Jason King

With a resemblance to both Yoda and ET, 2-year-old "Elwood" won this year's Ugliest Dog competition held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California. With a Mohawk puff, long tongue, and bug eyes, Elwood b...

While most lobsters are red and end up on dinner tables around the world, Sunday's catch in Connecticut found a home at the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration because of its rare genetic bl...

When paying a visit to a public restroom, many patrons realize too-little, too-late that toilet paper is lacking. However, for a Marshalltown, Iowa, woman named Butts, stealing toilet paper is not a l...

It's a roller coaster rider's worst nightmare -- getting stuck upside down. At an Arkansas amusement park on Saturday, a power outage at the park resulted in 12 to 16 passengers being rescued from the...

When you cross the street at an intersection and get caught halfway as the stoplight turns green, you expect traffic to wait for you to finish crossing. But for Ben Carpenter, one semi-truck pushed hi...

Fans of North Carolina State University have known the logos of Mr. Wuf for decades. However, a fan recently discovered a spitting image of the "Toughie" Mr. Wuf logo being used by the University of N...

Whether you are setting out on a weekend escape or a month-long road trip, be sure to check out these ten easy steps to make your travels safer and more enjoyable. Also, feel free to add your own summ...

Whether you are looking for a day-trip with your entire family or a weekend getaway, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers many museums to fulfill the interests of people of all ages. From dinosaurs to art,...

At a Pizza Hut in Raleigh, NC, an employee found live mice and contacted the local health department. After inspectors closed the Pizza Hut restaurant, the employee was fired.

From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina's variety of landscapes and cultures serves as a paradise for both amateur and professional photographers. Discover a few highlights of North Carolina's...

While the beach may be the most popular place to spend summer vacations, North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain provides fun for the whole family through its unparalleled natural beauty, eleven hiking ...

While many visitors to the Outer Banks of NC tend to spend their vacation on the barrier islands and along the beach, there lies a unique vacation hot-spot on Roanoke Island, just a short drive from t...

So you just bought an HDTV plasma television, but do you know when plasma technology was invented? 2000? 1996? Take a look at the history of plasma, including the people behind the science, as the sto...

When you think about hunting, you tend to think about deer, rabbits, or even squirrels. However, for an 11 year-old Alabama boy, hunting turned into a three hour chase after a 1,051 pound wild hog.

When you look for the best prices on a retailer's website, you expect to be charged the same price if you buy the product in-store. However, the Connecticut Attorney General accuses Best Buy of a "bai...

North Carolina State University proved to be the only national model to accurately predict the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane season. How does the 2007 NOAA prediction compare with NCSU's, and what's the ide...

A 32 year-old Camden, Arkansas, man was cited for DWI after falling asleep in the drive-through lane at the local McDonald's fast-food restaurant.

At about $600 per PS3 premium console, imagine purchasing eight and constructing a single powerful computing cluster. At North Carolina State University, Dr. Frank Mueller made his dream a reality.

In a reversal from last week's announcement by MySpace that it would not release information about sex offenders using the social-networking site, MySpace pledged Monday to provide this information to...

With advancements in technology and engineering, rollercoaster enthusiasts continue to benefit from faster, taller, and more thrilling rollercoasters being opened year after year. Busch Gardens Willia...

In spite of his recent incidents involving stock cars, North Carolina Governor Mike Easley takes the wheel this weekend to raise money for families of National Guard members.

In a society where self-image is increasingly important, many people agree that cameras add ten pounds to a person's portrait. However, HP has rolled-out a new series of digital cameras that not only ...

Even as the world becomes more dependent upon electronic communication, pencils continue to play a vital role in everyday life, from note-taking to letter-writing. Which modern pencil keeps the classi...

The next time you enter a public restroom, be sure to read the fine print. You may end up in the wrong restroom, even though you thought the sign on the door was correct.

With the increasing popularity of digital photography, consumers look for photo papers that give the best bang for their buck. As two major competitors, Kodak and HP each offer photo papers to suit th...

When it comes to pesky household critters, ants prove to be some of the most irritating and unwelcome insects. With many products aimed at exterminating ants, which works best to ensure a quick, easy,...

Whether at parties or as a family meal, pizza is a staple of the American diet. However, when it comes to health, which fast-food pizza giant serves the healthiest hand-tossed pepperoni pizza: Pizza H...

Headed to college in the fall? Already in college, but struggling to make the grades your parents expect? This article provides useful tips for boosting and planning ahead for a higher college Grade P...

A personal experiment analyzes the performance of Miracle-Gro and Scotts brand fertilizer on two types of peas. Even as Miracle-Gro consistently performed well on both snow peas and sugar snap peas, t...