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Marie Antoinette’s Severed Head Was the Breakout Star of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially kicked off today (July 26), and it was not without controversy. In images captured and shared across social media, many headless Marie Antoinettes were spotted along the Seine. The Antoinettes were seen in the prison she was once held. That place is called the Conciergerie.
Pregnant Woman Ruins Surprise Gender Reveal Party on Purpose
A pregnant woman was furious when her dad's girlfriend threw her a surprise gender reveal party after insisting she didn't want one. So, she ruined the party on purpose. "I've always been clear about not wanting one. When I announced my son's gender to them, she expressed disappointment that I hadn't changed my mind about a party. I don't like gender reveals. Never have, never will. I prefer baby showers, which I think feel more about the actual child. I never tried to hide that opinion, either," the woman wrote on Reddit.
After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Ditching Open Seating
For most people on most airlines, when you get on a plane, you have your assigned seat already and know just where you will end up. The only exception has been Southwest Airlines. That exception no longer exists. After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Will Ditch Open Seating. The last airline...
The Forgotten Hanna Barbera Texas Theme Park
At one point in time, a theme park was dedicated to such beloved characters as 'The Flintstones' 'Scooby-Doo', and 'The Smurfs' right here in Texas. Hanna Barbera Land was a dedicated section at many of the King's owned theme parks. Such as King's Dominion and King's Island. However, in 1984 a separate Hanna Barbera Land opened in Spring, Texas. The park would feature ten attractions, but the big thing that kids would enjoy is meeting some of their favorite cartoon characters.
This DIY Guy Transformed His Mobility Scooter Into a Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy and It’s Genius
A man on TikTok is going viral for how he transformed his mobility scooter. The user who goes by the username of @diylightguy converted his mobility scooter into a Haunted Mansion themed ride, and it is genius. In one of the videos posted to his page, the user gave others...
Bride Feels Guilty After Telling Estranged Biological Mom She Isn’t the ‘Mother of the Bride’
A bride is revealing the reason why she decided not to have her biological mom as the Mother of the Bride in her wedding. "For background, I 25f and my Bio mother 47f have never been close. When I was younger she used to take substances and leave me home with her boyfriend who also took substances and me. It wasn’t until my grandparents seen I was malnourished and dirty and took me away to for her to finally see she was wrong. But seeing she was wrong didn’t stop her use of substances it just calmed it down," the woman begins her Reddit post.
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Couple Hits Major Milestone
Farmer Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera’s time on Farmer Wants A Wife ended in love. And since then, the couple hit a huge milestone. Since the cameras stopped, the couple can be found posting gratuitously on social media of their time together. Kolinsky lives on a farm in East...
The Natural High Your Dog Will Love You Even More For
There isn't anything we wouldn't do for our dogs. Spoiling our dogs is second nature to us whether it's toys, treats, outings to the park, beach, or a nice swim in a lake. Many pet owners even throw birthday parties for their doggo or do something special together on their big day. And let's be honest, who hasn't wrapped up gifts for your dog to joyfully open while ripping through the paper?
Police in Texas Try to Arrest Librarian for Civil Rights Book
Shocking: Texas Librarian Faces Arrest for Checking Out Toni Morrison Book. It really has to suck some days to be a cop. Imagine showing up for your shift one day, ready to arrest murderers and pedophiles, and your superior officer informs you that your assignment for the day is to go investigate and arrest a librarian for loaning out a book about civil rights.
Watch Wild Futuristic ATV Gang Take Over Dallas Highway
Thrilling Chaos: Futuristic ATV Gang Takes Over Dallas Highway in Daring Display. Drivers in Dallas, Texas were treated to what looks like a cyberpunk Mad Max convoy scene straight out of the movies. Keep scrolling to watch the clip posted on Twitter today. Adrenaline-Pumping Experience. In the video below, we...
Ex-Police Employee Facing Charges For Most Insane Crime Involving Vienna Sausages
Nothing beats a small-town scandal. Not quite sure where to even start with this one, to be honest — but the most insane crime just happened, and you should buckle up as this story is weird and twisted for sure. This all played out in the small town of...
Woman Runs Over Fast-Food Worker With Car Because of Botched Order
Fast-food restaurants have been under some scrutiny lately for their inflated prices. If you do get fast food nowadays, you want to be extra-sure that your order is correct before leaving, as it could be a costly mistake if not. But one woman took her dissatisfaction with her order to a whole new level.
Every M. Night Shyamalan Twist, Ranked (and Spoiled!)
If the headline didn’t already make it clear, the following post is going to spoil the endings of a whole bunch of M. Night Shyamalan movies. When you go into an M. Night Shyamalan movie, you know that not everything is as it seems. Not all of his movies end with narrative-shattering twists, but most of them do, and his most iconic third act reveals altered movies, and the way we think about them, forever. Because we love Shyamalan’s movies, because we love a good twist, and because we love to rank stuff, we’ve decided to rank every Shyamalan twist, from The Sixth Sense and beyond.
Donald Trump Wanted to Unify the U.S. by Having Ye Throw a Church Service on the White House Lawn
During his tenure in office, President Donald Trump wanted to try unifying the United States by having Ye throw a church service on the White House's lawn. On Wednesday (July 24), a new episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen was uploaded on YouTube. In one segment of the episode, which can be seen below, host Andy Cohen sat down with Alyssa Farah Griffin, the White House's former Director of Strategic Communications, and The Real Housewives of Dubai star Lesa Milan to answer some questions from fans on video chat. Somewhere in the conversation, a man asks Alyssa about the craziest requests that hit her desk while assisting Donald Trump during his presidential term. Ironically, the inquiry involved a rapper who just so happened to attempt a run for presidency during the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Why Your Jeans Have That Teeny, Tiny Pocket
What have you used that small pocket on the front of your jeans for?. I've used it to fold up a couple of $20 bills before back in college. It's a perfect, little hiding place without worrying about carrying a handbag. Even a key fits perfectly. Some of those teeny, tiny pockets even fit a driver's license or credit card.
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
Death is in the air, and people can't stop talking about it. The corpse flower is getting increased attention thanks to the rare plant currently blooming in multiple places around the U.S. How Rare If The Corpse Flower?. If you've never heard of a corpse flower, you're likely not alone....
Woman Threatens Divorce if Husband Doesn’t Start Cleaning Their Home
A woman on Reddit is threatening to divorce her husband if he does not start cleaning their shared home. "I'm at my wits end. Everything changed after marriage and I couldn't tell you why. Our biggest problem is cleaning. My husband used to clean up after himself but after marriage he just completely stopped with no warning. We were dating for 3 years, engaged for 1, and now freshly married. We're 28 and 29," she prefaces her post.
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