Akon Is Building A 'Crypto City' With Its Own 'Akoin' Currency
Hold on, wait a second. Building cities and inventing currencies named after himself? Is ... is Akon planning to start a new career as a supervillain?
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Did Columbus Really See Mermaids?
Christopher Columbus, as you might have heard, is sort of a big deal in most history books because of the whole "discovered North America thing" -- even if his discovery of the "new" continent was one of those famous events that never actually happened. But you know what did? He saw mermaids.
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The Tragic Death Of Geronimo
Sometime in the 1820s, according to History, a man named Goyahkla, or "The One Who Yawns," was born in the Southwest. In time, he would grow to become the legendary Apache leader Geronimo, a key figure in American history, after the Mexican army murdered his family. This is how he died.
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Sloped Toilet Designed To Shorten Workplace Bathroom Breaks
2019 saw the unveiling of a new weapon in the corporate war -- resting and restrooms. Instead of merely monitoring how long employees spend on the toilet, one company seeks to make toilets so uncomfortable that employees will limit bathroom breaks on their own.
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Man Has Taxidermist Preserve The Bones Of His Amputated Arm
When Canadian Mark Holmgren lost an arm in a nasty accident, the thought of throwing it away was so painful that he insisted on having it preserved by a taxidermist.
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Mystery Of 'Weird Hum' Heard Around The World Solved
If you've spent time in the "Weird News" section of your favorite news outlet, you may have encountered the mysterious phenomenon known as "the Hum," -- an odd, low-pitched sound that an estimated four percent of all people are able to hear. Now scientists may have solved this mystery.
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The Untold Truth Of WWE Star Asuka
Kanako Urai is one of the most well-respected wrestlers in Japan and in the WWE. But while the Empress of Tomorrow's in-ring skills speak for themselves, the story outside the ropes is every bit as fascinating as the action that happens within them. Here's the untold truth of WWE star Asuka.
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This Japanese Company Will Make You A Wearable Mask Of Your Pet's Face
It's often said that people resemble their dogs. Well, now you can look identical, because a Japanese company will make you a wearable mask of your pet's face.
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Papa John Has A New Year's Resolution: Eat 50 Pies In 30 Days
Per Business Insider, Papa John's founder and ousted CEO John Schnatter posted a video declaring his New Year's resolution to eat a gut-stuffing 50 pizzas in 30 days. You may recall that in November 2019, he claimed to have consumed more than 40 pizzas in that amount of time.
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Kiss Of Death: Hershey's To Retire Fleet Of Kissmobiles
Originally rolled off the line in 1997, the Kissmobile is a 12-foot high, 26-foot long testament to man's ability to shrug and say "Why not?" In a statement by Hershey spokesman Jeff Beckman, it was announced that the Kissmobiles would not be making further appearances starting in 2020.
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AKC Announces Two New Dog Breeds: Barbet And Dogo Argentino
In a groundbreaking announcement that's sure to change the game, the American Kennel Club announced this week that there are two new dog breeds, the "barbet" and the "dogo Argentino," and that they are definitely not just a pit bull and a poodle.
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30-Foot Tumbleweed Pileup Traps Motorists In Washington
Many people picture tumbleweed as those sad, roughly sheep-sized balls that slowly roll through the main street of an Old West town as a handy visual cue to show just how much of a backwater the place is. But they also have the ability to create 30-foot pileups and trap motorists. Here's the story.
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Sheep Wears Human Bra To Support Saggy Udders
Years of marketing by Big Dairy have calcified the idea that when you've got milk, it does your body good. But that wasn't the case for Rose, a pregnant sheep who needed a bra for her saggy udders. Luckily, a wily vet had a secret weapon. Some might even call it a Victoria's Secret weapon.
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Why We Won't Find Alien Life In 2020
In our relatively short occupation of Planet Earth, humanity has made spectacular technological leaps forward. Will 2020 be the year when we, at long last, make contact with an alien organism? No, probably not. Here's why.
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The Real Reason ToTok App Was Removed By Google And Apple
ToTok might sound like a TikTok rip-off or a watch that's been ripped in half. But tech giants Google and Apple removed the app from their respective Play and App stores after concerns were raised about what Abu Dhabi might be finding out about ToTok users. Here's why.
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The Most Bizarre Things Donald Trump Has Ever Owned
Donald Trump spends his money in weird ways. He boasted a plane with 24-karat gold-plated seat belts and gold-plated bathroom fixtures. He resided in a penthouse with a gold and diamond-encrusted front door. And more. Here are some of the most bizarre things Donald Trump has ever owned.
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45 Year-Old Tortoise Rescued After Starting Fire In Owner's Home
A tortoise is not the most likely animal to survive a house fire, especially when it has played an active part at setting said house on fire. Yet, the Independent reports that such a miracle took place in Essex, Great Britain -- appropriately enough, on Christmas Day.
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The Real Life 'Werewolf' That Terrorized France In The 1700s
France is an amazing nation, known for everything from world-class cheeses to Napoleon. Werewolves, though? Believe it or not, the late 1700s were a surprisingly scary time to be a French peasant, primarily because an allegedly supernatural creature terrorized hundreds of people.
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This Is The Most Expensive Airplane Ticket In The World
If you think ordinary flights are too pricey, you won't want to know how ludicrously high the most expensive flight in the world is. Or maybe you do? In which case, meet "The Residence" by Etihad Airways. This airline offers the most expensive airplane ticket in the world.
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Movies That Are So Terrible They Became Awesome
Schadenfreude is watching a filmmaker fail spectacularly at crafting a movie they thought was just the best. The result is often unintentional comedy gold.
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Stinky, Poisonous Molecule May Indicate Extraterrestrial Life
Odiferous underarms, moldy cheese feet, rancid roadkill and acrid eggs -- there's a lot of stank out there, and generally we want nothing to do with it. But now scientists have identified one of the stinkiest molecules of all as a sign of potential alien life.
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The Most Bizarre Creatures Discovered In 2019
In 2019 alone, the California Academy of Sciences announced the discovery of 71 new species. Some of these animals have insane abilities, some are masters of disguise, while others are just plain weirdos. Here are the most bizarre creatures discovered in 2019.
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Putin's Computer Still Runs 18 Year-Old Windows XP
Everyone knows Windows XP is the pinnacle of Bill Gates' operating systems. It all just worked. Perhaps this is why 18 years after it was released, and long after it has stopped being supported, Windows XP is still Vladimir Putin's OS of choice.
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Plants Release Ultrasonic 'Screams' When Stressed
If a tree lands in the forest, but no one is around to hear it, does it make noise? That answer might depend on how upset the tree was about falling. In 2019, Live Science reported that at least some species of plant seem to release "scream[s]" at frequencies humans can't hear when under stress.
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Man Found Living In Secret Bunker On College Property
In November 2019, Milwaukee, Wisconsin police officers discovered an individual living down by the Milwaukee River. They discovered a bunker loaded with weapons, propane tanks, and food. Measuring eight feet deep and 20 feet long, this almost dystopian abode belonged to 41-year-old Geoffrey Graff.
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The Untold Truth Of Roxette
Who were these mysterious Swedes? What made their hit-writing pen so unfathomably sharp? And what have they been up to since they stopped ruling the airwaves? There's only one way to find out. Let's take a look at the untold truth of Roxette.
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The Untold Truth Of Michael Bloomberg
One of the richest people on the planet, Michael Bloomberg has a strange and controversial past. From his business background to his presidential aspirations, here's the untold truth about the billionaire's life.
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