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Woman horrified after spotting something 'breathing' inside her Christmas treeOne woman got more than she bargained for this year, after discovering an uninvited guest was residing in the snowy-branches of her carefully decorated Christmas tree

Thousands descend on NYC for the annual Santa-themed bar crawl SantaConThousands of people dressed as jolly Old St. Nick have descended on New York City for the annual SantaCon charity pub crawl.

Merriam-Webster crowns 'authentic' as word of the yearIn an age where forces from AI to Donald Trump have left Americans doubting the truth, US dictionary Merriam-Webster says that 2023's most looked-up word was "authentic.""Authentic" has several shades of meaning including "not false or imitation," and "true to one's own personality, spirit, or character," Merriam-Webster said.

Australian men visit 99 pubs in 24 hours to break world record - UPI.comAn Australian duo broke a Guinness World Record by going on a pub crawl that took them to 99 different bars over the course of 24 hours.

Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says UK dairy farmMorag, an imposing Highland cow with a caramel coat, ambles out of the main shed at Dumble Farm in northern England and stands ready to meet her guests. Inside the barn, dozing cows delight in having their chins scratched and their soft coats brushed by the paying visitors.

Japanese Bar Offers Controversial Face Slapping ServiceA Japanese izakaya bar has come under fire for offering patrons the rather controversial service of being slapped on their faces before having their meals served. The Shachihoko-ya izakaya in Nagoya served its snacks with a

Company will pay someone $2,000 to watch 12 Hallmark movies - UPI.comA subscription box company is seeking a "special Christmas movie maven" to get paid $2,000 to watch and rank 12 Hallmark holiday movies.

Costly cuisine: Five of the most expensive foods in the world - UPI.comFive of the most expensive foods in the world, including french fries, a grilled cheese sandwich, a crab cake, ice cream and a wheel of cheese.

Take the Best Nap of Your Life With Plufl, the World's First Human Dog BedIf you can appreciate a good nap, try Plufl, the first human dog bed on a mission to take your nap time to new heights.

Most popular pet names include Charlie, Luna, Oliver - UPI.comAn online marketplace for pet owners released its annual list of the most popular pet names, with Charlie and Luna topping the lists for male and female dogs, respectively.

Snake pizza on the menu in Hong Kong | CNNPizza Hut in Hong Kong has teamed up with a century-old local restaurant to a put a modern spin on a traditional dish, or more simply, snake on a pizza.

World’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster will drop over cliff at 156mphADRENALINE junkies could be in for a treat as the world’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster is set to be build in Saudi Arabia. Falcon’s Flight is set to open at Six Flags Qiddiya next year, …

White Stripes, Bon Jovi and GN'R Lead Top Rock Workout SongsA study of the most popular rock workout songs featured the White Stripes, Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses in October 2023.

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Georgia restaurant's 'bad parenting fee' eats away at some customers

How Hot Is 'Pepper X'? Its Creator Spent 6 Hours Recovering from Eating It“Pepper X” is officially the hottest pepper in the world, weighing in with 2.693 million Scoville heat units. The creator reveals his process and experience tasting the pepper

8 Tips To Help You Survive Thanksgiving - Positive PrescriptionJust in time for the holidays. Here are a few tips that will help you and your family survive and enjoy this holiday season. 1. Walk off the stress and cravings Family-induced stress can lead to cravings. Polishing off a pumpkin pie goes from tempting to irresistible after an argument with your opinionated cousin. Instead […]

199 Members! The World’s Largest Family Lives Under One RoofThe village of Baktawng, in India's north-eastern state of Mizoram, is home to the world's largest known family, 199 people who live under the same roof in a giant building. Pu Ziona was the patriarch of

Home | RECORD STORE DAYRecord Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. Today there are Record Store Day participating stores on every continent except Antarctica.

Toy hall of fame inducts Cabbage Patch Kids, baseball cards - UPI.comThe National Toy Hall of Fame in New York announced its inductees for this years are baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids, the Fisher Price Corn-Popper and Nerf.

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High-Resolution Virtual Windows Let You Add Stunning Views Where There Are NoneHigh-resolution digital windows like the ones sold by LiquidView give users the chance to wake up to virtually any view imaginable, even if they have no conventional windows. Modern problems require modern solutions, and when it

25 Bizarre But Amazing Airbnb Rentals You Should Book NowWant to stay in Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse? You can—or choose from this awesome array of Airbnb rentals that are beautiful, unique, and wonderfully weird.

