The Grasshopper In The Van Gogh
When museum conservators examined Vincent Van Gogh's Olive Trees, they found something curious stuck in its paint: a grasshopper. Could it be just some weird leftover — or a crucial clue?
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Stores: Stop Torturing Your Employees With Christmas Music
Psychologist Linda Blair said workers are less productive when stores play Christmas music nonstop. "You're simply spending all your energy trying not to hear what you're hearing," she told Sky News.
What New York City Has In Common With 'Footloose'
Scott Simon talks to Andrew Muchmore, whose Brooklyn bar was fined under an obscure city law banning dancing in most bars and restaurants. The New York City Council voted to repeal the law this week.
Skip To 'The Good Part' Of Romance Audiobooks
For people who love a good romance novel, getting to the steamy moments is a little easier. Audible has launched a feature for some romance audiobooks that lets listeners skip to the "good part."
Facing 60 Days In Jail, He Flees The Courthouse. Now He Faces More Time
A 19-year-old man in Ohio walked out of court just after being sentenced to 60 days in jail, leading police on a car chase before he crashed into an SUV. He's likely to face more charges for fleeing.
Twitter Employee Temporarily Takes Trump's Account Offline
For 11 minutes Thursday evening, President Trump's Twitter account was deactivated. It was caused by a Twitter employee on their last day of work, the company said.
A Frankenstein Baby Born On Halloween
Oskar Frankenstein was born in Florida on Tuesday to Kyle and Jessica Frankenstein. The baby's grandmother said everyone is excited and it's the first baby in their family born on Halloween.
Pope Francis Gets Sleep Whenever He Can, Even While Praying
The 80-year-old pontiff told Catholic TV 2000 that sometimes when he prays for long periods of time, he dozes off. But Saint Therese did it too he said, referring to a 19th century nun.
After 20 Years, Can Cornell Finally Bust Open Its Great Pumpkin Mystery?
In 1997, someone speared a pumpkin on the top of a 173-foot tower. It stuck around for months, an object of fascination and speculation. And no one knows who did it ... unless you know. Wait, do you?
A Phone Shared Play-By-Play Of Its Owner's Day In The NYT Comments Section
A woman was using her phone's dictation function to comment on a story. Her friend arrived. The phone kept recording. So her political comment turned to eggs, Cape Cod, a bum knee — and went viral.