The Sands of Time - the strangest sand sculptures you will ever see Picture This - this is not a photograph--it is actually an amazingly realistic painting A Loo with a View - world's top toilets with amazing views
On this day in history: December 30, 1977 - Ted Bundy escapes from a jail in Aspen, Colorado by using a hacksaw. He moves to Chicago, then Michigan, Atlanta, and finally Florida, where he commits a series of grotesque murders.
Born on this day in history: December 30, 1972 - Tiger Woods (1975 - ) Born in Cypress, California, golfer Tiger Woods shot to fame after winning the U.S. Masters in 1997, with a record score of 270, becoming the first African-American and the youngest player to do so. In 2003, Woods was voted PGA Tour Player of Year for the fifth successive year. Woods took a hiatus from golf in 2009 to focus on his family.
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Vanished! - woman fakes own kidnapping to test husband Nurse Betty - fake "Nurse of the Year" headed to prison Somebody's Watching You - Ford lets parents censor teens' radio choices
On this day in history: December 29, 1993 - Former child star Todd Bridges (who played Willis on "Different Strokes") arrested for transportation of methamphetamine.
Born on this day in history: December 29, 1972 - Jude Law (1972 - ) London actor Jude Law began his career in the theater, where he earned a Tony nod for the Broadway play Indiscretions. After making the transition to film, Law earned critical acclaim in the U.S. for his roles in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), and Cold Mountain (2003).
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You've Got Mail - man faces five-year sentence for reading wife's email You've Got Junk Mail - man quits job, makes living suing spammers Surf's Down - only 21% want FCC to regulate Internet
On this day in history: December 28, 1991 - Jack Ruby's pistol, used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald, sells at auction at Christie's for $220,000.
Born on this day in history: December 28, 1954 - Denzel Washington (1954 - ) New York actor Denzel Washington appeared in off-Broadway productions until gaining a starring role in TV drama "St. Elsewhere." He went on to films, and won Oscars for Glory (1989) and Training Day (2001), becoming the second African-American man to win the Best Actor award. His role in 2007's American Gangster also garnered critical praise.
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Slow Down! - man goes on crusade against speed traps She's Alive! - Brazilian woman wakes up in her coffin hours before she would have been buried alive How Sweet It Is! - chocolate better for treating common cold than echinacea
On this day in history: December 27, 1992 - Harry Connick, Jr., was arrested at Kennedy Airport in New York City after telling authorities he had an unloaded 9mm pistol in his luggage, which he said he had forgotten that his sister had given to him.
Born on this day in history: December 27, 1901 - Marlene Dietrich (1901 - 1992) Born in Berlin, Germany, actress and singer Marlene Dietrich gained international attention in The Blue Angel (1930) and moved to Hollywood with its director, Josef von Sternberg, who starred her in six films that emphasized her persona of enigmatic sexuality. Resisting requests by the Nazis to return to Germany, she became a U.S. citizen in 1939.
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They're Here! - Mayor of French village threatens to call in army to deal with influx of UFO hunters who believe nearby mountain is "alien garage" Give Generously - stranger leaves gold nugget in Salvation Army kettle Throw Away the Key - indefinite detention possible for suspects at Guantanamo Bay
On this day in history: December 24, 1997 - It is revealed that actor Woody Allen (age 62) was married to his adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn (age 27) in Venice, Italy yesterday. She becomes her own stepmother, and Woody his own neurotic son in law.
Born on this day in history: December 24, 1905 - Howard Hughes (1905 - 1976) After inheriting the family oil business at 18, Texan Howard Hughes stepped into the role of entrepreneur. He used his fortune to create an empire that included film production, aviation companies, and medical research. His adventurous life—and mysterious seclusion in his later years—inspired the biopic The Aviator in 2004.
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My Christmas presents arrived! UPS showed the guitar items I ordered due to arrive December 28. I considered remaining at home today. I am very pleased that I did not! UPS delivered my Fender guitar case, Fender guitar picks, DiMario jumper cables, and microphone stand pick holders TODAY!
