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People

Woman dials 911 over cold onion rings

THIBODAUX, La., -- A diner upset because her onion rings were cold dialed 911 and summoned police to a Thibodaux, La., restaurant.

Smiley

Ark's Quantum Quirks for 18 November 2005 - Part 2

Ark

Rocket

Ashes of 'Star Trek' actor grounded by dud rocket

In life, James Doohan was the "Star Trek" engineer who worked miracles on the Enterprise, but a rocket meant to blast his remains into space had engine trouble.

Comment: The lead engineer stated, "I cannot do it, Captain. I dunnot have the power!"


Monkey Wrench

Changes to the Signs Page that will never be implemented. #96

Change #96

Monkey Wrench

Changes to the Signs Page that will never be implemented. #114

Change #114

Comment: Whatduhyamean "changed to"? I thought that was the theme song!


Bomb

World's oldest animal turns 175

She was born when slavery was still legal in Britain, and was an adult by the time of the American Civil War. She witnessed the invention of the bicycle and Morse Code, and helped Charles Darwin to formulate his theory of evolution. Her name is Harriet, and next week she celebrates her 175th birthday, the oldest creature on Earth.

Comment: Happy Birthday, Harriet!


Arrow Down

George Goes to Heaven

The Signs of the Times Joke of the Day!

Stop

Death renews iceman 'curse' claim

Should working with Oetzi carry a health warning?

Bomb

Sights, shivers and signs

They're coming again.

It's 4:24 a.m. on Oct. 13, and senior Mollie Segal's palms are pressed against the cold glass of her back door. Her eyes widen as she peers through the mist condensing around the spot where her nose, like her palms, is stuck to the glass. She is standing less than 15 feet away from, not just one ghost, but a whole Civil War platoon of them marching through her backyard.

Telescope

Miracles & Mary: Illinois A Mecca For Sightings

Illinois is a hotspot for Marian "sightings." Alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary have soared with dozens in just the past two decades.