A North Carolina Baseball Team Has Rebranded as the Sock Puppets — Here's Why

Photo: Burlington Sock Puppets A baseball team based in Burlington, North Carolina, has rebranded with a unique new name. On Monday, Burlington’s baseball club — formerly known as the Burlington Royals as part of Minor League Baseball — announced in aYouTube videothat team will now be called the Burlington Sock Puppets as part of the revamped Appalachian League. The Appalachian League is a collegiate summer baseball league. “As we explored all possible identities for the team and engaged locally with so many different people, the stories and responses revolved around the uniqueness of what makes Burlington so special — and ultimately it’s the people,” said Ryan Keur, owner and president of the club.

A North Dakota Brewing Company Put Pictures of Adoptable Dogs on Its Beer Cans

A number of adorable dogs in North Dakota are struggling to get adopted, so a local brewery is intervening. Fargo Brewing Companysharedon Twitter that it has teamed up with4 Luv of Dog Rescueto draw some attention to the pups in need of a home — who have been dubbed “One-der” dogs. By putting images of the dogs onto the beer cans, both companies hope that they will finally find the safe homes they deserve.

A Nutrition Expert Shares 8 Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving spread.Photo: Credit: Getty Images/Liza McCorkle Thanksgivingis right around the corner — and many people find themselves struggling to stick to their health goals on a day associated with calorie overload, indulgence and the aftereffects of bloat and lethargy. For those looking to lighten up a little on Thanksgiving — but still enjoy their favorite foods —Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, Los Angeles-based sports and performance dietitian, spoke to PEOPLE about some of her savviest strategies.

A Pack of Otters at a New Hampshire Aquarium Are Hand Painting Valentines for Their Fans

Photo: living shores aquarium TheLiving Shores Aquariumin Glen, New Hampshire, is home to several little Picassos with paws. The aquarium’s otters recently spent a day painting valentines for their fans, using bright pink and red otter-safe paint and their furry mitts to make masterpieces. The artists behind the works are Peanut, Jelly, Saco, Harry, and Teddy. All of the animal painters are Asian small-clawed otters that “are extremely social, intelligent and vocal,” according to the aquarium.

A Paper Mill Worker Called Cops on Coworker, Then Was Found Dead in Vat. Was It Murder or Suicide?

Mike Piaskowski.Photo: Falco Ink For more than two years, the people of Green Bay, Wisc., debated the mysterious 1992 death of a paper mill worker who was found at the bottom of a vat with a weight tied around his neck. But three decades and six murder convictions later, the speculation about how 35-year-old Tom Monfils' died has yet to subside. A new documentary about the early murder investigation is set to be released next month, giving a fresh new look at what director Michael Neelsen has said is “a part of Wisconsin lore.