On this day: February 13

Gigantic Sock Monkey Artfully Crafted in Glasgow Sets Record

Using nearly 200 feet of corduroy fabric, a Glasgow School of Art student has created Britain's largest sock monkey sculpture, earning a Guinness World Record. The whimsical creation showcases both artistic talent and a fondness for quirky craft.

South Australia Sky Mystery: Rocket Launch, Not UFO, Lights Up Night

A strange light over South Australia that had locals buzzing about UFOs was most likely caused by a rocket launch from South America, according to reports. The exact details about the rocket remain unconfirmed.

The earliest documented Halloween candy poisoning incident (1974)

In February 1974, newspapers reported what is now cited as the first recorded case of a child harmed after eating candy taken from a home; the episode helped launch national fears about poisoned Halloween treats despite limited evidence of deliberate tampering.

Earliest Documented Halloween Candy Poisoning Incident, 1974

In February 1974 a widely reported incident marked what is often cited as the earliest documented case of intentional Halloween candy poisoning in the United States: a child who had eaten candy laced with a toxic substance died, prompting national debate and media coverage about trick-or-treat safety.

Pentagon Publishes Declassified Cold War Bunker Blueprints

The Pentagon has released declassified blueprints and documents showing design and layout details of U.S. Cold War emergency bunkers and continuity facilities, offering new public insight into government planning for nuclear contingencies.