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Offbeat Octogenarians race to be oldest Everest climber Octogenarians race to be oldest Everest climber
An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who climbed Mount Everest five years ago, but just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit, was back on the mountain Wednesday to make another attempt at the title.
Offbeat Record 18-foot python caught in Florida Record 18-foot python caught in Florida
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the 18-foot-8-inch snake was caught May 11 alongside a road in rural Miami-Dade County.
Offbeat Slow pokes: Acupuncture helps hypothermic turtles Slow pokes: Acupuncture helps hypothermic turtles
Two endangered sea turtles that are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell are getting some help easing back into the wild - from an acupuncturist.
Offbeat 48-hour ride breaks Ferris wheel world record 48-hour ride breaks Ferris wheel world record
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
Offbeat Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar
A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.
Offbeat Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials say 18-year-old Braxton Bielski bagged the record gator last week at Choke Canyon State Park, about 90 miles south of San Antonio.
Offbeat City sues parking meter 'Robin Hoods' City sues parking meter 'Robin Hoods'
The city of Keene, N.H., has sued a group that feeds change into parking meters that are about to expire, saying members are harassing enforcement officers.