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Snow Hole Scares Fellow Drivers

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:13

Mark Saunders of Leicestershire, England was on his way to work one morning when his dashboard camera caught one of the laziest, most dangerous drivers ever. Someone was driving around with snow covering the entire windshield and roof of their car. Except for one tiny hole. Saunders called it "sheer lunacy" -- what do you think?

Flower Girl Stars In Unforgettable Wedding Video

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:06

In a new video making the rounds on the internet, a flower girl makes quite the entrance at a wedding. But don't worry, the ring bearer kept it calm, cool, and collected...well, relatively. Plus, find out what this wedding meltdown has in common with the Terminator, Freddy Krueger, and Julia Roberts.

Your Boss Might Be A Psychopath

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

In British psychologist Oliver James' new book "Office Politics," he reveals new studies that show the white collar workplace is full of troubling behavior. In the past thirty years, more and more workers have been showing signs of Psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and Narcissism. He also uncovers a new fourth personalty type: the triadic person. That's someone who displays all three traits. James claims that these people often excel the most, so your boss might actually have mental problems.

Which Airline Has the Worst 'Tude?

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:56

In a new poll by Skyscanner.com, 1,000 travelers have determined which U.S. airline has the rudest flight attendants. So who is first loser? American Airlines with 25% of the vote! United and Delta rounded out the triumvirate of rude. Shame on you, you rude air dudes.

Sweden's Famous Ice Hotel Opens

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:29

For the 23rd year in a row, the IceHotel in the Northern Sweden town of Jukkasjarvi has opened. The 65 room hotel is located 124 miles North of the Arctic Circle and is built completely out of ice. Amenities of the hotel include ice chairs, ice beds, ice walls, and even ice glassware! However, the temperatures aren't to everyone's liking. Enjoy the story and have an ice day!!!!! Sorry...

Is This Coffin Worth $30,000?

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:29

In a new online commercial, Swedish company Pause has unveiled a very unique luxury coffin. Not only does it offer "god-like comfort," but a luxury sound system to boot. The digital headstone connects to a server that will play your (or your friend's) customized Spotify playlist to your lifeless, unlistening corpse. Who would pay over $30,000 for this??? Oh, Dracula. That's who. We stand corrected.

US Navy Boat Turned Luxury Home

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:18

5 years ago Phil Wallis moved out of his 5 bedroom home in the Crouch End area of London and moved into an old tug boat. Phil purchased the US Navy tug for a little less than $200,000. After putting in two years and an extra $60,000 worth of renovations Phil has himself one of the nicer houseboats we've ever seen. Three bedrooms, a sunken bathtub, and a full kitchen! Good work Phil!

Millionaire Wants a Girlfriend from Santa

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:27

Marc Paskin seems like pretty good guy. He's a rich widower who has appeared on reality TV and given thousands of dollars back to his community. What's missing in his life? Apparently, a Latina girlfriend. Or so claims the billboard that he's purchased in San Diego. It says "All I want for Christmas is a Latina Girlfriend. Contact Marc: LatinaGirlfriend@aol.com." Somebody call Patrick Dempsey, because apparently money can't buy love, but it CAN buy a very specific billboard.

Sued For A Negative Yelp Review

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:54

A Virginia court has ordered Jane Perez to pay $750,000 to her former high school classmate, Christopher Dietz. Why? Because Perez gave Dietz's contracting business negative reviews on Yelp! and Angie's List. Dietz claims the reviews were false, and that Perez actually never paid him for any work he did. See, this is why I don't own or work on houses.

World's Worst Show-And-Tell?

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:35

An Australian girl brought a grenade to school for Show & Tell. Why? Because she thought it was a money box. Yep, kids in Australia have no idea what money boxes or grenades look like. That's cool. In the USA, we don't know what money boxes are either. We call those things "piggy banks". Thankfully, the grenade was inactive and is now with the authorities. The real loser here? That kid who was up next. We may never know what he wanted to show and tell or why he was carrying that turtle.

Chinese Theme Park In Australia

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:11

The Wyong Shire Council in Australia has given the go ahead on plans to build a Chinese themed amusement park. The $520 million amusement park will feature replicas of Chinese landmarks, and hopes to increase Chinese tourism to the area. Who doesn't want to see what their homeland would look like in the outback? It makes total sense, Australia!

