The Wildest Things People Have Tried To Transport In One Trip
robert.davis Some people look at their sedan and think “this’ll work.” Others look at physics and say “not my problem.” From mattresses secured with bedsheets to tropical animals stuffed in pants,…
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When Ohio State Crowned a Cow as Homecoming Queen
Sarah Johnson 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…
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…
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,…
Watson Brown’s Afterlife: The Strange Fate of a Martyr’s Body
When Watson Brown joined his father, abolitionist John Brown, in the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, he likely understood the risks. He was wounded during the failed uprising and died…
Hip Hop and Cowboy Hats: How Today’s Top Artists Are Changing Western Wear
Over the past few years, hip-hop artists have been embracing a new trend: the modern cowboy aesthetic. Discover how this connection is shaping the western wear frontier.
Stranger Than Your Average Pet: Legal Exotic Animals in Indiana
Indiana may be known for cornfields and car racing, but its pet laws tell a more unexpected story. While many states have clamped down on exotic animal ownership, Indiana remains…
Buckle Up for a Wild Ride: The Most Bizarre Traffic Violations Across America
Catching the occasional speeding ticket isn’t unusual for some drivers. The citations on this list go well beyond the basics to encompass the truly bizarre. From outrageous stunts to felonious…
DIY Festivals: Where the Music Still Matters Most
In a time when music festivals are dominated by algorithms, wristbands, and VIP lounges, it’s easy to forget what once made live music gatherings so much fun: rawness, community, and…
The DIY Skatepark Movement Finds Its Footing
The rise of DIY skateparks showcases how public space is reclaimed, reimagined, and repurposed.