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Always Ask Witches Follow-Up Questions

Sure we all loved Harry Potter. But when those characters are real and also adults, it can end up being a way worse story.

They found love in a hopeless place. Hop Shops/YouTube

Curiosities

Couple Weds in Kentucky Gas Station’s “Disco Bathroom” on Purpose

Choosing to start their union where 50% of marriages end, the toilet, newlyweds Logen Abney and Tiana Ailstock recently got hitched in what some would consider a crappy venue: a Kentucky gas station’s viral “disco bathroom.” 

The record-breaking shoelace was over half a mile long and was a good use of time and resources. City Museum, krcg13news/Instagram

World Records

St. Louis Museum Has World on a String After Setting Shoelace Record

The City Museum added to its list of world records, and having the longest-ever shoelace will surely make it a bigger tourist attraction than the Louvre in Paris or the Met Museum in New York.

Aaron Phoenix ahouseof1000inverts/Instagram

Animals

Man Befriends 700 Tarantulas: Therapy or Nightmare Fuel?

Aaron Phoenix, a 36-year-old from England, has turned his home into a sanctuary for over 700 tarantulas, finding therapeutic healing in caring for these creatures. He now envisions turning it into a profession, planning to educate and sell spiders to, fellow enthusiasts.

I told you that xxl mega burrito combo was a bad idea. Mick Garratt/Creative Commons

Animals

Flatulent Pigs, Cows Being Forced To Pony Up For Gas Tax

If you’re a barnyard animal that enjoys farting, you may want to steer clear of Denmark, as they’re betting the farm on you, enacting a tax on livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their livelihood

As a result of your selfishness, this dog has lost his job. Royal Canadian Mounted Police/No Photographer Listed

Animals

Shown the Doggy Door: Fired Drug Dogs Face Abysmal Job Market

Pink Tongues and Pink Slips: With legalized marijuana, drug sniffing dogs are finding themselves out of work. What does the future hold for an unemployed dog with obsolete skills?

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Even he didn't know what his gooooooooaal! was YouTube/CBC News: The National

Raccoon Breaks Record For Sucking At Soccer

If you were on a soccer field for almost three minutes and didn’t score, defend, or even touch the ball, a coach would lecture you about effort. Raquinho the Raccoon, on the other hand, is being hailed as a hero for some reason.

Curiosities

Choices of Coffins for the Catalepsia Escape Room aka Dracula's wet dream. Horror Box/YouTube

World’s Smallest Escape Room is a Claustrophobic Coffin Nightmare

Do you love escape rooms, but hate being alive? Are you a Vampire trying to spice up date night? Are you just really, really bored? If so, “Catalepsy,” the world’s smallest escape room, might be the place for you.

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Just your run of the mill clothing-optional daytime bat fight. Stay Tuned/YouTube

Naked Woman Swings Spiked Bat In Bizarre Daytime Duel

What do you get when you mix a nudist, a spiked club, and a day at the beach? A real-life episode of “Naked and Afraid: Venice Beach Edition.”

Animals

Miss Baby Boo back home after more than a year.
She's seen some things. curtisorchard/Instagram

Foster Cat Returns Home; Won’t Say Where She Went

After a year-long disappearance, Baby Boo, the beloved foster cat of Curtis Orchard, has mysteriously returned back to her foster house. Now grown up, covered in piercings and going by the name Riptide, she’s set to be adopted by a new loving family.

Animals

The police take a picture with their newfound friend. Rocky distracted the cops so his accomplices could break out of jail. Texarkana Texas Police Department/Facebook

Cops and Hops: Police Encounter Pet Kangaroo

An unexpected call led Texarkana police to a friendly pet kangaroo, Rocky, at Spring Lake Park. The incident, shared on social media, brought a touch of joy and laughter to the community. Rocky is being held without bail and faces 12 years in prison.

Sports

2024 medals which may or may not be filled with chocolate. olympics/Instagram

Paris 2024 Unveils Historic Medals Infused With Eiffel Tower

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals will feature a piece of the Eiffel Tower, symbolizing the fusion of athletic achievement with French heritage. This innovative design aims to provide a historic prize for athletes, and to weaken the Eiffel Tower until it collapses.

Travel

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Taking in the Foliage Oscar Mayer/Facebook

Oscar Mayer is Looking for Wienermobile Drivers - Bonus Points if You’re Named Frank

Each year, Oscar Mayer seeks 11 adventurous individuals (and 1 recluse) for their “Wienermobile Spokesperson” role. The lucky dozen will drive the iconic 27-foot-long hotdog on cross-country journeys. To put that size in perspective, it is the length of 27 foot-long hot dogs end-to-end.

Curiosities

They found love in a hopeless place. Hop Shops/YouTube

Couple Weds in Kentucky Gas Station’s “Disco Bathroom” on Purpose

Choosing to start their union where 50% of marriages end, the toilet, newlyweds Logen Abney and Tiana Ailstock recently got hitched in what some would consider a crappy venue: a Kentucky gas station’s viral “disco bathroom.” 

World Records

Balloon Sculpture Created to Celebrate Chinese New Year Guinness World Records/Facebook

Hong Kong Sets New World Record With Astonishingly Huge Balloon Dragon

The world’s largest balloon dragon sculpture, 137.04 feet and crafted from 38,000 balloons, took flight in Hong Kong mall for Chinese New Year. The Guinness record-setting display symbolizes good luck and aims to inspire youth to pursue their passions.

Travel

Sukanen Ship Exploring Canada/YouTube

Unveiling the Untold Story of Canada’s Land-Locked Prairie Ship

Tom Sukanen, a Finnish-Canadian immigrant, built a ship in the middle of a Saskatchewan prairie with dreams of returning home. Despite hardships and ridicule, his legacy lives on in the Sontiainen Ship and Pioneer Village Museum.

Sports

Don Crisman, Gregory Eaton, and Tom Henschel of the "Never Miss A Super Bowl Club" 8 News Now-Las Vegas/YouTube

Three Fans Navigate Soaring Ticket Prices to Maintain Super Bowl Streak

The “Never Miss a Super Bowl Club,” down to three members, faced a threat to their streak due to high ticket prices for Super Bowl 58. Verizon’s intervention with free tickets ensured their reunion, continuing a tradition of witnessing every Super Bowl since 1967.