Police Catch Bank Robber On YouTube

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:21

19-year-old, Hannah Sabata was arrested on charges stemming from the holdup of a Bank in Waco, Nebraska, after police saw the weird, Green Day scored YouTube video she posted called "Chick Bank Robber." In the video, Sabata shows off the over $6,000 she stole, and brags about stealing cars and drugs while never speaking and holding up illegible pieces of paper. Well, now she's in trouble. Also, in our second story, A fireman thinks Santa is unsafe.

Is The Easy Bake Oven Sexist?

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:18

In a new petition on Change.org, 13-year old McKenna Pope asks the Hasbro toy corporation to start including boys in promotional materials and commercials for the Easy Bake Oven. She also wants them to come in less girl specific colors. Why? Because her 4-year old brother really wants one. Awwww, how cool is McKenna? Also, Russia has a big trampoline. But that's a different story.

Musician Ordered to Pay $1M for Lost Laptop

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:25

"Famous" rapper, Ryan Leslie, lost his laptop and promised to pay $1,000,000 for its safe return, but when it was finally found, he took back his offer. Not cool, Leslie. You should pay up. Also, a judge just ordered you to pay up. So, now you have to. Look on the bright side, buddy. If enough people find out about this, maybe we won't have to put quotes around the word "famous" next time. Also, our second story is about bacteria-killing microwaves. Pretty neat stuff.

How to Eat Corn in 10 Seconds

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:52

In my favorite movie, “How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days", Kate Hudson and Matthew McCaughey fall on their faces AND fall in love. It’s hilarious. In our new favorite new YouTube video, “How To Eat Corn In Ten Seconds", a man falls in love with a drill and corn falls on his face. It’s hilarious. Plus, in our second story, one hospital in Minnesota went 62 hours straight without delivering a girl baby!

Woman Leaves $12.5 Million Estate To Neighbor

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:15

It pays to be kind. Just ask Beatrice Gray of Australia. Ms. Gray had spent years helping out her elderly neighbor, Betty Harris. Well, when Ms. Harris died she left her entire $12.5 million estate to Ms. Gray. After two years of lawsuits from the Harris family, the Australian Supreme Court has decided Ms. Gray gets to keep the inheritance. Enjoy the video...I'm going to make sure the old guy next door has everything he needs.

World's Biggest Sculpture to Cost Over $325M

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:50

Christo, the famed Bulgarian artist best known for huge stunt art pieces, is about to top himself again. "The Mastaba" will stand 492 feet and will be built in the desert outside of Abu Dhabi. Once constructed, the world's biggest permanent sculpture will stand taller than The Great Pyramid, and will be made of 400,000 different colored oil drums. The project should take 30 months and cost over $325 million dollars! That's a lotta art out there!

Luxury Hotel Goes Underwater

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:57

L. Bruce Jones, the head of U.S. Submarines, has plans to build an extravagant luxury hotel. The catch? It's 40 feet underwater! The Poseidon Undersea Resort will be located in Fiji, and includes 25 underwater suites, a bar, restaurant, gym, and wedding chapel. Jones has yet to get the funding together, but the plans sure look amazing. Hopefully I'll have the $15,000 it will cost to stay there by the time it opens! FINGERS CROSSED!

The Secret Life of Sleaze

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:27

Ladies, are you paranoid that your man might be sleeping around? Well, a new survey from an internet security company will do little to assuage your fears. The inquiring people at BullGuard have determined that one out of every five guys has a separate email account hidden from his significant other. Some also keep a secret second cell phone. What other secrets might your man be keeping? You know, other than the fact that he's on Pinterest under the assumed name "cutekitties247".

Santa Dangles By Beard Above Mall

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:35

Santa needed some serious help after his beard got caught as he dangled above a British mall. Was it karmic retribution for having a Christmas celebration before Thanksgiving? Or was having Santa repel from the ceiling just never a good idea? I'm guessing it was the second one. England doesn't even celebrate Thanksgiving. Either way, dude got stuck and we've got the video to prove it. Plus, in our other story, Philly police fight crime one "person of Pinterest" at a time.

Yo! It's Four Rooms in One!

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:04

The founder of YO! Sushi in England has unveiled a new apartment prototype that easily converts a single 800 square foot room into four separate rooms. Using techniques learned while touring with Rod Stewart and other musicians, Simon Woodroffe has created a convertible apartment unlike anything we've seen before...but also sort of like the inside of an RV. You know, with the hideaway beds and tables and all. Listen, homey, it's called the YO! Home and it's pretty cool, yo.

