The strange and wonderful history of Vaseline
GOOP. Sludge. Semi-transparent putty. Petroleum waste. It is well known as a Vaseline that roughly translates into “water oil.” During the NASA mission, astronauts brought petrolatum jelly as a multi-purpose tool. In space, it was used for everything from skincare to lubricating devices. A classic for the home. A simple invention with humble origins and […]
Who’s really behind that random strange text from nowhere?
These days, cell phones are buzzing with notifications all the time, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between legitimate messages and potential scam messages. Bill from Mesa, Arizona, recently shared an experience that highlights this growing concern. “Last week I received two text messages that appeared to be sent to different locations. The last email […]
Caitlin Clark’s stalker yells ‘guilty as charged’ in strange first court appearance
He became known to be Caitlin Clark's stalker. Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, was charged with stalking the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year and was sentenced Tuesday. “Guilty as charged” It took place in court before the judge entered a plea of not guilty to the accused. The Texas man was arrested over the weekend […]
Missing woman found dead after getting in strange car: ‘Somebody knows something’
On January 10, authorities in North Carolina discovered the body of a 25-year-old woman who had been missing for six days. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, Heather Williams was reported missing on Jan. 4 and was last seen in a light-colored four-door sedan in the Berkshire Road area just before 10 p.m. It is […]
Long Island man indicted in strange case of missing teen rescued from boat — but attorney claims ‘lot more of a story’
A 65-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the alleged sex trafficking of a Long Island teenager who has been missing for nearly a month, Suffolk County prosecutors said Thursday. Francis Buckheit, who was arrested last weekend on rape and kidnapping charges, is scheduled to be arraigned next week in […]
Legalized marijuana means strange, new gifts for stoners
Here's how to get your year off to a good start. Legalization of marijuana means New York's 267 licensed dispensaries are offering a strange new holiday gift for stoners with all their weeds. Even if shoppers miss the chance to stuff their Christmas stocking stash, there's still a chance to turn Christmas into a big […]
Djokovic admits sharing tennis secrets with new coach Murray feels ‘strange’ | Tennis
Novak Djokovic admits it was “weird” having Andy Murray working as his coach, but said he would benefit from having one of his biggest rivals look at his game in a “fresh light”. I believe. The 24-time Grand Slam champion also spoke of his frustration at having been “kept in the dark” over Jannik Sinner's […]
Sicilian archaeologists uncover strange artifacts near ancient shipwreck
Prehistoric tools and ancient anchors were recently discovered during an underwater excavation of a 2,500-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sicily. Superintendent of the Sea (SopMare), the Sicilian government agency responsible for conservation ancient relics The discovery was announced on December 9th in seawater. The shipwreck dates back to the 5th or 6th century BC […]
The strange deification of Luigi Mangione
As soon as the shocking footage of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson being assassinated on the streets of New York City was released, the left began to cast the killer as a folk hero. Even before the shooter's identity was revealed, progressives celebrated the act, inventing a fictional backstory and glorifying the murder as a form […]
Strange laws in New Mexico that are still technically enforceable, such as improper use of the national anthem
Every state has its own, some pretty weird laws that will make you wonder where they came from and why they're still around. Some of the strange laws in each state have since been repealed, while others aren't real laws after all, just rumors spread. However, states in the United States have strange laws that […]