It’s never a dull day at Waffle House. When a busjacker isn’t driving by to drop off a passenger, you can be sure something bizarre is going down. The staff might, for example, find someone impersonating a federal agent showing up at the restaurant’s doorstep. That’s what one Waffle House in Tennessee recently had to …
We all know the basic gist of Frankenstein, right? It’s about a scientist who used parts from deceased humans to create his very own giant monster of a man. Whether or not this Montana rancher has read the story, he sure was determined to become a real-life Frankenstein. He, however, didn’t aim to build a …
It’s officially National Oregon Day and here’s more fun facts about Oregon. Do you know all the fun facts on this list? Clint Eastwood lived in Oregon and worked at Weyerhaeuser Sawmill in Springfield. He left after seeing how dangerous lumberjacking was. The Goonies was filmed in Astoria. There were also a few takes in …
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Have you seen the classic 1989 comedy Weekend at Bernie’s? If not, the basic gist is that two pals prop up their deceased boss’ corpse to fool people into thinking he’s still alive. But why are we bringing up a 35-year-old movie? Well, that’s because these two Ohio women have clearly seen it one too …
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Did you know Oregon is home to the tater tot? Enjoy the rest of these Oregon fun facts to celebrate National Oregon Day! The Decemberists, Everclear, The Dandy Warhols, Elliot Smith, Pink Martini, and Esperanza Spalding, all came from Oregon. About ¼ of the llamas in the United States live in Oregon. The llamas and …
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Imagine a scenario where an educator, whether a teacher or a school principal, knowingly commits a crime. Should they be punished more severely than regular Joe? On one hand, you could argue that teachers should show impeccable morals to help young students grow up right. On the other, everyone should be equal in the eyes …
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Even among the rowdy crowd of rock stars, punk rockers are famed for outrageous stunts. Ever since the days of Sex Pistols, punks have built a (sometimes undeserved) reputation for irreverence, violence, and heavy substance consumption. We’re saying this because even against this backdrop, this punk singer’s actions are really low. Nashville, Tennessee-based hardcore punk …
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Usually, when things end up in people’s behinds, they try to act like they have no idea how it happened. Take, for example, the man who “slipped and fell” on a WWII-era artillery shell. The fellow from our story, however, had no qualms whatsoever about sticking stuff where the sun don’t shine. Police in Texas …
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There’s a global competition among criminals to find who can commit the most outlandish crime. There has to be, looking at the bizarre thefts that keep popping up all around the world. At the end of last year, we brought you the story of the Florida woman whose driveway was stolen. Then, just last week, …
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If it’s not nailed down, somebody will try and steal it. From gallons of bull semen to a home’s driveway, it seems enterprising criminals will pilfer anything, no matter how big. Yet, this latest case really pushes the limits of what’s feasible to steal. When we first learned about it, we figured there must be …
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