Man Dealing with Hiccups for 8 Days

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:45

Maine resident Micky Cheney got the hiccups, and they just won't stop. He's had them for 8 days, and they've been tormenting him. He can't sleep or keep down food. What do the the Doctors have to say? And yes, they've tried scaring him. Or so we think.

Man Earns $90K Per Year Playing Bar Games

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:39

English lit grad Christian Drummond makes 60,000 pounds (or $90k) a year playing pub quiz machines all over England. Yep, in England there are machines in bars that ask you questions and then give you money. It's sort of like an ATM for super smart people. To accomplish the goal, Drummond has hit up over 10,000 pubs and has memorized a lot of useless stuff -- like the names of all 500 Charles Dickens characters. And you thought an English degree was useless...

Japanese 'Hotel' Inside a Public Bathroom

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:46

In strange travel news...the Nakanoshima Hotel in Japan is part art instillation, part actual hotel room that's built around a fully functioning public bathroom. Yep, for $125 per night you can fall asleep to the sweet sounds of other people urinating. Seriously, according to a rep from the project, "sounds" from people using the restroom on the other side of the wall can still be heard from your room. On the plus side, the project was done by awesome artist Tatzu Nishi.

Arizona Residents Angered By Ugly Cell Tower

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:54

The FCC is requiring AT&T to put up another cell tower to cover gaps of service in Mesa, Arizona. Well, they're planning to put a tower up that kind of looks like a dying robot palm tree. It ain't pretty, and now the nearby residents aren't happy about it. Hear what they have to say about this cellular fiasco. Would you let something like this up in your neighborhood or is the eyesore worth better cell service?

Who's a Better Driver: Mom or Dad?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:46

Parents, if you've ever wondered what your children thought of your driving...here's your answer. An Australian car website surveyed 1000 children aged five to seven in order to find out what makes a awesome child-sized road trip. Apparently, these kids love candy, trips to Grandma's house, and oh, 51% of them think that Dad is a better driver. But Mom has special qualities too! Plus, in our second story, Jimmy Choo makes $15,000 purses that look like Teletubbies. Want one?

Spend $3,000 to Have Your Own Bubble

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:04

Cocoon 1, a new pod for personal use out of Switzerland, is a little weird. Probably, because it's a new pod out of Switzerland. How could that not be weird? The inventive space looks a lot like a terrarium for humans and can be modified for dozens of different uses. Plus, you can even get an oven and kitchen upgrade! Even weirder. Plus, in our other story, we feature a truly awesome bionic arm that could make life easier for a lot of people. So, there's that.

Tattoo Shop Tiles Floor With 250,000 Pennies

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:27

Mel Angst, the owner of Artisan Tattoos in Pittsburgh, recently completed a massive project. The project? Tiling the parlor's floor with 250,000 pennies. Yes, 250,000 pennies. The 800 square foot creation took 300 man-hours, and free penny tattoos were given to patrons that worked at least 30 hours on the job. To quote the great Nancy Sinatra: "These Cents Were Made For Walkin'!" Also, remember that supposed Big Foot video from last week? We're gonna make fun of it!

Insano: The World's Tallest Water Slide

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:10

Hey there, thrill jockeys! Do you like being scared? Are you so into Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers that you enjoy actual freefalls? Well, then get on a plane to Brazil and ride Insano, the world's tallest water slide! The slide stands 134 feet tall and riders achieve speeds of up to 65 MPH. The fall is so steep that it only takes five or six seconds to travel the equivalent of a 14-story building. Plus, in our second story, a teacher wears a Halloween costume in the name of good grades.

Science Finds Superman's Home Planet

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:39

In a new issue of Action Comics, Superman finds the location of his home planet of Krypton. So, DC Comics called in Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson to figure out where the real outer space location of the fictional planet would be. Attention Nerds! While the phrase "Red Dwarf" is in this story, it's about space and comic books, not the British Sci Fi comedy. So, move along British Comedy Nerds, nothing to see here. Comic Book and Space Nerds Only.

Australian School Bans Hugging

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:57

Everybody loves a warm embrace...except Adam Road Primary School. Strangely, kids at an Australian school have been banned from hugging each other after an excessive amount of it led to injuries and class disruptions. Now, one 12 year-old girl received detention for giving her friend a quick hug and her mom is fighting mad about. In other news, you can mop your floor with your kid. Seriously. They have baby clothes for that.