‘World's largest corn maze' debuts incredible ‘Jurassic Park' theme for 2023A corn maze that bills itself as the “world’s largest” has debuted its incredible look for the 2023 season, with the 1993 film “Jurassic Park” serving as the inspiration for the fall destination.

Want to be an influencer? There’s now a college degree for thatA first-of-its-kind major will teach spotlight hopefuls the art of influencing and content creation in just three years.

The 25 Scariest Movies Ever Made, According to ScienceThe scariest horror movies of all time, from ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘The Conjuring,’ will have your pulse pounding (literally).

Merriam-Webster embiggened by addition of 690 cromulent new words — ‘Simpsons’ fans rejoiceD’oh!

Fully nude dating show on Max quickly becomes top series on platformUncensored episodes of “Naked Attraction,” a show which originally debuted on Britain’s Channel 4 in 2016, dropped on the streaming service last week.

Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world's oldest skydiverA 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after making a tandem jump from 13,500 feet in northern Illinois. The Chicago Tribune reports Dorothy Hoffner told a cheering crowd that “age is just a number” moments after she touched the ground Sunday at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois.

Look: 45-year-old Colorado man breaks chin-up world record - UPI.comA 45-year-old dad from Colorado put his physical training to the test by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most chin-ups in one hour.

World's largest toothpaste collection includes whiskey, wasabi flavors - UPI.comA Georgia dentist earned a Guinness World Records title for his collection of 2,037 different toothpaste tubes, with unusual flavors including wasabi and whiskey.

Hot dog! The Wienermobile is back after short-lived name changeMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some names are just the wurst. Just four months after announcing that the hot dog-shaped Wienermobile was changing its name to the Frankmobile, the distinctive wiener on wheels…

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Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch, Michigan police sayBAGLEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A woman was rescued Tuesday from an outhouse toilet in northern Michigan after she climbed in to retrieve her Apple Watch and became trapped. The woman, whose name was…

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Company Is Working on ‘Synthetic Alcohol’ That Has None of the Negative Side-Effects of the Real ThingLondon-based GABA Labs is working on a type of synthetic alcohol called 'Alcarelle' which reportedly provides the relaxing effects of alcohol without hangovers, balance deficiencies or any of its other negative side effects. Gamma-aminobutyric acid, aka

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Revelers hurl tomatoes at each other and streets awash in red pulp in Spanish town's Tomatina partySome 15,000 people, including many tourists, have pasted each other with tomatoes in Spain’s annual “Tomatina” street battle in the eastern town of Buñol.

Identical twins have worn matching outfits every day for 23 years: ‘It’s creepy’“We are very similar, it’s creepy,” one sister said.

Grilled Ice Is Apparently a Real Street Snack in ChinaVideos of people grilling ice cubes and seasoning them with sauces and spices have been doing the rounds on Chinese social media and leaving people with unanswered questions. Move over, stir-fried stones, it's time for grilled

Watch: Tennessee woman's 5-foot, 8-inch mullet earns world record - UPI.comA Tennessee woman who hasn't cut the hair on the back of her head since 1990 earned the Guinness World Record for the longest competitive mullet.

Biggest Loch Ness monster search in decades gets underwayThe biggest search for the Loch Ness Monster in five decades got underway in the Scottish Highlands Saturday, as researchers and enthusiasts from around the world braved pelting rain to try to track down the elusive Nessie."There's not a corner of the globe you can go to where people haven't heard of Nessie, but it is still one of our biggest questions -- what is the Loch Ness Monster," said Paul Nixon, general manager of the Loch Ness Centre told AFP. "I don't know what it is.

Riders in various states of undress cruise Philadelphia streets in 14th naked bike rideHundreds of riders in various states of dress -- or undress – are riding through some of Philadelphia’s main streets for the 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride.

Men attempt world record with 153 hugs in one minute - UPI.comA serial Guinness World Record-breaker teamed up with a social media star to break the world record for most hugs in one minute.

World's largest cruise ship that's 5 times larger than the Titanic set to make its debutRoyal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is preparing for its maiden voyage after recently completing its first round of sea trials.

Pennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion - UPI.comA Pennsylvania 6-year-old's short-in-the-front, long-in-the-back hairstyle earned him the title of the 2023 Kids Mullet Champion.

All paws on deck: Singapore company launches luxury cat cruisesCat owners in Singapore can now take their pets on luxury sunset cruises, perfect for pampered kitties who enjoy the finer things in life. While the canines are served an onboard three-course dinner at the table, cat owners take their pets' meals home since the finicky creatures tend to turn down food when they are outside of their comfort zone.

Watch: Colorado woman, 84, sets sights on skydiving 1,000 times - UPI.comAn 84-year-old Colorado woman is approaching her 600th time skydiving -- and her goal is to reach a lifetime total of 1,000.

This Shopping Mall Bathroom Has Been Dubbed the World’s Most Beautiful Public BathroomTucked away on the sixth floor of a Nanjing shopping mall is one of the fanciest, most impressive public bathrooms in the world. To some, it is the world's most beautiful public bathroom. Designed by X+Living,

Spaghetti sundae makes a comeback in GermanyGerman ice cream parlors are seeing a resurgence of a unique frozen treat — an ice cream sundae disguised as spaghetti.

The largest collection of sock monkeys in the world? Guinness declares it's in Long GroveGuinness World Records has made it official: Long Grove's Sock Monkey Museum is the new world record holder for the largest collection of handmade sock monkeys on the planet. A pair of Guinness representatives bestowed the honor Thursday.

Watch: 800-pound 'Butter Cow' sculpture returns to Illinois State Fair - UPI.comThe Illinois State Fair unveiled one of the annual event's most beloved and unusual perennial attractions: an 800-pound cow sculpted from butter.

Flight Delayed After Bear Escapes From Crate In Cargo HoldAlthough passengers were disgruntled, Iraqi Airways says it's not to blame for the animal's escape.

Watch: Michigan woman finds live frog in package of spinach - UPI.comA Michigan family made a surprising discovery in their sealed package of spinach -- a live frog.

Tons of nacho cheese spills from truck onto highway — corniness ensuedWell, this is guac-ward.

2023 World Dog Surfing Championships Sees Pooches of All Sizes Hang 10Leave the leash, treats, toys and water bowls at home -- these dogs are totally content on riding waves -- and make for some pretty cute pics, too.

Workers are laziest at this time — on this day of the weekBosses who value speed, accuracy or productivity should pay attention to their employees’ computer keyboard use.

The 100 Best Album Covers of All TimeBeyoncé, Bowie, Billie Holiday, The Beatles and more.

Iowa man's collection of 70,000 pencils being evaluated as possible world recordAn Iowa man may be well on his way to an official world record for pencils. Aaron Bartholmey of Colfax has been collecting wooden advertising pencils since he was a child.

150-foot bologna sandwich unveiled at Pennsylvania fairA 150-foot-long Lebanon bologna sandwich purportedly among the world's largest was created Tuesday night at Pennsylvania's Lebanon Area Fair.

Coppelia Park – The World’s Largest Ice Cream ParlorLocated in Havana, Cuba, Coppelia Park is the world's largest ice cream parlor. Also known as the 'Ice Cream Cathedral, it serves around 30,000 customers per day and up to 600 at a time. Built in

2023’s Best Cities for Cornhole Lovers - LawnstarterWhich cities offer the best access to casual and competitive cornhole games? Read 2023’s Best Cities for Cornhole Lovers to find out.

Annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Begins In Florida KeysMany of the 140 bearded men competing attempt to copy the “Papa” persona and appearance adopted by Hemingway in his later years.

Say goodbye to Bodypainting Day, New York City’s annual celebration of nudity and artistryIt’s last call for New York City’s celebration of baring it all. Sunday’s...

Watch: Wisconsin woman amasses collection of 23,632 Winnie the Pooh items - UPI.comA Wisconsin woman who has held the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Winnie the Pooh memorabilia since 2008 said her collection now amounts to 23,632 unique items.

Look: National Weather Service bakes cookies in hot car in Texas - UPI.comNational Weather Service personnel in Texas put the record heat to good use by baking a batch of cookies on the dashboard of a hot car.

