Offbeat News
- Failing student accused of faking kidnapping May 20, 2013A college student in suburban Atlanta is accused of faking his own kidnapping to avoid telling his parents he was failing a class. […]
- 'Sushi cats:' The (weird) new trend in Japan May 20, 2013While some of the cats look somewhat cute posing on sticky rice, others appear terrified and some are just downright strange. […]
- Counter-terrorism agents killed in training accident May 20, 2013While few details have been released a Navy spokesman told WAVY-TV the accident happened onboard or near a sealift command ship. […]
- Ice Cream with Secret Ingredient, Man Naked on a Firetruck May 20, 2013A new flavor being offered at the Annapolis Ice Cream Company has a unique ingredient that locals love. […]
- Maker Faire draws weird and wonderful DIY works to Bay Area May 20, 2013Tens of thousands of people descended on the San Mateo County Fairgrounds on Saturday for the eighth annual Maker Faire, the enormously popular Do-It-Yourself festival that features everything from bicycle-powered sculptures to Tesla coils to stilt walkers. […]
- New DC rule requires unidentified dog mixes be called Xoloitzcuintli May 19, 2013A new DC rule calls for unidentified dog mixes to be called Xoloitzcuintli. Not sure what kind of dog you have - other than, of course, loveable? If you live in Washington D.C., identifying your dog to the District's health department just got easier, sort of. […]
- One winning ticket sold in Florida for record $600 million Powerball jackpot May 19, 2013A Powerball lottery ticket is printed out of a lottery machine at a convenience store in Chicago on Saturday, May 18, 2013. […]
- Burger King Blow-up Sparked by Rude Whopper Order: Weird Crimes May 19, 2013Pot Possession Charge At White Castle May 8: Harold and Kumar would be proud of this trip to White Castle. […]