Hobbits Demo Airplane Safety

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:38

Hobbits have climbed out of their holes and onto our airplanes. In a new safety video for New Zealand Air, the characters from 'The Hobbit' take to the skies to teach passengers about emergency exits and seat belts. Look very closely for 'Hobbit' director Peter Jackson. He made 'Dead Alive'! Now his cinematic life centers around wizards. Weird career, dude, weird career. Plus, in our second story, a department store coffee shop thinks you're too dumb to speak Italian.

Guns N' Roses Controversy in Sin City

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:15

The band Axl Rose calls Guns N' Roses these days is performing an almost month-long stint in Las Vegas. To commemorate, the city temporarily renamed Paradise Rd., Paradise City Rd. How did the band repay the gesture? By promoting their concerts with what some call offensive imagery. Certain city officials quickly regretted the name change. What's a worse decision: the street name or waiting fifteen years to release Chinese Democracy? In our second story, a Queen sues an infidelity website.

Homeowner's Association Targets Boy's Fort

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:31

In this spooky, Halloween-themed episode of Broken News, a homeowner's association in Texas is trying to tear down a nine-year-old boy's fort. They claim it violates their architectural rules. Little do they know, the only thing worse than an unsightly wooden fort is...a GHOST FORT! BOO! Plus, in our second story, people are getting married in an Ikea. By choice. I hope the wedding goes better than the Bride of Frankenstein's. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Avoid Baggage Fees With This Jacket?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:04

Engineer John Power was so fed up with paying bag fees on airlines he decided to do something about it. His invention is called the JAKTOGO. The ingenious wearable luggage carries up to twenty-two pounds of your belongings and can fold into a bag. Sounds great, but too bad it makes the wearer look like a lumpy, grey Kool-Aid man. OOOOH NOOOO! In our spooky second story, which horror movies burn the most calories? Stop eating The Amityville Horror on Laserdisc!

Driver of $430K Lamborghini Can't Afford Ticket

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:24

A Canadian man driving a $430,000 Lamborghini Aventador was given a $586 dollar ticket for a license plate infraction and driving without insurance. He wasn't happy about it. Why? Because he thought the ticket was too expensive for him to pay. I don't know, dude. Maybe check between the seats for thousand dollar bills. Also, in our second story, the person with the country's best credit score has been found! And no, it's not Nic Cage. He's actually surprisingly bad with money.

Is This The World's Strongest Beer?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:21

The Scottish brewery Brewmeister is claiming to have created the world's most alcoholic beer. The brew, named Armageddon, uses a process called freeze fermenting to reach super-high alcohol by volume levels -- 65% abv, in fact. Brewmeister believes the beer is so strong that it should be consumed like a fine whiskey, not poured into a funnel like so much Natty Ice. Plus, in our second story, watch out Denny's! There's a nerds a comin' for breakfast.

America's Fastest Highway Opens

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:57

The fastest US highway just opened up and it's in Texas. Of course it is. Fast is the new big and everything's bigger in Texas. Anyway, on the Pickle Parkway in Texas you can now go 85 mph, but no matter how fast you go it's still going to be called The Pickle Parkway. Not everything can be perfect.

Crazy Animal Shoes Only Gaga Could Love

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:53

Iris Schieferstein is a Berlin-based artist that specializes in making shoes...shoes made of dead animal carcasses, that is! Some of her most controversial designs use hollowed out hooves, taxidermy doves, and snakes eating their own tails. Where does she get her supplies you ask? Oh, just her local butcher. Dove, it's what's for dinner. Iris already has one huge fan in Lady Gaga. Hey Gaga, you don't have to lie. We know you don't have hooves. You weren't born THAT way.

LG Viral Elevator Ad: Real or Fake?

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:59

In a new viral marketing ad titled "So Real It’s Scary", LG replaces the floor of an elevator with their new IPS monitors, and then play video of the floor falling out, terrifying unsuspecting riders. The LG ad is somewhat humorous, but is it real? Some say no. Which is probably true, because in sales the only thing better than scaring people is lying to them, am I right? Plus, in our second story, be ready to be REAL mad at Arby's. Horsey sauce is overrated anyway.

