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Jacob Tucker Wins NCAA Slam Dunk Tournament

brad.bruner — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:27:30 +0000

Last month, a video of a Jacob Tucker pulling off a series of spectacular slam dunks became a viral hit. What made the video so striking is that Tucker, a guard for Division III school Illinois College, is white and under six-feet tall -- both traits that aren't typically associated with the dunk.

The purpose of the video was to convince the public to vote Turner into the NCAA's annual slam dunk contest. The public obliged, and on Thursday night, he justified their decision by winning it.

Man Finds $9 Million Lottery Ticket in the Nick of Time

brad.bruner — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:30:30 +0000

Doing your taxes is a pain, and many people put off their preparation until right before the mid-April filing date. Chicago man Irving Przyborski is certainly grateful he got a bit of a jump on his 2010 taxes .

That's because when Przyborski went into his tax files last week, he found a lottery ticket he had bought almost a year before among the paperwork. When Przyborski checked the numbers, he realized he was a winner to the tune of $9 million dollars!

Scottish Deerhound Wins Westminster Dog Show [VIDEO]

brad.bruner — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:20:53 +0000

Hickory, a Scottish Deerhound, has taken best in show at the Westminster Dog Show.

Although Hickory was the sixth-ranked show dog in the world, her victory was still an upset of sorts because it is the first time a Scottish Deerhound has grabbed the top prize in Westminster’s 80-year history.

Scottish Deerhounds are a relatively rare breed in the United States and resemble Irish Wolfhounds. After winning the championship, Hickory officially retired from competition. Read on to see a video of Hickory.