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Frozen embryos, or living children? Gingras Thomsen and Wachs LLP Lawyers website/No photographer credit listed

News

Ice Ice Baby? Court Rules Frozen Embryos are Children

Baby, it’s COLD outside! The Alabama Supreme Court dropped an extremely un-CHILL ruling when it declared that a FROZEN embryo is legally a child. The court’s decision is getting a FROSTY reception. Do I need to stop being a SNOWFLAKE or should the state put the ruling on ICE?

Shots shots shots shots sho - uh, never mind. Marcello Consolo/Creative Commons

Nature

Illinois Bar Offering Cicada-Infused Malört

When life gives you cicadas, make cicada-ade. Or perhaps combine the noisy insects having a once-in-a-17-year season throughout the Midwest with another regional phenomenon, disgusting Chicago liqueur Malört?

This outfit on a first date should raise questions Petr Sidorov/Unsplash

News

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.

"Want a bite of this acorn, guvna? How about a knuckle sandwich? Why don't you p**s off, mate." lincswildlifepark/Instagram

Animals

Four-Letter Birds: Cussing Parrots Are All the Rage at English Zoo

The African Grey parrots and their blue language are getting lots of local and worldwide attention for their potty mouths, which are equal parts offensive, adorable, and hilarious.

If you thought Uber Eats deliveries couldn't get slower, wait till you get one on horseback. TikTok / @jessielouiset

Curiosities

Mane Course? Uber Eats Delivered on Horseback

A video of a horseback delivery has gone viral, but Uber Eats is not ready to trot the service out everywhere.

Asking students to provide answers to questions is a cruel way to teach, if you think about it. NEOSiAM 2024+/Pexels

News

Huh? Teacher Sued for Asking Student to Solve a Problem

A parent in South Korea sued a teacher for asking a child to write an answer on a chalkboard in front of the class. One person’s idea of abuse is another person’s idea of “teaching.”

One down, 999 to go... Anthony/Wikimedia Commons

Food

Wawa Fan Has Impressive Collection, Also Probably Diabetes

You may think you’re a fan of (mostly) Northeastern convenience store Wawa, but one megafan has got receipts, namely 1,000 order slips in numerical order. And while the store may still be his favorite, he’s currently seeking a new hobby.

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Sports

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.

News

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.