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I'm a hand model in NYC — I'm earning $30K a year just holding things on camera

New York beauty Alexandra Berrocal is as hardworking as any other model in the Big Apple — except that a day on the job doesn’t require much heavy lifting for the...

Peeing on plants is the gardening world’s hot new trend — but there’s a catch

Urine for a real shock. Gardeners are pouring pee onto their plants, saying human urine contains nutrients that make flora thrive. However, simply unzipping your pants and watering your plants...

Dresses and suits are free for teens chasing prom dreams at this NYC shop: 'It's a rite of passage'

"When my students come in, I get excited when they find something and seeing their faces light up because they finally found something, especially if they're underprivileged," one guidance counselor...

I'm marrying my GrubHub delivery driver — it was love at first knock

Hannah Bullerman was only expecting fried pickles and chicken wings at her doorstep — but love rang instead in the form of a "kind-eyed" GrubHub driver.

Fire crew rescues adorable poodle trapped under home's patio

The Swansea West crew firefighters had to tunnel under the property to reach the pup - after being called out at 7:11 a.m. on Tuesday.

Breeding cows that fart less could help curb global warming: new study

No need to make a stink — controlling bovine flatulence could be key to helping curb global warming.

My name is Taylor Swift and I’ve gone through hell because of it — employers won’t even hire me

"I get called the wee Taylor Swift," says the 5-foot-tall, 19-year-old who shares the global pop star's moniker.

You’re not dreaming: Those 'I’m not a robot' CAPTCHA tests are getting harder

The pesky puzzles are used to ward off bots that crash sites or jeopardize security.

Meet the Long Islander who won $100K playing Candy Crush on the LIRR — now he's gunning for $1M

"The LIRR became a lot sweeter when I began to play Candy Crush Saga. From there, beating levels became a staple in my day," he bragged.

'Miracle' babies who met in the hospital just had a baby of their own

"It was just amazing. The first person he met is the person he's got a baby with," said one proud grandmom.

Jelly Roll opens recording studio in juvenile detention center where he was incarcerated

Jelly Roll helped fund the music studio with proceeds from his Bridgestone Arena headlining show in December

I rescued a tiger from an NYC apartment — and other animal tales from Bronx Zoo honcho's 50 years on the job

Jim Breheny has been at the Bronx Zoo for 51 years, starting with a role at the children's zoo when he was 14 in the early 1970s. "No, I never...

'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer battle: 'A difficult time'

"I've wanted for a long time to share with you a health update and I've been waiting for the strength to do so," she penned Wednesday on Instagram.

I'm 61 but have the body of a 38-year-old — here's how I biohacked the aging process

This budding Benjamin Button is spilling his secrets.

Hero mom saves 17-day-old baby in cardiac arrest by performing CPR: 'He was blue'

The mom of seven has now made it her mission to raise awareness and educate future parents on CPR in case they ever find themselves in a similar situation.

Mom 'terrified' to discover baby she was caring for in hospital wasn't hers — here's how she found out

Maisie Beth, 22, gave birth to her daughter Isabelle last September.

Blue Man Group founder turns his head into wild canvas for wearable art — he's 'making baldness cool'

Similar to how people express their personalities through hair and nails, performer Chris Wink realized he could do that with his head.

I gave birth to a stranger's baby at 27 — being a surrogate paid for the $500,000 house of my dreams

A single mother of one helped a couple have a child of their own through surrogacy — using the proceeds to buy her and her daughter their dream house. Teale Kelley,...