' Home During Livestream
Her husband, Alan Hamel, had a ready explanation and told her it was 'just the frog.' But it was not just the frog.
Investigation Opened After Authorities Discover 'Don't Miss' Tags on Deer
A hunter who killed a deer in Minnesota ended up with a msytery on his hands.
Walnut-Sized Mass Found in Christmas Trees Actually Contains Hundreds of Eggs
Take a close look at your Christmas tree to make sure you don't end up with uninvited company.
Couple Says 'I Do' Through Window of Two-Story Home After Bride Gets COVID
The couple already had adjusted their initial wedding plan multiple times, with their most recent arrangement being a micro party of 10 people.
Story Behind Trees Planted To Form Smiley Face on Highway Hillside
Locals and regular visitors know to look for the cute attraction every year, and it continues to make people smile.