The average American eats 40 pounds of cheese a year. From nachos to spray cheese, most of us grew up with American singles. But at the dawn of 20th century, it doesn’t exist. Early Days of Cheese Cheese is a $144 billion empire. But in the early 1900s, more Americans than ever working long hours …
Texas authorities say that a man jumped or climbed onto a moving 18-wheeler before starting to dance. It all went wrong when the semi, traveling south on the Eastex Freeway, passed underneath a bridge. The man was knocked off the 18-wheeler according to the Houston Police Department. He landed on the freeway below. First responders …
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Mississippi day is celebrated on November 30th each year, starting with 2017. Here are a bunch of weird laws to celebrate Mississippi day. Illegitimate Children This is one weird law but if you are a parent to an illegitimate child, then you’re good. However, if you’re a parent to two illegitimate children, you could face …
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Have you read Strange and Weird Pennsylvania Laws: Part One? Because this is part two. When it Comes to Fishing In the state of Pennsylvania, it is unlawful for a person to use or possess Goldfish or Koi as bait for fishing. They don’t say whether this applies to all fish but it’s probably best …
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A sailor falls aboard and the waves drag him under to a watery grave. But at the last moment, a beautiful mermaid pulls him to the surface, saving his life. That’s stuff that only happens in fairy tales, right? You’d think so, but that’s what happened at Catalina Island, California. The only difference is that …
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Did you read Woman Mauled by Bear in Her Backyard: Part One? Because this is part two. There’re many factors adding to the bear sightings in Vermont. Anything from the population increase to a lack of rain limiting natural foods to unseasonable temperatures this fall. The attack happened at a condominium complex in Winhall but …
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Sarah Dietl, 43, was the woman mauled, then hospitalized and treated after the bear attack. It happened on Wednesday night, November 7th, 2022. She went into her Vermont backyard to let her Shih Tzu out of the house late that night. She recalls the time at just before 10 p.m. when her dog went out …
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It’s thought to be a veterinary first, the idea that this cat is neither male nor female. Originally, vets thought the kitten named Hope, was a female. However, once examined the cat was said to have no sex organs. According to the vets, they’re aware of hermaphrodite cats, though they are pretty rare, too. But …
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The woman opened up about her marriage to her step-brother. She says that though they received ‘judgment’ from friends, their parents supported them. Matilda Eriksson, 23, had known Samuli, 27, since their parents married back in 2019. It wasn’t until three years later that he went in for a kiss. Eriksson recalled her immediate reaction …
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The gears of diplomacy occasionally need a little lubricant. And what better way to leave a positive impression on a foreign dignitary than with a thoughtful gift? Delicacies or fine goods from your homeland are staples of diplomatic meetings. But sometimes, diplomats decide to give a more… Exotic present. Whether or not it’s intentional, the …
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