Woman Seeks Man Dressed As Owl To Watch Her Sleep

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:10

A very odd ad on Australian classifieds website, Gumtree, written by a "Susan from Collingwood" went viral this weekend. Susan was searching for a man in an owl costume to sit in her room at night and watch her sleep. The only problem? The post isn’t real. The whole thing is actually a hoax perpetrated by a hilarious college student named Meredith Eriksson. Meredith, you're hilarious. Will you marry us? In our second story, a Vermont ski resort might smell funny this winter.

Abercrombie CEO Has a Private Plane Manifesto

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:59

A new 47-page "Aircraft Standards" rulebook for employees of Abercrombie & Fitch's private jet has surfaced, and it has some crazy guidelines. Apparently, CEO Michael Jeffries has weird ideas from everything to what employees should wear and what kind of music they listen to. SPOILER ALERT: He's a big Phil Collins fan. Plus, in our second story, a New York teacher is in trouble for offering students "no homework" passes if they buy his soap. Trust us, it'll make sense later!

$200,000 To Live In An Airplane?

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:04

Bruce Campbell (no, not the handsome actor in 'Evil Dead') lives in an interesting home. It's an old Boeing 727 in the Oregon woods. Bruce bought the plane for $100,000 and has spent another $100,000 transporting the aircraft and making it livable. Come inside and take a look. Now, Bruce is looking for investors for a new airplane home. Also, in our second story, there's a new musical child prodigy in town and she's got Mozart in her crosshairs. It's like 'Little Man Tate', but not stupid!

Student Barred From Dance Due to Library Book

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:01

Dominique Stearns is a freshman at Florida's Cypress Lake High School and she was recently banned from attending her first ever homecoming dance for a late library book. Yes, an overdue library book. Before she head about the ban, Dominique and her mother spent an entire day going to find the perfect outfit for the evening. Dominique claims that the school never even told her when the book was due. In our second story, for just twenty bucks you can spend a night in a concrete drain in Mexico.

Teenager Wants Photos with Every Animal

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:02

The name Tallon Nightwalker might make him sound like a superhero, and in a way he is. Tallon is a 16 year-old boy who is using his Facebook page to raise awareness of endangered species. That's not all Tallon is trying to do though -- he wants to get a picture with every animal on earth. He has 840 down already, only thousands upon thousands to go! And in our second story, a parrot knocks on a door in England. But why did he cross the road??!?

Elvis' Former LA House Priced at $13M

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:50

The King of Rock and Roll's four bedroom Los Angeles house is on the market. The French Regency-style estate has panoramic views, a pool, spa, and attached guesthouse. While the Beverly Hills house isn't as famous as Graceland, it does have a fun quirk where Elvis fans write messages on the gate. So, who wants to buy a thirteen million dollar graffiti house? Also, in our second story, got a smart phone? Cheat on your wife? Well, a creepy new app might be able to help you be a creep, you creep.

Is This the World’s Worst Sound?

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

In a new study, scientists at the University of Newcastle tested 74 different sounds to determine which ones humans find most unpleasant. According to the study the most annoying noise is...the sound of a sharp knife on a glass bottle. Wanna hear it? In our second story, two artists' newest project is a shoe with teeth. That's right! A shoe with teeth!

Maine Road Sign Warns Of Zombies

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:00

A hilarious hacker in Portland, Maine reprogrammed an electronic road sign to say "Warning! Zombies Ahead!" instead of the boring road work warning it usually carries. Authorities can't find the hacker and also aren't sure how the sign was even hacked. So, what’s worse: traffic or zombies? Also, in our second story, Philadelphia is the capital of sweatpants. Maybe, Elton John's "Philadelphia Freedom" was actually about belts?

New Walmart T-Shirt Angers 'Bronies'

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:03

Bronies, the niche adult male fans of "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic", are mad at a t-shirt being sold at Walmart. The offending shirt says "I Heart Bronies" on it. However, the characters depicted on the shirt are from the 1980's My Little Pony cartoon, and not the newer show the Bronies are actual fans of. So yeah, the Bronies ain’t happy with Walmart. In our second story, New Zealand is putting Hobbits on their money. Just name Peter Jackson your Emperor already, New Zealand!

Is Facebook More Addictive Than Sex & Cigarettes?

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

A new study from The University Of Chicago's Booth Business School states that our cravings to check social media are stronger and more common than cravings for smoking or sex. The study asked participants to text seven times a day about what they desired most at that moment. Turns out the number one urge was social media. Also, in our second story, a Finnish couple won the North American Wife Carrying Championships in Maine. Um, who wants to go to war with Finland?

