Beware Of Rocks By The River
A woman in Germany picked up what she thought was a chunk of amber. She put it in her pocket, but it caught fire — it was white phosphorous from World War II. Firefighters quickly put out the fire.
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The Case Of The Returning Ring
A woman lost her high school ring once in 1979, before her father found it in a pawn shop. Then she lost it again, but was reunited after someone found it and posted a picture on Facebook.
An Update On The Priests Who Walked Into A Bar
A pub in Cardiff, Wales mistakenly initially turned away student priests after staff thought they were in costume. The bar has since named a drink after them, the "Thirsty Priests."
What Bloodied This Teen's Feet? Tiny Marine Flesh Eaters Had Scientists Stumped
After a 30-minute soak, Sam Kanizay left the water bleeding profusely. Exactly what attacked him puzzled experts, though — that is, until his father tracked down some of the little creatures.
NPR News Nuggets: Love At Sea, Peanut Butter Jailbreak Time & City Hall Climbs
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
We Miss You: Europol Writes Postcards To Its Most Wanted Fugitives
"Don't you miss the taste of real Italian cuisine, prepared with love by someone who really loves you?" Italian police write to a fugitive accused of murder, drug trafficking and robbery.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be NASA's Next Planetary Protection Officer?
The job posting has elicited headlines about how the space agency is seeking a person to defend Earth from aliens. But it's really more about microorganisms than little green men.
Denmark's Prince Henrik Says He Won't Be Buried With His Wife
Denmark's Prince Henrik has repeatedly said that he is upset about the fact that he was never made King Consort, and that frustration has grown. He believes that he has been discriminated against.
7 Priests Walk Into A Bar
Seven student priests tried to get into a bar in Cardiff, Wales, but the staff at first turned them away, thinking they were dressed up for a bachelor party. The bar apologized with a free round.
Man Climbs 500-Foot Philly City Hall
A man climbed to the top of Philadelphia's City Hall, about 500 feet up. City officials only found out after he posted a video on YouTube.