ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH

New Year’s jam: Pa. strawberry is busted during test drop

HARRISBURG, Pa.

An 80-pound illuminated strawberry that’s lowered every New Year’s Eve in downtown Harrisburg has ended up in a messy jam.

The berry fell three stories and smashed during a practice run at the Hilton Harrisburg on Friday.

Officials say a faulty harness clip is to blame.

The Hilton is working to build a new strawberry for revelers to ring in 2014 on Tuesday night.

The strawberry drop started in 1989.

The berry that broke Friday had been used for around 10 years.

Arizona family says crucifix formed on cheesecake

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.

A suburban Phoenix family says their Christmas cheesecake sent them the message of a holiday miracle.

The Arizona Republic reported that when the family in Scottsdale, Ariz., pulled their dessert out of the oven, it cracked as it cooled and formed a crucifix.

The family members, who have not given their names publicly, said the crucifix is a message.

They say they won’t be eating the cheesecake.

Instead, the family members were planning on selling it and donating the money to a local charity or church.

Associated Press