Swamp soccer world cup sees teams clash in knee-deep bogThe annual swamp soccer world cup saw players this weekend fight for the ball in deep quagmires, with more than 100 teams gathered in the wetlands of central Finland."We get stuck in the swamps and we lose our shoes in the swamps and so on but we just try to get the ball to the goal," said Siri from the team Lahen Stolit, which won the women's professional category.

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Burger King Serving All Cheese 'Burger' In ThailandThe lactose-laden sandwich features zero meat, veggies or condiments.

Watch: Dachshunds race for title of 'Fastest Wiener Dog in the West' - UPI.comDozens of dachshunds took to the track at a California race course for the 26th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals.

England just hosted the 2023 Snail Racing World ChampionshipIn Norfolk, England, this weekend, Nicholas Dickinson helped stage the 2023 Snail Racing World Championship.

Miray Cruises Unveils New Ship for Three-Year VoyageMiray Cruises has unveiled MV Lara, a new cruise ship that will "redefine the realm of extended voyages." After the overwhelming demand received from the initial launch of

Underwater music show in the Florida Keys promotes awareness of coral reef protectionHundreds of divers and snorkelers listened to an underwater concert that advocated coral reef protection in the Florida Keys.

Man downs 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes to defend famous Fourth of July contest beltJoey "Jaws" Chestnut was not fazed by bad weather as he cruised to victory by eating 13 more frankfurters than the runner-up.

Robot takes podium as orchestra conductor in SeoulAn android robot, EveR 6, took the conductor's podium in Seoul on Friday evening to lead a performance by South Korea's national orchestra, marking the first such attempt in the country.

Hurt felines: Japanese app aims to detect cat painCats are considered lucky in Japan, and owners of the popular pets spend big on their care.Now the app "has an accuracy level of more than 90 percent", he told AFP. According to the Japan Pet Food Association, 60 percent of owners take their cat to a veterinarian at most once a year.

Iowa Man Tastes Sweet Victory In Key Lime Pie Eating ChampionshipJoshua Mogle, a 38-year-old Altoona, Iowa, tire manufacturing manager, consumed the confection in three minutes and 35 seconds, besting 24 rivals in the process.

You Can Book Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse on Airbnb—For FreeCelebrate the upcoming Barbie movie with the Barbie DreamHouse sleepover of your dreams.

Space Disco Cowboy? Couples ditch traditional wedding dress codes in favor of out-there themesSpace disco cowboy. Yacht Shabbat. Burning Man Formal. Dress to Express Your Inner Spirit. More bridal couples are tossing tradition when it comes to what guests should wear.

Viral dog nanny job posting with $127K salary yanked over too many applicantsThe job posting for a full-time dog nanny with a salary of $127,227 a year — which went viral — had to be taken down due to the influx of responses.

Watch: Irish town gathers over 1,100 Dolly Parton impersonators for record attempt - UPI.comMore than 1,100 people donned Dolly Parton costumes in an Irish town to attempt a Guinness World Record and raise money for charity.

Meet Scooter, the winner of this year's World's Ugliest Dog contestA Chinese Crested pooch born with backward hind legs — a rescue once destined for death — has been crowned the "World's Ugliest Dog."

World’s Deepest Hotel Has You Sleeping 1,375 Feet UndergroundLocated in an abandoned mine, 419 meters under the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales, the 'Deep Sleep' hotel is the world's deepest hotel. Comprised of four private twin-bed cabins and a grotto room with a double

Watch: Students dance nearly 16 miles in conga line to break world record - UPI.comA team of Connecticut high schoolers danced for nearly 16 miles in a conga line to break a world record and raise money for an adult day care center.

'Horse diapers' keep Gaza streets cleanOn the crowded streets of Gaza, horse-drawn carts continue to carry goods and agricultural produce, providing a vital service but creating a sanitary problem that one group wants to solve with diaper-style bags to keep the roads clear of manure.

Inside the 'world's smallest restaurant' for just two guests | CNNSolo Per Due seats just two guests and claims to be world’s smallest restaurant. It offers a luxury experience, welcoming visitors with a candle-lit garden and a special menu. But it was born of something slightly less romantic, says the owner: rage.

