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When was Oxford University in England founded? T.J., New York CityAccording to legend, Oxford University was founded in 872 when King Alfred met some monks and had a scholarly debate that lasted several days. However, most scholars will tell you the ...

I'm just glad my parents waited until I moved out of the house to bring home Trinidad Morgua Scorpion chili peppers - the hottest kind of pepper in the world."Just from slicing them open, we all started coughing, almost as if it were pepper spray," m...

To learn moreFor more information about the Budongo Conservation Field Station in Uganda or to contribute to chimp research there, go to www.budongo.org.

They help with primate research in Uganda while roughing it at a field station in the wild

A Monroe County man was arrested after he attacked several people in a Fleetwood bar and kicked a police officer in the chest, borough police said.Eric L. Hussman became angry when he was cut off after having too much to drink late Saturday, accordin...

In new court papers, authorities respond to Spanier's request for specifics

A community menorah lighting was held Sunday, the fifth night of Hanukkah, at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing.Families were invited to bring menorahs and candles to the event, which also included children's crafts and refreshments.The eve...

The holiday train display at the Kutztown Area Historical Society has enchanted guests for several years, but this winter the miniature trains and village will come to life in a new way.For the first time in the history of the 500-square-foot display...

Big rise for ladies dancing, lords-a-leaping

Armed with glue guns, pine cones and holiday spirit, guests at Nolde Museum created unique critter ornaments from natural materials Sunday.The craft, which included birds and fish made from milkweed pods and teasel owls and rabbits, was the main feat...