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Russia Unveils “Heterosexual Flag”

Russia's ruling party has unveiled a "heterosexual flag" which they say is a response...

Odd History: 21-Year Old Man Marries 77-Year Old Step-Grandmother in 1978

Today we look back at the 1978 news story about a 21-year old man...

Extreme Stunt: Wingsuit Flight Through 8-Foot Hole

A video posted on July 1, 2015 shows a man in a wingsuit who...

Internet’s Latest Creepy Crawlie: Texas Redheaded Centipede

A photo of a giant centipede in Texas is the latest creepy crawlie to...

Report: Teacher Kills, Dissects Rabbit in Front of Class. Twice.

An Austrian middle school teacher is under fire after allegedly killing and dissecting two rabbits...

Internet Laments No-Pop Bubble Wrap

Bubble Wrap may no longer be a form of cheap entertainment for toddlers and...

Origins of Blue Eyes

Today we look at the claim that people with blue eyes come from a...

Interesting Geography: Elephant Rocks around the World

Several well-known rock formations exist around the world which are said to resemble elephants....

Viral Video Shows “Twitching Meat”

A video circulating online shows a fresh cut of beef which is appears to...

Classic Odd News: Mr. Nanny “Dog Throwing” Scene

The 1993 Hulk Hogan movie Mr. Nanny may be forgettable to most movie critics, but it is...

CNN Mistakes Sex Toy Sign for ISIS Flag

CNN ran a segment on an "ISIS" flag spotted at a gay pride parade...

“Handsome” Gorilla Draws Throngs of Female Fans in Japan

An 18-year old gorilla named Shabani has been dubbed "handsome" by female human admirers...

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The Adventurer Who Crossed The Atlantic Ocean In A Barrel

Most people who cross the Atlantic Ocean do it on an airplane or a...

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For Boomers and Gen-X kids, collecting things was practically a rite of passage. Whether...