The New York City lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is one of the biggest events in New York City and it always draws a gigantic crowd no matter how cold. Even if it rains or snows, people pack shoulder to shoulder for blocks to be a part of the event which includes musical performances from big celebs in addition to the actual tree lighting. This year was no exception. Here are some of the things that were overheard in the crowd at this year's tree lighting.

There's a monkey running around Florida eluding police. He's been described as three foot, brown, and fast. Tampa police posted on their facebook page that "there is no probable cause for this monkey's arrest, however, we will work tirelessly to apprehend him." We went deep undercover to find out how the monkey managed to elude capture this long.

You think by now people would realize that slightly discounted off brand pieces of plastic aren't worth getting beat up. Come to think of it, deeply discounted brand name pieces of plastic aren't worth it either, and yet, crowds still rush to the malls for Black Friday. Here are some reasons why.

It's Thanksgiving so most of you are enjoying a big fat feast today, full of Turkey and carbs eight ways, and platters of vegetables prepared in the unhealthiest way possible. Chances are, you've overdone it. Here's a few signs.

It's the biggest travel day of the year and people will be moving around the country in all kinds of ways today. People will be getting in their cars, and jumping on planes and trains. But perhaps the most uncomfortable way to travel of all the options-- is the bus. If you happen to be one of the unfortunate many who will be grabbing a seat on a bus today to travel to your Thanksgiving destination, here are some things we hope you don't hear from your seatmate.

We're just two days away from the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York.  Not every float is a winner.  Here are some of the float ideas that didn't make it past the 'suggestion' stage.

Flu season is upon us. That means hacking coughs, headaches, nausea, and sneezing. Cheer yourself up taking solace that animals across the world sneeze their brains out just like us humans. Except it's most likely illegal to pour NyQuil down a sloths throat until it feels better where as it's not only accepted in humanity, it's encouraged.

This week Charles Manson shocked the nation when he applied for a license to get married. The lucky woman is "Star" an attractive 26 year old woman. He's 80, in jail, and considered a symbol of evil all over the world. So obviously this is not a conventional marriage.