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Giant Florida eyeball belonged to a swordfish, state says

It looks like the big blue eyeball found on a Florida beach last week was cut out of a swordfish hauled in by a deep-sea angler, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Monday.

National chicken cacciatore day

(CNN) -- Catch this food holiday while you can - October 15 is National Chicken Cacciatore Day!

World egg day

Get cracking! Today marks the very special occasion that is World Egg Day.

How I learned to make underwater robots

(CNN) -- With the presidential election coming up, it's hard to go anywhere without hearing an opinion on the candidates' plan for the economy, specifically manufacturing jobs.

World egg day

(CNN) -- Get cracking! Today marks the very special occasion that is World Egg Day.

National sausage pizza day

(CNN) -- Meat lovers rejoice! October 11 is National Sausage Pizza Day.

National angel food cake day

(CNN) -- Today's food holiday gives you wings! October 10 is National Angel Food Cake Day.

Man dies after bug eating contest

A 32-year-old man downed dozens of roaches and worms to win a python at a Florida reptile store, then collapsed and died outside minutes later.

NBA rookie Royce White battles anxiety disorder and fear of flying

(CNN) -- Royce White faces an extraordinary challenge at the start of his rookie year with the Houston Rockets, before the season even begins. He is terrified to fly.

Election-year travel so elegant, you'll swear a lobbyist paid for it

(CNN) -- It's election time in the United States, and what better way to get into the spirit than by taking a politically inspired trip?

Today's special: a cafe on a mission of empowerment

CNN) -- Drake takes drink orders, greets regular customers with a warm handshake and sets the tables for the next wave of the lunch crowd.

Sex offender accused of unusual Obama, Romney threats

A convicted sex offender was arrested and charged with making death threats against President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Facebook ad celebrates 1 billion users, chairs

Fresh off the news that it's reached a huge milestone -- 1 billion users -- Facebook on Thursday rolled out a video comparing the social network to other things that bring people together.

National taco day

Taco 'bout a great day - October 4 is National Taco Day!

National taco day

(CNN) -- Taco 'bout a great day - October 4 is National Taco Day!