NPR News Nuggets: It's A Win For The Wookiees, Twitter's Power & Baby Bears
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
Strange News
Texas Teachers Give Student 'Most Likely To Become A Terrorist' Award
The Channelview Independent School District has apologized for the "poor attempt to poke fun" after 13-year-old honors student Lizeth Villanueva received the award.
40 Years After 'Star Wars' Error, Newspaper Apologizes To Wookiee Community
In its 1977 review, The Dallas Morning News called Chewbacca a "Wookie." Now, on the film's 40th anniversary, the long national nightmare has ended. On that note: We, too, have something to confess.
Cheap Fake Diamond Ring Turns Out To Be Very Real And Very Valuable
A woman bought a ring for cheap many years ago, thinking it was fake. It turned out to be real. Sotheby's is auctioning the ring off next month and it's expected to go for more than $450,000.
Go To Ocala For Everything Flamingo-Related
Cindy Dunlow said she has the world record for the largest flamingo paraphernalia collection. She collects it in her Ocala, Fla., frame shop.
Male Rompers: Could This Garment Be The Worst Idea Ever?
NPR's Michel Martin interviews Washington Post style editor Robin Givhan about the questionable new fashion curiosity — male rompers.
Will Someone Please Adopt This 'Utter Bastard Of A Cat'?
A rescue group in Australia is looking for someone to take in a gorgeous black rescue cat. But be warned: "Mr. Biggles is a despot and a dictator" who "does not like to be thwarted."
George W. Bush Photo-Bombs A Reporter
Fox Sports reporter Emily Jones was talking on camera about a Texas Rangers player when a baseball fan photo-bombed her. That fan was former President George W. Bush, who walked by and yelled, "Hey!"
Fourth-Grader Apologizes For Stealing Pen And Hazelnut From Oregon Capitol
During a tour of the Oregon State Capitol, a fourth-grader swiped a pen and a hazelnut. His mom made him write an apology to the governor. Gov. Kate Brown wrote back, and enclosed a new pen.
King Of The Netherlands Moonlights As A Pilot
For 21 years the king of the Netherlands has been leading a double life. He told De Telegraaf he occasionally takes a break from his royal duties to pilot a small plane for a Dutch airline.