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1.5m For Space Flight With Leonardo DiCaprio

Doc Shutts — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:44:43 +0000

So if I have a lot of disposable income what would I spend it on? Not a space flight with Leonardo DiCaprio. But according to News Republic some one wants to go into space with him. A trip into space with Leonardo DiCaprio has sold for $1.5 million. A seat beside the ‘Great Gatsby’ actor [...]

Ohio Kidnapping Hero Charles Ramsey Gets Free Burgers for Life

Erin — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:38:23 +0000

The hero in the rescue of four kidnap victims held captive in Cleveland, Ohio for roughly 10 years will be ‘mackin’ on free burgers for life. Charles Ramsey has enjoyed national hero status since telling his account of the day he rescued Amanda Berry from captivity. A fan of McDonald’s, Ramsey told reporters he had been eating [...]

Mom Forces Stepdaughter to Wear Thrift Store Clothes for Being a Bully

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:49:58 +0000

We've seen parents use unique methods to punish kids in the past -- through Facebook and by making them carry signs on busy streets, for example. But a Utah woman punished her stepdaughter in the most creative way yet by forcing her to wear ill-fitting thrift store clothing for being a bully.

Father Arrested After Letting 9-Year-Old Daughter Drive Car

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:11:06 +0000

In our experience, parents generally let their small children drive when they're too drunk to drive themselves. But a father in Ohio was apparently stone cold sober when he let his 9-year-old daughter drive the family car. Can't blame alcohol for this one, dude. That dumb decision was all yours.

Unlucky Woman Wins Powerball Only to Find She Bought Ticket Too Late

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:18 +0000

Here’s proof that timing is indeed everything. A woman from Pasadena, California matched all six numbers in the most recent Powerball drawing, only to discover that she didn’t win because she purchased her ticket too late. Poor woman. Really — with the amount of money she lost, she really is a poor woman. Maria Arrobio [...]

Angry Mall Cop Brawls With Spectators – Abuse of 'Power'? [VIDEO]

Ian Delap — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:32:02 +0000

It appears this mall cop went a bit beyond the duties of observing and reporting. Was this an abuse of "power"?

One Unfortunate Country Has Completely Run Out of Toilet Paper

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:31:39 +0000

The number one problem in Venezuela is figuring out how to go number two. The South American country has been vexed with the worst thing that can happen to any society – it’s dealing with a toilet paper shortage.

"Just Call the Police, Baby" – Real or Fake? [VIDEO]

Ian Delap — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:45 +0000

I can honestly say that I have never encountered anything like this during any of my commutes. Although humorous, I can't make up my mind whether this is real or fake.

Papa John's Driver Allegedly Delivered Sides Of Cocaine With Pizza

Doc Shutts — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:54:34 +0000

“Better ingredients….better pizza.” When people called for a pizza in New York they were looking for some special ingredients. Now according to 4 News of New York the delivery man has made his last delivery. A Papa John’s delivery man has been arrested for allegedly selling more than $40,000 in cocaine hidden in pizza boxes [...]

Best or Worst Headline Ever?

Ian Delap — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:56:28 +0000

Ok.. I know this is "immature". But something about this headline brought out the 13-year-old in me. It was just too easy. I'm sure the writer of this article was fully aware of the jokes to be had at it's expense. But I like to think that he wasn't aware, it's more fun for me that way. What do you think. Best or worst headline ever?

Steak 'N Shake Server Gets a Whopping 7,000% Tip

Emerald Catron — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:24:43 +0000

CeCe Bruce had been working at a Steak n’ Shake in Indiana for two years when she received the tip of a lifetime. After watching Bruce deal with some rude customers, a regular tipped $446 on her $5.96 check — that’s a 7,000 percent tip. The customer, who would rather maintain a low profile, does [...]

Mom Puts Three-Year-Old Son Up for Adoption on Craigslist

Donald Deane — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:28:44 +0000

Craigslist is a great resource for meeting people and buying and selling almost anything. But when it comes to giving away children, there are probably better ways. That didn't stop a Texas woman from offering her three-year-old for adoption on the service, however.

What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Men’s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

Naked Painting of Bea Arthur Selling for $2 Million

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:41:44 +0000

Maybe 'Airheads' is your favorite movie. Maybe you really loved 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls.' Or maybe you just love oil paintings of nude older ladies. If any of these are true, and you've got at least $2 million to spare, this painting of Bea Arthur (note: she didn't actually pose for the painting) by artist John Currin is up for auction.

It's expected to go for $1.8-$2.5 million bucks. Here's what (most of) the whole painting looks like.

Men Experience Simulated Childbirth [VIDEO]

Brian Scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:55:59 +0000

For those men of the modern era, it is pretty much commonplace to take an active part in the process of childbirth with your wife. When my wife was pregnant, Lamaze classes were the “thing” so that you could practice breathing and the birthing technique. She was kind enough to let me off the hook [...]

Man Breaks Into Supermarket and Eats 57 Cans of Whipped Cream

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:15:29 +0000

Trevor Runyon took a trip to the grocery store no one will soon forget. Runyon, 30, was arrested for breaking into a supermarket overnight in Mount Washington, Kentucky and enjoying the type of culinary bonanza usually reserved for Russian weddings. The manager of ValuMarket walked into work on Monday morning to find 57 empty whipped [...]

Possibly Drunk High School Umpire Passes Out On Field, Fights Medics, Gets Tased and Arrested

Joe Student — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:25:51 +0000

C’mon, Blue: you’re seeing double out there! An Illinois high school umpire passed out on the field of a game while he was umpiring last Friday. Prior to the nap, spectators say Daryl Jacobson, 49, was “visibly under the influence.” When medics came to assist Jacobson, witnesses say he fought them off to the point [...]

Taco Bell Waffle Tacos Are Coming to Make You Fatter

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:11:15 +0000

Taco Bell recently changed America’s taco calculus by offering Doritos-flavored shells. Their next move appears to be far more radical. Fast food fans in Southern California are reporting the presence of waffle tacos on the menu at some local Taco Bell franchises. The item, which goes for 89 cents, features a waffle folded around sausage [...]

4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine. The mayor of teeny, tiny Dorset, Minnesota (population 22) is a four-year-old boy named Robert “Bobbie” Tufts. We don’t know if his senior advisor is Rubber Duckie or if he pledged naptime for all citizens, but Bobbie won the coveted [...]

Two Sisters, Separated As Infants, Reunite At Track Meet

Doc Shutts — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:12:00 +0000

So lets say you had a long lost sister. And she was your twin. And you didn't know it but she lived in the exact same town as you and had for your whole life. Where would you expect to meet her? At a track meet right? Well according to Dave Owens of WUSA Washingto thats exactly what happened