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Families can have an uncanny ability to turn seemingly pointless things into a fight, like food. We’ve all at least heard of an awkward Thanksgiving dinner where Aunt Clare and Uncle Frank start yelling at each other over the pecan pie’s sweetness. Usually, though, these fights resolve with some hurt feelings and maybe a few …
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It’s nothing uncommon for schoolchildren to pull some pranks on their places of learning. A recent spate of disturbing social media posts may have gone beyond a practical schoolyard joke, however. And whoever’s making the videos has enlisted a beloved Dr. Seuss character to help terrorize schools. From the U.S. to the U.K. and beyond, …
Everybody’s put something down and come back for it later, only for it to have disappeared into thin air. It might happen with your keys, a drink, or your phone. But surely you can’t misplace something as big as an island. Canada has shown us that it is indeed possible. A mysterious series of events …
Continue reading “Floating Mystery Island Appears and Disappears in Canadian Lake”
You’ve surely heard the urban legend about how we swallow 10 or so spiders while sleeping over our lives. Fortunately, that’s not true. Most animals want nothing to do with your gaping, snoozing maw. This bat obviously didn’t get that memo, though. Dr. Krista Edelman had a nightmarish wake-up recently. Her harmless, if a bit …
Continue reading “Virginia Woman Wakes Up with a Bat in Her Mouth”
In the rolling hills of northern Italy is an immaculately preserved, thousands of years old amphitheater of ancient Greek construction. It’s a prime tourist spot, with glowing reviews praising the structure and its genius discoverer. And none of it is real. Not even the reviews. Italian courts recently wrapped up a bizarre fraud case over …
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A small, good-natured prank between friends usually does no harm – in fact, it can build friendships. But once you start involving complete strangers, there’s a real chance you go too far. This young Polish man, though, went even further beyond that point. A 23-year-old pizza prankster from Poland is facing several years in prison. …
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You should never ignore the risks animals can pose to you when you’re out and about in the great outdoors. Indeed, most people will be on the lookout for bears, cougars, wolves, runaway dogs, moose, and the like. However, you shouldn’t ignore smaller and more timid critters. A beast as unintimidating as a beaver can …
Continue reading “Rabid Beaver Attacks Force Several Maryland State Parks to Close”
Italy is struggling with a difficult drought, and it’s painfully clear to see in Rome. The water levels of the Tiber River, which flows through the Eternal City, have fallen significantly. Although the river drying up is alarming, it has come with an unexpected silver lining. As the waters have receded, a historical curiosity has …
Continue reading “Italy’s Drought Reveals Emperor Nero’s (Mad Uncle’s) Bridge from Underwater”
Most people like listening to music while they drive. And if a hyped new album happens to come out, you’ll probably put it on during the commute. Be careful if you do, though. It might kill you. A new study has discovered that listening to the hot new tunes while driving could prove deadly. According …
Continue reading “Hyped Album Releases Are Directly Linked to Fatal Car Crashes”
Oh man, you just woke up in the middle of the night and you really need to go. But you’re so sleepy and it’s so cozy and warm under the blanket… Wouldn’t it be nice if the toilet could instead come to you? Now it can – but at a hefty cost. Allow me to …
Continue reading “World’s First Smart Robot Toilet Rolls to Your Bedside for Nighttime Business”