August 17th: National Thrift Shop Day
Because nothing says "fashion-forward" like a bedazzled vest that smells faintly of 1983 and regret.
Richard Cole
Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts to Definitely Not Get Your Dad
Father’s Day is the one day each year when we realize we have no idea what our dad likes. Here are a few things he definitely doesn’t.
Jason Salmon
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 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.
Bram Teitelman
Pajama-Clad Criminal Arrested in Bizarre Hamster Heist
Police in Columbus, Ohio found themselves chasing more than they bargained for when a suspect robbed a pet store and unleashed a four-legged frenzy into the city.
Missy Baker
What a Waste: Woman Finds Historic Artifact in Thrift Shop, But Gives Away the Meal Ticket to a Museum
Careful with that news story, it’s an antique: Yet another valuable find in a thrift shop, and more false hope given to millions of collectors out there looking for a big score.
Gabe Herman
World’s Worst Baseball Players Arrested After Bat Theft
Crime doesn’t pay. Neither did a trio of felons who were running a crime ring in which they stole baseball bats worth almost $4000. But was the reason they did it in the first place that they didn’t play ball?
Bram Teitelman
Sleep Tissue Massage: Man Locked Into Department Store After He Falls Asleep in Ultra-Relaxing Chair
Can a massage ever really be too relaxing? Turns out, yes.
Katie Compa
Two Men Steal 140 Shopping Carts Forcing Shoppers to Buy 10 Items or Less
Two men, clearly bored or having lost a bet, stole 140 shopping carts from a grocery store in New Jersey, igniting the debate as to whether it’s “10 Items or Less” or “10 Items or Fewer”… It’s “fewer”; there really is no debate.
Elon Altman
Let Them Eat Steak: Stop Buying Groceries and Live Debt-Free
Sure, corporations charge outrageous food prices, but that’s because food is a luxury. Walking up the street with a cheeseburger and a glass of milk is the biggest FLEX modern society has. Nobody NEEDS to eat, that’s what makes buying food such a status symbol.
Jonas Polsky
Trying Not to Overreact About Trader Joe’s Banana Price Increase
Trader Joe’s has raised the price of bananas and started a podcast. The golden age of grocery stores may be officially over.
Jason Salmon
Guns ‘N’ Noses: Mall Hires Firearm-Sniffing Dog
If you’ve got a Mauser, watch out for that schnauzer! The Mall of America has recruited canine backup to catch pistol packing shoppers - and it’s already working
Bram Teitelman
Missing Ohio Boy Was Just on His 12-Year-Old Dream Vacation
A missing 12 year old Ohio boy, was found in a Target store after spending the night. This should 100% be a Target TV commercial.
Jason Salmon
Prankster Dunks Head in Pickle Barrel, Faces Charges of Being Awesome
A local legend found himself in a bit of a pickle with police when he was allegedly caught on camera dunking his head in a pickle barrel in a New Jersey convenience store.
Missy Baker
China’s Most ‘Inconvenient Convenience Store’ Dangles 394ft Above Common Sense
China’s Shiniuzhai National Geological Park is a daring cliffside convenience store, accessible via a thrilling 90-minute ascent challenges visitors’ courage and offers complimentary water to quench their thirst.
Odd News Staff
