Ziad Mohammed’s parents didn’t know until he was born about the medical condition that had already robbed him of his arms and legs. In his 11 years, Ziad has adapted impressively to his circumstances. Using the short stumps he does have, he’s learned to get around his family’s home, and even to feed himself. But as he reached school age, his disability started to hit hard. The only...

A gang that stole nearly $200,000 worth of cheese and wine has been nabbed after a raid was captured on video by surveillance cameras, according to Italian officials. The culprits escaped with 16,000 bottles of wine and 168 wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a series of heists during 2015 and last year, the country's Interior Ministry said in a statement. Ten suspects were arrested...

A Las Vegas bus is offering passengers more than a quick commute -- it serves as a mobile clinic to cure hangovers in 45 minutes. The Hangover Heaven Bus, run by Dr. Jason Burke, can be found seven days a week parked at various locations around the Las Vegas strip to offer refuge to hard partying people who find themselves feeling the post-alcohol sickness. The three packages offered at the...

A New York-based fragrance company has released a new perfume to allow cat lovers to recreate the scent of kitten fur. The new fragrance by Demeter Fragrance Library, accurately named Kitten Fur, was manufactured to capture the smell of the "PURRfect spot" just behind a kitten's neck. "15 years in the making, we've captured the olfactory essence of warmth and comfort," the company said....

A Washington state Costco shopper had to shed his pants in a hurry when his cellphone abruptly caught fire in his pocket, witnesses said. Witnesses said they followed smoke Thursday to the hardware aisle of the Costco in Puyallup and found a man frantically removing his pants. "There was so much smoke. And there were two or three people who had a fire extinguisher. They were trying to help...

A pastor in Sierra Leone has unearthed a 706-carat diamond, according to the government, in one of the largest precious stone finds ever made worldwide. The discovery was made by Pastor Emmanuel Momoh in an artisanal mine in the village of Koyadu in eastern Kono district, a government statement said on Thursday. "A 706-carat diamond was presented to President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma yesterday...

The owner of a video game-themed bar in Canada said a Siri error has sent users seeking prostitutes to his business. Alvin Acyapan of co-owner of Meltdown eSports Bar in Toronto shared photos to Reddit of Apple's voice-activated search tool suggesting the business when asked where to find prostitutes, after he received multiple calls seeking escorts. "We sometimes get calls really late...

An Alabama man noticed a toad hanging out on his front porch "needed a hat," so he created several -- and photographed the amphibian's fashion show. Redditor 1158pm said he had spotted the toad hanging out on his front porch on multiple occasions, so he decided to make some hats out of foam paper and other craft supplies. He shares photos of the toad sporting the tiny hats on Reddit. The...

Unsteady sleepers whose schedules were thrown out of whack by Daylight Saving Time might want to take a few moments Monday to observe National Napping Day. National Napping Day, which is observed each year on the Monday following the "spring forward" time change, encourages observers to grab an afternoon rest. The holiday was created in 1999 by Boston University professor William Anthony...

An Australian teenager only set out to mock his local elections, but ended up going internationally viral with a campaign poster reading: "I'm 15. You can't vote for me." A sign made by Connor Barney, 15, drew attention in West Australia when he placed it at the roadside next to several serious campaign signs. The sign, which blends in nicely with the legitimate campaign ads, bears the...