Law of the Land - jurors in murder trial forced to work through the night to accommodate the judge's vacation schedule The Kids Are Alright - 8-year-olds publish study in top science journal Can You Hear Me Now? - listening bugs found in Charlotte's town offices
On this day in history: December 23, - Actor Christian Slater arrested while trying to board a plane with a semiautomatic firearm. He is sentenced to community service.
Born on this day in history: December 23, 1964 - Eddie Vedder (1964 - ) Born Edward Louis Severson in Evanston, Illinois, rocker Eddie Vedder shot to the top of the music charts when he fronted the band Pearl Jam in 1990. Vedder and his group became leaders of the grunge movement with their first album, Ten (1991), which became an instant hit. Vedder went on to contribute to several soundtracks such as Dead Man Walking, I Am Sam, and Into the Wild.
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On this day in history: December 22, 1991 - Charles Barkley arrested on charges of battery and disorderly conduct, Milwaukee. He had punched a heckler, but was acquitted.
Born on this day in history: December 22, 1945 -[ Diane Sawyer (1945 - ) Broadcast journalist Diane Sawyer began her career in 1967 as a weathergirl. She then became a Nixon press aide in 1970. Returning to TV news in 1984, Sawyer was the first woman correspondent on 60 Minutes, and in 1989 she joined ABC News. In 2009, she announced that she would be leaving "Good Morning America" to become the anchor for "ABC World News."
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Victor/Victoria - husband turns out to be a woman and a thief Surf's Down - the FCC's threat to Internet freedom Animal Kingdom - dog in Germany gives birth to 17 puppies
On this day in history: December 21, 1970 - President Nixon meets with prescription drug addict Elvis Presley at the White House to discuss The King's becoming a special drug enforcement agent. He presents Nixon with a pistol, and receives a special DEA badge in return.
Born on this day in history: December 21, 1957 - Ray Romano (1957 - ) Born New York City, comedian-actor Ray Romano landed an appearance on "The Tonight Show." In 1996, he debuted the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," which earned several Emmys and ran for nine seasons. A documentary about his stand-up gigs was released in 2007 and his new sitcom, "Men of a Certain Age," hit the airwaves in 2009.
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Fighting Back - 71-year-old woman fights off attacker with frying pan Fighting Back Too - threatened store owner fights fire with gunfire Bah Humbug - Grinch site outs businesses that don't celebrate Christmas
On this day in history: December 20, 1971 - Talk show host Larry King, host of CNN's "Larry King Live," arrested in Miami on charges of grand larceny.
Born on this day in history: November 19, 1957 - 1957 - Billy Bragg (1957 - ) Born in Essex, England, songwriter Billy Bragg's debut album, Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984), hit No. 16 on the U.K. charts. In addition to his successful musical career, Bragg became a champion of populist activism in the mid-1980s. He is currently a board director for the Featured Artists Coalition, defending the rights of recording artists.
On this day in history: December 17, 1969 - The US Air Force terminates Project Blue Book, which investigated reports of UFOs.
Born on this day in history: December 17, 1929 - William Safire (1929 - 2009) Born in New York City, journalist William Safire got his big break as a speechwriter for President Richard Nixon in 1968. In 1973, he began work as a columnist for The New York Times, writing about the intricacies of language. He earned a Pulitzer Prize in 1978 and Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 for his contributions to the written word.
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Law of the Land - "new-car smell" cited in hit-and-run case Somebody's Watching You - PatriotApp links phone to agencies via Internet to inform on others YIKES! - UAE hotel erects 11-million-dollar Christmas tree
On this day in history: December 16, 1977 - The pinnacle of the Disco era attained with the release of the polyester-clad film Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta.
Born on this day in history: December 16, 1770 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) Born in Bonn, Germany, composer Ludwig van Beethoven studied under Haydn and possibly Salieri. His music is usually divided into three periods: the first, including his first two symphonies (1792-1802); second, including the Eroica symphony (803-12); and third, including the Mass (1813-26).
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