Two giant rubber ducks debut in Hong Kong in bid to drive "double happiness"A pair of Rubber Ducks made a splash in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour on Friday, part of an art installation dubbed "Double Ducks" by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, who says he hopes the ducks will bring happiness to the city.

Florida's 'Dr. Deep' resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwaterA Florida professor known as “Dr. Deep” has resurfaced after spending a record 100 days living underwater. Dr. Joseph Dituri raised his face to the sun Friday for the first time since March 1. That's when he started living in an underwater lodge for scuba divers at the bottom of a lagoon in Key Largo. His stay set a new record for living underwater without depressurization, shattering the previous mark of 73 days. Dituri says his interest was never about entering the record books but rather expanding knowledge about how the body responds to extended exposure to extreme pressure and isolation. The University of South Florida educator hopes to present findings from his experiment at a conference this fall.

California Family Finds 1 Million Pennies While Cleaning Out Old HomeJohn Reyes is hoping to sell the copper coins for $25,000 and says it's possible some of the coins might be particularly rare.

Look: Mass wedding in India features 2,143 couples - UPI.comIt was a day of celebration in Baran, India, when 2,143 couples exchanged their vows in under 6 hours, breaking two world records.

Purrfect for Persians: Tehran's 'meowseum'Sprawled nonchalantly across the doorstep, a large tomcat welcomes visitors to Tehran's cat museum and cafe, a curious establishment where some 30 friendly felines roam freely throughout the exhibition space.It is a place where visitors and cats coexist peacefully in the exhibition rooms and on the cafe terrace.

From a Greggs sausage roll to Dyson hoover box: Edinburgh funeral firm's quirky coffin designsSuggested designs also include the Doctor Who Tardis, a pint of Tennent's Lager and a bottle of Bell's whisky.

Dev Shah, 14, crowned US National Spelling Bee champion

28 Weird Father's Day Gifts For That Cheesy Pop Of YoursDad will love a macaroni-and-cheese robe, a nose-hair removal kit, and of course slippers that look like grilled steak.

Woman wins bizarre ‘cheese-rolling race’ — despite being knocked unconsciousThe Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling Race is a famed event that takes place in Gloucester, England each spring.

Weddings in space: Couples rush to be first — but it’s not cheapThe company, called Space Perspective, is offering people an unforgettable way to say “I do,” sending people into orbit using a carbon-neutral balloon with giant windows to make the mos…

Watch: Minnesota man invents beer-powered motorcycle - UPI.comA Minnesota inventor who gained a following for his unusual vehicles unveiled his latest creation: a beer-powered motorcycle.

Look: World's oldest dog turns 31 in Portugal - UPI.comThe world's oldest dog, a Portugal canine named Bobi, is celebrating his milestone 31st birthday on Thursday.

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Towering Louise Bourgeois 'Spider' sculpture could fetch $40M at auction | CNNThe 10-foot-tall artwork could break several auction records when it goes on sale next month.

Wheels in motion for next Philly Naked Bike Ride in AugustIf you're eager for another nude bike ride through the City of Brotherly Love, keep your shirt on — for now. The next Philly Naked Bike Ride is coming Aug. 26. Organizers of the annual jaunt to promote fuel conservation and positive body image said Wednesday they are holding the starting location and route under wraps and will disclose them the day before. Previous rides have zipped past Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Rocky sprinted up the steps. The 10-mile ride draws about 3,000 bikers in the buff, hoping to encourage people to bike more and embrace nudity.

New World’s Most Expensive Ice Cream Is Made with White Truffles, Costs $6,700Japanese luxury ice cream brand Cellato recently set a new Guinness record for the world's most expensive ice cream with a decadent treat priced at a whopping 880,000 yen ($6,700) per portion. On April 25, a

A massive dump of pasta in New Jersey sets off a fury of interest, and also a fury"My initial reaction is exactly what yours was," a resident of Old Bridge, N.J., told NPR about the pounds of pasta found along a local brook. "It was funny and humorous and mortifying."

Belgian town organises seagull imitation championshipThe Belgian coastal town of De Panne organised on Sunday the third European seagull screeching championship, where a jury crowned the best imitation of the bird's distinctive shriek.

German man breaks record for assembling Mr. Potato Head blindfolded - UPI.comA German man was awarded an unusual world record when he assembled a Mr. Potato Head toy in 12.11 seconds while blindfolded.

