Sayonara, Mount Cheugy: Japanese Town Erects Barrier to Prevent Tourist Overcrowding Around Perfect Mountain Views
A small town in Japan has had enough of visitors lining up day after day to take the same photo of Mount Fuji, and decided to block the views. We wish them every success.
Katie Compa
No More 1234: Brits Say Cheerio to Obvious Passwords
The UK has become the first country to enact laws against common login passwords, so Britons will have to use more creative ideas than just “fishnchips4life” or “GreatBritishBakeOffRules”.
Gabe Herman
The Weird Objects People Leave on New Jersey Beaches Will Have You Saying, “Yeah, that seems about right”
A voodoo doll, a pregnancy test, and denture powder were among the recently found items during a cleanup of New Jersey beaches, along with lots of insecurity over whether New York’s beaches were better.
Gabe Herman
Gun-Waving Florida Couple Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt
Yes, these gun-toting muscle heads triggered an emergency lockdown of a Miami daycare. But I’m sure they have a solid explanation.
Jason Salmon
You Must’ve Been a Beautiful Baby, ‘cause Baby… We Still Think You’re an Infant
A centenarian traveler has been repeatedly classified on airplane trips as an infant-in-arms. Her skin must be amazing!
Katie Compa
Mutant Virus Strain Found on International Space Station
What’s mutated, drug-resistant, from space, and perhaps headed our way? No one’s quite sure yet, but it’s growing on the International Space Station, and there’s a possibility it could make its way back to Earth.
Bram Teitelman
Crime Wave: Murdered Dolphin Has Detectives Fishing for Clues
Watery Grave: A dolphin was found shot to death in Louisiana. Police are on the case, but something about this dolphin murder smells fishy.
Jonas Polsky
Man’s Body Tries to Frame Him for Drunk-Driving
A Belgian man is cleared of a drunk driving charge after claiming his body produces alcohol. Turns out this is a real thing.
Jason Salmon
Hot Dog! Robotic Flamethrower Canine Is Coming for Us All
Sit. Slay. Roll Over. Flambé Dead! If you’re seeking a weapon of mass destruction, may we suggest the Thermonator? It’s an emotional support animal - especially if you get really emotional about fire and laying waste to your enemies - and have a firm belief that you’re a dog person.
Bram Teitelman
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
History Teaches Us There’s a Wrong Way To Celebrate a Divorce With a Firearm
A Nashville man reminds us that neither getting divorced nor shooting guns is wrong. But history shows us there are rules to follow to stay out of jail.
Jason Salmon
The Only Certainties are Death & Taxes At Least One Gives You a Due Date
It’s tax day in America. Here are some last minute tips to help you get the most out of your least favorite day.
Jason Salmon
The Crawling Dead: Fungus-Infected Cicadas Coming This Spring
Get ready for the Cicada-pocalypse! Cicadas, some possessed with a zombie-like fungus, will be emerging from under our feet this springtime in numbers not seen for generations.
Liz Days
Smoking Joints? Stolen Skeletons Being Ground Up to Make Drugs
Coffin up a Lung? Skeleton thefts have rattled local cemeteries after a drug made from ground-up human bones has gained popularity.
Jonas Polsky
