Gene Simmons Wants To Trademark Hand Gesture
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is trying to get a trademark for the hand sign with index and pinkie fingers up and thumb out. In sign language it means, "I love you."
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Coming Soon To A Theater Near You: The Slow And The Slightly Irritated
Police in Alabama were led on a chase by a man they say stole a truck. But he couldn't get it out of first gear, and never topped 30 mph. The transmission finally seized up and he was arrested.
When You Want To Go To Jail, This Is Worse
In Kansas City, a man says he robbed a bank to be jailed, so he would get away from his wife. But his public defender cited the defendant's health issues, and instead he will get home confinement.
A New Way To Do Research For A Paper On Kleptomania
A college student in Wyoming was arrested trying to leave a store with three TVs. Police said they found many stolen items in her dorm room. She told police she was working on a paper on kleptomania.
Eagles Adopt Baby Red-Tailed Hawk, Putting Aside Violent Species Rivalry
In British Columbia, a pair of bald eagles are caring for a baby red-tailed hawk, in addition to their own three eaglets. The species have been known to fight to the death.
A Musical Opus In A Single Note
A musician set a world record by hitting a piano key 824 times in one minute.
Young Men, Not Ready To Grill On Their Own, Search For A Dad
Some men in their 20s advertised on Craigslist for an experienced dad to grill burgers and hot dogs for them on Father's Day weekend. They tell KHQ-TV they're not ready to fill the B-B-Que dad role.
Canadian Man Keeps Mowing His Lawn Despite Tornado Threat
There's a photo that's gone viral of a Canadian man mowing his lawn, like it's no big thing. In the background of the photo is a huge black tornado. Despite calls to come inside, he kept mowing.
NPR News Nuggets: A Love For Pizza, A Race For Cheese & North Korea's 'iPad'
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
Enormous Rubber Duck In Canada Is Counterfeit, Artist Alleges
A Dutch artist says Ontario should be using his giant duck instead of a similar Johnny-come-lately giant duck. But the skirmish raises bigger questions about copycats and public art.