A bus driver in Michigan fainted at the wheel. Then a 7th-grader took control The driver called the transportation base to tell them she was feeling dizzy and lost consciousness seconds later. Dillon Reeves immediately sprang into action and safely stopped the bus.

101 skydivers over the age of sixty break world record in California - UPI.comA group of 101 skydivers over the age of 60 gathered in California to create formations in mid-air and break two world records.

The 10 Best (and Worst) States to Retire, RankedNo, Florida is not number one. (But it's close.)

A Spanish athlete spent 500 days alone in a cave — for scienceBeatriz Flamini was 48 when she entered the Granada cave in November 2021, and 50 when she emerged on Friday. Her experiment aims to shed light on the physical and mental effects of isolation.

World's most expensive license plate sells for $15 million | CNNA license plate has sold for an eye-watering 55 million dirhams ($15 million) at a charity auction in Dubai, fetching what organizers Emirates Auction say is a world record price.

Famed Italian Coastal Town Imposes Selfie Ban With $300 FineTaking your time to get the best selfie could land you a hefty fine.

The Holme – The World’s Most Expensive MansionThe Holme, a 205-year-old London mansion is currently on the market for an eye-watering £250 million ($300 million), which makes it the world's most expensive mansion. Known as the "White House of Regent's Park", because of

New study finds plants ‘scream’ when stressed or injuredYou’ve always heard you should talk to your plants … now it turns out some plants are making sounds of their own.

Watch: 89-year-old Japanese man named world's oldest surfer - UPI.comAn 89-year-old Japanese surfer who has been practicing his hobby for under a decade was named the world's oldest person to surf by Guinness World Records.

What’s ‘tip creeping’? Here’s how it changed the way we tipTip creeping seems to be effective in cornering consumers to pay more.

Hair, hair! Canadian man snags world's longest beard record for a 3rd time: 'Gift from God'Good hair day: A Sikh-practicing man from Canada who broke the Guinness World Record for the world's longest beard on a living male in 2008 has secured his title again in 2023.

'World's longest' bus journey will take 56 days to cross Europe | CNNIndian expedition company Adventures Overland is launching what's being billed as "the world's longest bus journey." Departing in August, the 56-day trip will span 22 countries, taking travelers from Istanbul to London.

Please go home! Indian firm deploys software for work-life balanceA small IT company in the central Indian city of Indore has come up with an unusual way to ensure its employees maintain a healthy work-life balance - by creating software to remind them when their shift is up and it is time to head home.

Watch: New Tennessee distillery boasts world's longest bar - UPI.comA new distillery in Tennessee broke a Guinness World Record when its bar was measured at 518 feet long.

Woman passes driving test at 960th attempt | The Week UKAnd other stories from the stranger side of life

Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.

Arizona grandmother's M&M-themed funeral casket goes viralMary Stocks Martin, a retired schoolteacher from Snowflake, Arizona, built a casket modeled after her favorite M&M years before her death. She's now buried in it.

Coming soon: Reese's Cups, chocolate bars made from plantsReese’s Peanut Butter Cups are getting the vegan treatment. The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally.

The solution to long-distance relationships? A virtual kissing machine Are you in a long-distance relationship and missing your partner? This Chinese device now lets people share a kiss through 3D technology.

T-Rex skeleton to go under hammer in SwitzerlandA Tyrannosaurus-Rex skeleton dating back 67-million years will be auctioned in Switzerland next month, marking the first such sale in Europe, the auction house said Saturday.The sale would mark "the first time in Europe and only the third time worldwide (that) a skeleton of an entire T-Rex dinosaur of exceptional quality will be offered at auction".

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrates Women’s History Month with a series of events, new exhibits and artifacts The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has scheduled several events to celebrate Women's History Month. The events include interviews with music stars including Chaka Khan, Martina McBride and Amanda Shires plus two new exhibits.

Woman wins $100,000 lottery prize 11 hours after $11,000 casino jackpot - UPI.comA Maryland woman scored a $100,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket less than 12 hours after she scored an $11,000 jackpot at a casino.

German ice cream parlor offers cricket-flavored scoopsBERLIN (AP) — A German ice cream parlor has expanded its menu with a skin-crawling offering: cricket-flavored scoops with dried brown crickets on top. The unusual confection is available at Thomas Micolino's store in southern Germany's town of Rottenburg am Neckar, German news agency dpa reported Thursday.

Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autographsNEW YORK (AP) — Doctors, lawyers, celebrities: There's a new cosmetic surgery, of sorts, that has snared them all. By that, we mean handing over money to hire a calligrapher for a fresh take on writing one's own name in cursive.

Wienermobile Tour Schedule: Be a Hotdogger | Oscar Mayer®View the Wienermobile tour schedule, buy gear and apply to be a Hotdogger with Oscar Mayer®. Six different Wienermobiles drive across the U.S. all year.

Researcher begins 100-day stay at Florida underwater hotelAn underwater researcher has submerged to begin a 100-day mission in the Florida Keys, attempting to set a record for underwater human habitation at ambient pressure, as well as educating students and conducting medical and marine science research.

Home | RECORD STORE DAYRecord Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. Today there are Record Store Day participating stores on every continent except Antarctica.

Starbucks Is Launching Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Drinks—Here's What to KnowStarbucks just released a new line of coffee drinks infused with olive oil. Read to find out more about this unexpected combo.

She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63KThe iPhone was auctioned off for over 100 times more than its original cost — the latest record-breaking sum for such a sale. An expert explains how old gadgets became "similar to precious metals."

Oddest homes in America include the 'Smurf House' and one that's 'legally' hauntedHere's a list of strange homes that exist in America — from properties themed after iconic TV shows and movies in pop culture to odd color choices, decor and architectural builds.

Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafeMalaysian reptile enthusiast Yap Ming Yang hopes visitors to his pet-friendly cafe will learn to appreciate snakes and lizards as much as they do furrier creatures such as dogs and cats.

UK Thief Admits Stealing Thousands Of Cadbury Creme Easter EggsProsecutors said that Joby Pool, 32, used a stolen semi truck to tow away a trailer loaded with more than $38,000 of Cadbury Creme Eggs and other chocolate goods.

McDonald's' new plant-based menu item: non-chicken McNuggetsMcDonald's is adding McPlant Nuggets to its offerings of plant-based items on their fast food menu.

'Good Vibrations' by The Beach Boys (scientifically) makes people happier than any other songThe 1966 hit single checks all the boxes in Dr. Michael Bonshor's formula, who has a PhD in music psychology and studies music in relation to well-being extensively.

10 of the best cities in the world to see while riding a bicycle | CNNDo you love a great urban getaway but hate city driving? You won't need a car to get around these 10 bicycle-friendly cities full of sites that tourists enjoy.

50 Genuinely Horrible Albums by Brilliant ArtistsDylan, Lennon, Bowie, Outkast — even the greatest of greats screw up sometimes. These are the epic duds that diehard fans would like to pretend never happened.

Finally, the WD40-Scented Perfume You’ve Been Dreaming Of Has ArrivedMSCHF, an art collective specializing in unique and controversial products, has announced a new perfume inspired by the world's most popular lubricant spray - WD40. The versatility of WD40 is the stuff of legend. You can

Whisky's ingredients can help keep skin healthy, according to breakthrough studyThe residue from the drink can reduce redness and puffiness in skin. Firm Zaza & Cruz was involved in the study and now uses the ingredient in its products.

1908 Harley becomes most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction; fetches nearly $1 millionA 1908 Strap Tank Harley-Davidson is now the most expensive bike ever sold at auction after selling for $935,000 at a Mecum Auction in Las Vegas.

Pennsylvania boy, nine, becomes one of the youngest ever high school graduatesDavid Balogun, who loves science and computer programming, receives diploma after taking remote classes

The 10 Worst Places to Go on a First Date, According to DatersGoing to a funeral is bad, but apparently not as bad as going to McDonald’s.

Bobi wins Guinness World Record for being the oldest dog everThat's a whopping 210 years of age in dog years.

Harrison Ford's Star Wars gun blasts record as it sells for over $1 millionA blaster gun from the original Star Wars trilogy has become the most expensive prop gun sold at auction after fetching over $1 million.

Couple Chooses to Live on a Cruise Ship citing it “Making Financial Sense” - OddeeCould you live on a cruise ship? Imagine it! Where do you live right now? Chances are, like “most of us” you live in one location and you sometimes go on

These are the 150 dirtiest cities in America, report saysHow dirty is your city? Now there is a way to find out.

