Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away

An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.

Half-shredded Banksy could sell for over $5 million at auction

A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again — at several times the previous price.

Man arrested for driving drunk, dragging boat on wrong side of road

The boat had fallen off the trailer and was being dragged in the opposite lane of traffic, police in Massachusetts said.

Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida

Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.

Squirrel stashes nuts in Minnesota officer's squad

An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.

West Michigan couple ordered to pay $30K to son for throwing out porn collection

David Werking, 43, sued his parents after they threw away his collection of films, magazines, and other items. “Frankly, David, I did you a big favor getting rid of all this stuff,” his dad said in an email.

Woman sentenced to jail, fined for walking on thermal ground at Yellowstone

Madeline Casey was sentenced to seven days in jail and $2,000 in fines after walking directly on thermal ground in Yellowstone, prosecutors said.

Woman finds home trashed by pair of cows who broke in

Chelsea Hingston, who lives in Tasmania, came home to find her two cows inside her home after having trashed the place.

Man dies after having sex using epoxy adhesive instead of a condom

Police say a man may have died after using a high-powered epoxy resin to seal his private parts during intercourse to ensure protection from pregnancy.

Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home

A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.

Video: Iguana bite ruins woman’s yoga pose

A yoga instructor attempting a pose while on a beach in the Bahamas got a rude surprise after an iguana bit her fingers.