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Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories

Expressions with deeper meanings or fascinating origin stories tend to be used commonly in the English language —everything from “barking up the wrong tree” to “don’t cry over spilled milk.” Popular sayings are often a metaphoric spin on real meanings — but where did they come from? And who came up with some of the expressions and sayings we often …

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'Armed man' on Scottish train turned out to be 'Star Wars' stormtrooper cosplayer

A Scottish man dressed as a “Star Wars” character caused a brief stir on a train after it was falsely reported that he was armed. “Was on the train to Dundee for DeeCon in my stormtrooper [costume],” wrote a man known as “Grampian Stormtrooper” on Facebook on April 6. On the page, Grampian Stormtrooper described himself as a “stormtrooper with …

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Florida woman shocked to find large alligator crawling through her home: 'I was shaking'

An alligator recently strolled into a Florida woman’s home after making its way through a screen door that was latched shut with a magnet. On March 28, the homeowner, Mary Hollenback of Venice, found the nearly 8-foot-long reptile after she heard a banging sound at her door, according to Fox 13 Tampa Bay. “I thought it was somebody else who …

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Mountain goat, believed to be stolen pet, rescued while hanging from Kansas City bridge

An escaped mountain goat that somehow got stuck under a Kansas City bridge has survived a rocky rescue effort and now may be reunited with the owners who suspect he was stolen from their farm two months ago. “It’s the story that captured the hearts of Kansas City,” said Tori Fugate, of the KC Pet Project, a nonprofit that handles …

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Texas couple says 'I do' in 100% totality during solar eclipse: 'Just magical'

A Central Texas couple exchanged vows under the fading afternoon light of the Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8, just as it approached 100% totality. “It was powerful,” the groom, Kelby Noack of Waco, Texas, told Fox News Digital. “It was awesome.” When Noack, 35, a medical sales representative, and Giselle Vento, 33, a music teacher, got engaged three …

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Driver survives 100-foot plunge into Long Island Sound during police chase

A driver led police on a 45-minute chase on New York’s Long Island, drove off a 100-foot cliff into Long Island Sound — and survived, police said. Monday’s car chase started when police in Southold in far eastern Long Island responded to a domestic violence call, Police Chief Martin Flatley told Newsday. The man drove off and reached speeds of …

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Can a total solar eclipse make you sick? Experts weigh in on 'eclipse sickness' claims

It turns out that eye health may not be the only thing you have to worry about after a total solar eclipse. Following the historic celestial event that took place on Monday, Americans across the country began to complain of eclipse-induced nausea, headaches and eye pain. “Is it normal to be a little nauseated afterwards?” Youtuber Hank Green asked in …

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Police officer goes viral after chasing, tackling pig during neighborhood escapade: 'Not my first rodeo'

A Utah police officer recently went viral after hilarious footage showed him pursing a stubborn pig last week. Footage that racked up nearly 3 million views on Facebook shows Grantsville, Utah, police officer Cory Cooper chasing – and eventually tackling – an obstinate female pig. The animal was heard squealing with her legs dangling as he picked her up and …

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Weekend read: An earthquake hits the northeast, tasty American food stories and more

Lifestyle stories from this week included tasty American food stories, earthquake safety tips, wild nature tales, a mom learning about her bizarre arrest warrant — and much more. Fun quizzes and crosswords are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes daily crossword puzzles 24/7!) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Grab your coffee …

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Small plane makes emergency landing on NC highway, clipping 2 vehicles

A small plane experiencing engine problems struck two vehicles as it landed on a highway near a North Carolina airport, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The single-engine Lancair 360 with only the pilot on board landed near Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Airport in Sanford around 4:20 p.m. Thursday after experiencing engine problems, the Federal Aviation Administration …

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