Where are we when we're at our angriest? Tweet location study reveals trends Researchers in Japan have analysed almost two million tweets and a swathe of location data to determine how different areas in cities play with our emotions.

Company offers $1,000 to eat cheese before bed - UPI.comA mattress-reviewing website is seeking study participants willing to get paid $1,000 to eat cheese snacks before going to sleep.

Man receives bag of money instead of food order at McDonald’s drive-thru

Finalists released for Chicago snow-plow naming contestThe city’s first “You Name a Snowplow” contest started its second phase Sunday, allowing residents to vote for their favorite names among the finalists.

10 Fastest Roller Coasters in the World (2023) - ReadyTripAmong the wonders of modern civilizations, roller coasters have left the deepest impression. There is no five-star amusement park today that does not have this adventure ride as its prime attraction. Often, an amusement park is known simply for the roller coaster that it offers. The fastest roller coaster in the world are scattered in different […]

Oscar Mayer now hiring 2023 Wienermobile driversOscar Mayer is searching for its next set of Weinermobile drivers!

Pizza Hut attempts world record with 14,100-square-foot pizzaChain restaurant Pizza Hut celebrated the return of one of its popular menu items by cooking a 14,100-square-foot pizza in Los Angeles.

Pet rabbits are so popular in one city, 'luxury bunny resorts' have popped up to cater to themPet rabbits are so popular in Hong Kong that bunny "resorts" have popped up now to cater to those pet owners who need care for their animals while they travel.

Finally! KFC Launches Fried Chicken Incense SticksKFC Thailand recently teamed up with several scent experts to create incense sticks that not only look edible but also smell like KFC fried chicken when lit. Colonel Sanders' secret recipe containing 11 herbs and spices

All of the Most Weird Vending Machines of Japan - OddeeWeird vending machines really only make sense in Japan. They're known for the strange, that's for sure. Here are all the weird vending machines of Japan.

Most Popular Dog Names of 2022 - American Kennel Club

Hotels reveal bizarre items left behind: donkeys, puppies and Queen Elizabeth painting“In the rush, valuable possessions are easily forgotten,” said a Travelodge spokesperson.

The World’s Most High-Tech Stroller Is Powered by Artificial IntelligenceAI is everywhere these days, and the humble baby stroller industry is no exception. Canadian stroller maker Glüxkind is set to release the world's most advanced AI-powered baby stroller. Originally unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics

Why you were rejected: Body odor and being a 'know-it-all' top list of dating dealbreakersThe strangest reasons Americans have called it off with a partner include them having dirty fingernails, being rude to a waiter, ugly tattoos, and being too clingy.

Green comet approaching Earth for first time in 50,000 yearsScientists say the bright green comet will be visible in the night sky for almost a month.

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These Are The Cities Where Motorists Lose The Most Time And Money Sitting In TrafficFor better or worse, congestion is on the rise with more motorists getting back behind the wheel in the post-COVID era.

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Pakistani Man Welcomes 60th Child, Wants to Have Even More KidsA 52-year-old "doctor" in Pakistan recently made news headlines for welcoming his 60th child and claiming he wants to have even more kids with his three wives. Sardar Jan Mohammad Khan Khilji, a resident of Quetta,

The 10 weirdest things agents found at airport security in 2022, according to TSAGuns, drugs, grenades, and more weird items that made TSA's list of "Top 10 Catches of 2022" at airport security.

Vinyl album sales hit record highs - HypebotU.S. vinyl album sales rose to 2.232 million copies in the week ending December 22nd, according to Billboard chart data provider Luminate. That marks the most sales in a single. Continue reading

The 200 Greatest Singers of All TimeFrom Sinatra to SZA, from R&B to salsa to alt-rock

Data Reveals Loneliest Cities in America - Chamber of CommerceWhich cities in America have the largest number of one-person households? We analyzed Census Bureau data in order to determine the loneliest cities in the country.

Midwives share the 'worst' baby names they've ever heard - including a body partA group of midwives have shared the worst baby names they have come across throughout their careers - and some have even tried to talk parents out of certain names

Banished Words List - Lake Superior State University 2022The wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University have released LSSU's 44th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness.

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