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Some time ago, we brought you the story of Spaceport City, the planned, floating commercial space station in Japan. But as is usual with these things, someone is already taking things a step further. Orbital Assembly Corporation, a California-based futuristic construction company, is planning the world’s first space hotel. According to the firm’s ambitious plans, …
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According to the tagline of the 1979 scifi horror classic Alien, no one can hear you scream in space. Apparently, that’s also true for gardens. Did you know that plants are actually able to call for help when they’re being attacked? Indeed, to paraphrase another science fiction bestseller, they have no mouth but they must …
Continue reading “Horror Movie-Inspired Caterpillar Stops Tomatoes from Screaming for Help”
Insane conspiracy theories are usually nothing more than slightly chuckle-worthy light news. But for every funny story, there’s one case where an unhinged person brainwashed into outlandish beliefs does some irreversible damage. Case in point, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on February 25 that a woman sentenced to 15-40 years in jail for the murder …
Continue reading “Woman Belonging to Alien Reptile Cult to Stay in Jail for Shooting Boyfriend”
First things first, if you’re sensitive to violence, maybe go read something else. This stuff is about to get graphic. A 42-year-old Oklahoman man is under arrest, suspected of committing three murders. During the investigation, authorities have revealed gruesome details of the murders, including attempted cannibalism. Lawrence Anderson, from Chickasha, OK, stands accused of killing …
Continue reading “Triple Murderer Cooks Woman’s Heart to Feed it to His Family”
Mayonnaise is many people’s favorite spread, whether it’s slathered on BLTs and burgers or used as a condiment on fries. But who knew it could also help wildlife ravaged by an environmental catastrophe? Thick globules of oil tar started washing up on the shores off Israel on February 18, according to LiveScience. Since then, the …
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When you think about nuns, you might be picturing solemn, decent women dedicated to contemplation and prayer. But this monastic duo from Ireland doesn’t give a hoot or a holler about such stereotypes. A pair of nuns from County Cork southern Ireland are in hot water for breaching COVID-19 pandemic orders. The sisters, belonging to …
Continue reading “Rebel Nuns Break COVID Rules to Attend Exorcism”
There’s nothing weird about moving houses – all of us have to go through it at least a few times in our lives. But literally moving houses is a whole other thing altogether. It’s a massive undertaking to rip up a house and take it somewhere else, but apparently it can be done. Case in …
Continue reading “Victorian House Uprooted and Moved Seven Blocks Through San Francisco”
This year’s period of Lent started this week. During this time, adherents of some Christian denominations are supposed to give up one or more earthly pleasures in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice. Food has traditionally been a significant part of Lent. Christians are encouraged to give up eating meat, and to fast in preparation for Easter. …
Continue reading “Ohio Man Continues His Lent Tradition of Beer-Only Diet”
Humanity has come a long way since the times of the ancient Romans. We’ve created technological marvels beyond their wildest imaginations, brought the world together in incomprehensible ways, and even left the planet and gone to the moon. But in some ways, we’re still the same people. For instance, we’re still just as obsessed with …
Continue reading “Archeologists Find ‘Highly Significant’ Roman Penis Carving in UK”
Unless you work in finance, banking and economics aren’t probably the most thrilling subjects. They’re important, sure, but most people can’t really get into them unless something goes terribly wrong. And boy, oh boy, has something gone wrong. In fact, a U.S. judge described this case as “one of the biggest blunders in banking history.” …
Continue reading “Citibank Accidentally Sends Half Billion to Lenders, Judge Says They Can Keep It”