A 9-year-old Oklahoma boy’s unorthodox choice of pet has gone viral on TikTok as he’s adopted an octopus that he named Terrance. Cal Clifford’s parents said their son wanted an octopus as a pet more than anything in the world, starting when he was just a toddler, according to The Associated Press. While they attempted to fulfill his little-boy dreams …
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On this day in history, April 16, 1889, future Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin is born in London
On this day in history, April 16, 1889, future Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin — full name Charles Spencer Chaplin — is born in London, England. Chaplin would go on to become one of the most financially successful stars of early Hollywood, according to History.com. At the tender age of five, he was introduced to the stage as the son of …
Read More »Circus performer follows in parents' footsteps as human cannonball, feeling 7 G's with each launch
The circus is full of compelling acts, dangerous stunts and entertaining performers. One performer who is part of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is Skyler Miser, who stars as the Ringling Rocket. During the show, in some cases three times a day, Miser acts as a human cannonball — she’s blasted through the air out of a rocket. Even …
Read More »Drinking 100% orange juice is linked to surprising health benefits, study finds
Pure orange juice might have some unexpected benefits. Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice compared to a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB), or “orange drink,” on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults. The study was funded by the Florida Department of Citrus. It was published in the journal Nutrients and also surveyed emotions …
Read More »Mothers share stories of their lives, plus tips and inspiration, in 'Love, Mom' by Dr. Nicole Saphier
Long active in the health and health policy fields and passionate about those disciplines, Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Fox News medical contributor, is also “equally passionate about being a mother,” she told Fox News Digital in a phone interview just as her new book, “Love, Mom,” hits stores this week on April 16. The book celebrates her unexpected and dramatic …
Read More »Why see Wyoming? Here are some of the Cowboy State's top attractions
Sitting rife with untouched land where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Wyoming is prime real estate for some of America’s greatest natural phenomena. Serving as home to 10 national parks, 12 state parks and some 28 historic sites, the state is just as rich in nature as it is in relics from the cowboys, gunslingers and frontiersmen of …
Read More »American diner lingo existed in patriotic era when 'Burn the British!' meant toasted English muffin
The taste of revenge was served in American diners for decades. The British burned Falmouth, Maine in 1775; Fairfield, Connecticut in 1779; and Washington, D.C. in 1814. Hungry Americans returned the favor for decades every time they ordered breakfast. TAMALES ARE HOT TODAY, YET SAVORY WRAPS ARE AS OLD AS CIVILIZATION “Burn the British!” was a popular outcry from waiters …
Read More »American Culture Quiz: How well do you know ‘Modern Family,’ the modern military and more?
APP USERS:Click here to get this quiz! How well do you know American history, pop culture and more? The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests your command each week of national trends, history, heritage and cultural icons. This week’s quiz tackles everything from “Modern Family” to the modern military. Can you get all 8 questions right? Which of …
Read More »Ask a doc: ‘How can I improve my posture?’
More than 31 million Americans experience poor posture at some point, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Bad posture can lead to a range of health problems, including back and neck pain, breathing difficulties, headaches, heartburn and digestive issues. Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins, III, M.D., board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine in New York …
Read More »As fire engulfs roof of house, brave 6-year-old rushes in to awaken mom and siblings
A young girl is being called a hero by her own family after she ran inside her house as its roof burned to alert her sleeping mom and siblings to the grave danger. Olivia Patterson, age 6, was playing outside with a friend in a nearby yard. That’s when she realized that the roof of her family’s semi-detached home in …
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