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The founding of the U.S. Space Horse… Excuse us, the U.S. Space Force last year took the world by surprise and slight amusement. Granted, it was a logical step in the global arms race to see who will end up dominating the last frontier. After all, it’s not like the U.S. is alone in shooting …
As a journalist, it’s good to hear from your audience. They can provide you with important feedback and news tips, and there’s probably something to learn even from the vitriol people tend to throw your way. But in this case, a Florida TV news reporter can thank an eagle-eyed viewer for quite possibly saving her …
Continue reading “Email From ‘Guardian Angel’ Viewer Saves TV Reporter From Thyroid Cancer”
When you didn’t do your homework, you blamed it on the dog eating it, and when you didn’t pass your exam, you blame it on a falling meatball? This girl did, but hey, it’s 2020 and literally anything can happen. The whole meatball falling incident happened at the University of Georgia. Sam Lee is a …
Continue reading “Meatball Causes Exam Failure but Professor Gives An Extension”
The princess of a small principality declares independence because of an invalid pact made by old kings centuries ago. But the current power ruling over her small realm is not willing to let her go, and a usurper is after her throne. Such a plot sounds like something straight out of Game of Thrones or …
Continue reading “Princess Of Italian Micronation Vies For Independence, Contends With Usurpers”
It’s obvious at this point that 2020 is a complete shit show and literally anything is possible. And a kangaroo in Florida just gives more merit to that thought. The runaway roo was corralled near 1300 NE 2nd Avenue after about 30 minutes. “We just tried to corral it and keep it out of traffic,” …
Continue reading “On The Loose Kangaroo Captured in Fort Lauderdale”
Ah, Venice and its gondolas. We all know the scene – the gondolier singing in Italian as he rows a couple of lovebirds at night through the city’s canals. It’s one of the most recognizable local attractions in the world. And – although one could question how smart it is with the coronavirus – tourists …
Continue reading “Venice Limits Passenger Numbers On Gondolas Because Of Fat Tourists”
“I said Amy, we can take everything out and retire or we can bury it across the state of Michigan,” he said. But an actual treasure hunt, is he for real? These are the kind of things in books and movies, fictional tales of far-off lands and jewels. Or could it be real? Anything is …
Continue reading “Who Wants Tickets for a Real-Life Treasure Hunt?”
According to Gabriel Brawn of Maine, the man who sawzall-ed his neighbor’s garage, he was good with the man who originally built the structure, just not everyone that has since been residing on the property. Brawn used a land surveyor’s demarcation between the lots as his guide and removed the half of the garage that …
Continue reading “Man Saws Neighbor’s Garage in Half During Boundary Dispute”
Everybody loves a good, touching animal story and we at Oddee are no exceptions. We’ve covered a whole bunch of them earlier, from a runaway chicken to a grocery-delivering dog. But it’s not often that you come across a story that makes you feel this good. A Utah woman has just been reunited with her …
Continue reading “Microchip Brings Utah Cat Home To Her Owner After 10 Years”
Both scientists and everyday Joes have suggested many more or less creative solutions to tackle climate change over the years. The suggestions have ranged from eating babies to keeping worms in your kitchen. Unfortunately, no silver bullet solution has been found and many people are starting to get seriously worried. Some large companies have also …
Continue reading “Burger King Tackles Climate Change By Cutting Down On Cow Farts”