A large religious conference opposes “green composting” as a way to deal with human remains. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a statement released Thursday, March 23, that composting human remains is unacceptable and the practice is disrespectful to the body of the deceased. “The guidance offered by the Congregation regarding burial and…
A Louisiana man has gone viral for his love of art and special memories of Waffle House. Matt Dawson, a Pineville pharmacist, has been an artist for over 30 years, but it wasn’t until 2012 that he started turning his hobby into a part-time job to “make extra money,” he told Fox News Digital. VAN…
The Dallas Zoo in Texas has unveiled a new member of its animal family. A newborn female warthog named Tikiti was born on February 17, according to Fox 4 Dallas. She was born to zoo warthog parents, Vila and Tom. RARE ELEPHANT TWINS BORN IN NEW YORK SURPRISE ZOO STAFF: ‘SENSITIVE INCREDIBILITY’ The name Tikiti…
There are mysterious creatures of urban legend in U.S. and Canadian regions that have stood the test of time, both fascinating and frightening those who encounter the folklore surrounding them. These creatures, known as “cryptids,” are reported throughout the United States and Canada. They play a significant cultural role in the history of many cultures…
Florida Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event for their longest-lived resident, a mestizo named Nicholas. Nicholas is a 3-year-old affectionate dog who loves to be around people but doesn’t get along well with other dogs. He is under arrest for 95 days. Orange County Animal Services said Nicholas was ignored because some households find…
March Madness afflicts millions of American sports fans each spring. Victims of the fever exhibit spontaneous outbreaks of basketball jargon, cry over busted brackets and call in sick to work on Thursdays and Fridays. There is no known cure for March Madness. But basketballogists know its origin. The malady was first diagnosed in 1939 by…
King James VI of Scotland ascended the throne of England as King James I amid treachery, global war and religious turmoil on this historic day, March 24, 1603. His reign shaped the world we live in today. This had a direct impact on the colonization of the New World, English-language art and culture, Christianity, and…
Nearly 100 cats and dogs were rescued from a Northbrook, Illinois home that caught fire on Monday and now need homes. When firefighters arrived at the scene of a house fire, they found 43 dogs and 48 cats living in deplorable conditions. Several dogs were found living in appalling conditions after a wildfire in Northbrook,…
An elementary school teacher who shares her young students’ daily grudges goes viral after she collects hilarious stories that end up in her “Tattle Box” every day. “Kids will tell you every little thing that’s going on,” Gillian Magee, 30, a third grade teacher from Washington, DC, told Fox News Digital. “They interrupted me in…
A Massachusetts grandfather has a viral moment after his daughter shared online text messages he sent when he was hired to babysit her. “He’s definitely a fun dad,” Los Angeles, California-based Madfis told Fox News Digital of her father, John Madfis, 75. “He loves to be the center of attention, loves to be the center…
