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The judge had an incredulous smile after a Michigan man with a suspended license Zoomed in to a court hearing while he was driving. NBC News/YouTube

News

Man Has Drive to Succeed… at Ironically Losing Court Case

A man in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was driving while he remotely called in to a court hearing regarding his suspended license, earning shock from the judge and a nomination for Most Ironic Act of 2024.

Sometimes, USPS stands for "U Speeding, Please Stop". Coolcaesar/Wikimedia Commons

News

USPS Mail Truck Caught Doing 105mph

Snail mail? Actually, almost jail mail after a USPS mail truck, generally seen double-parking and not moving at all, was pulled over doing north of 100mph in a 60. Unsurprisingly, the Mustang it was racing won.

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

Travel

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.

Floating Sauna Rescues Occupants from Icy Plunge Guardian News/YouTube

Travel

Tesla Plunges into Fjord, Rescued by a Floating Sauna

A bizarre incident, as a Tesla ended up in a fjord in Norway, led to an unconventional rescue by a floating sauna’s crew. The unexpected heroes, amidst the frigid waters, warmed up the rescued duo, and no injuries were sustained.

1910 Brooke Swan Car Classic Non-American Cars/Facebook

Curiosities

Feathers, Fluster, and Fines: The Swan Car - A Quirky Chapter in Auto History

The Swan Car, a creation of the early 1900s by engineer R.N. Matthewson, is known for its swan-inspired design and eccentric features. Its journey from Calcutta to the Louwman Museum in the Netherlands is a captivating piece of automotive history.