When Ohio State Crowned a Cow as Homecoming Queen
Most homecoming queens wear tiaras and evening gowns. Maudine Ormsby wore spots and weighed 1,200 pounds. In 1926, this Holstein cow actually became Ohio State University’s homecoming queen after one…
Maine Police Rush to Save ‘Screaming Woman’ – Find Very Dramatic Goat Instead
A Maine goat was mistaken for a screaming woman, and authorities were called to the scene to respond to the craziness. They didn’t find what they expected.
5 Curious Encounters: Monkeys and Lions on the Loose In Ohio
Ohio’s got this weird thing going on. You know how some states are famous for beaches or mountains? Well, we’re apparently the place where reality takes a coffee break. From…
Sneaker Nerds Are 3D-Printing Wild Customs in Their Bedrooms
Would you like a pair of custom 3D printed sneakers? Some people are making these in their homes using 3D printers.
Danish Zoo Asks Public to Donate Pets as Predator Food
Would you allow your beloved pets to become food for some of nature’s most dangerous predators? A Danish zoo is actually defending this practice.
Delaware Driver Sends SUV Somersaulting in Wild Guardrail Launch
Picture this: you’re cruising down I-95 in Delaware when suddenly a Toyota RAV4 goes flying past you like something out of a Fast and Furious movie. The SUV launches off…
Balloon Boy Hoax: Fame Over Family, Truth Over Trust
People will do just about anything to get some attention. This was the premise of the Balloon Boy story, which gripped the nation in the fall of 2009.
What Dumpster Diving Reveals About Bloomington, Indiana…and Maybe the Rest of Us
To some, it’s scavenging. To others, it’s smart shopping. No matter where you land, dumpster diving has quietly grown into something bigger than a back-alley habit. In places like Bloomington,…
Egg Punk Delivers A Nerdy Twist to Punk Rock Roots
What kind of punk music do you like? Traditional punk rock is called Chain Punk, but a new type of punk has emerged, called Egg Punk, which brings a new…