Candy-Loving Bees Produce Colored Honey

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:39

French honey is coming out blue, green and red because local bees have been eating M&M's waste byproducts out of uncovered vats at a nearby biogas processing plant. Take that Robert Green Ingersoll! It turns out that hope isn't the only bee that makes honey without flowers. The beekeepers are mad, but what will the factory do? Also, in an unrelated story, some guy in Florida wants your kids to swim with gators. It sounds like a threat, but don't worry, it’s just his weird business model.

Car Dealer Has Buyer Arrested After Price Error

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:42

Priority Chevrolet Dealership in Chesapeake, Virginia made a mistake when they sold Danny Sawyer a new Chevrolet Traverse for $5,600 less than the asking price. So what did they do when they realized this mistake? They had Mr. Sawyer arrested for theft. After spending 4 hours in lockup and getting released on bond, Sawyer did the next logical thing: he sued the dealership for 2.2 million dollars. Well, I guess it IS possible to get a good deal in this crazy world of ours...

'Greedy' Eaters Banned from All-You-Can-Eat Deal

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:01

Gobi restaurant in Brighton, England offers all-you-can-eat Mongolian Barbecue for just £12 (or about $19). Well, unless your name is either George Dalmon or Andy Miles. Why? Because George and Andy have been going there for years, eating five plates a sitting. The owner finally had enough and banned them for life. What's so wrong with a couple of big dudes being friends and stuffing their faces? Let's hear both sides of the story.

Hot Tub Tug Boats Hit The High Seas

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:28

Think a Dutch person hasn't contributed anything of value to the world since Starry Night? Well, you're wrong! A company in the Netherlands called HotTug has just created the world's first hot tub tug boat. It's called the HotTug. What a coincidence?! Now, will anyone buy this hot tub/boat hybrid? Plus, in our second story, some designer is selling a bling'd out iPhone 5 for $35,000. Whoa, that can't be right. People stopped saying "bling" like 10 years ago.

Facebook Pics Bust House Party Burglars

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:30

Alright kids, be careful what you post on Facebook. Don't post pictures of yourself burglarizing a house...or making that duck face. It just makes you look stupid. Also, maybe, don't burgle things at all. That would probably save you a lot of trouble. Anyway, a bunch of high school kids in South Carolina broke into a house and put pictures of their party on Facebook. They're probably going down - find out why. Plus, in our second story, a Russian jaywalker narrowly averts a deadly collision.

NYC 'Master Key' Sold On eBay for $150

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:51

A New York Post reporter bought a NYFD "fireman's key ring" from a retired locksmith on eBay for $150. Turns out the keys are still good and can control elevators, circuit breakers, subway entrances, and traffic lights. This can't be legal, can it? Nope. Turns out it might not be. Both the NYPD and NYFD are investigating the seller. In our second story, what does the smallest apartment in London look like? You know, besides looking really, really small.

50 Foot Foam Wall Takes Over River

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:48

Residents of Xintang, China had to evacuate their homes this week because a 50 foot wall of harmless bubbles floated down a nearby river. Chinese officials are claiming that the soap tsunami was caused by a non-toxic deodorant being washed out of a household garbage can. Yeah, and Soylent Green ISN'T made out of people. Everyone in the town is OK, but here's hoping there aren't anymore bubble monsters in their future. Unless, of course, the monster was invited to their Foam Party.

Brazil's 183-Mile Nightmare Traffic Jam

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:20

Researchers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, have discovered that the average commute in their city is especially terrible. On a good day traffic stretches 112 miles, and on a bad day - 183 miles! It takes the average commuter 2 hours to travel ten miles! You could watch the Sao Paulo episode of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations two and half times during that commute! Plus, enjoy some jokes about our favorite Paul Walker movie! Nope, not "Meet The Deedles".

'Hotel of Doom' Near Completion After 25 Years?

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:57

The Ryugyong Hotel, also known as "the Hotel of Doom", was meant to be a sign of North Korea’s wealth, but now the unfinished building is a symbol of their economic troubles. After 25 years of construction, what does the inside actually look like? Well, we've got pictures! Finally, you can peer inside and see that the hotel is eerily similar to an unfinished parking garage. Also, in an unrelated story, there’s another Mona Lisa and she's both older and younger than the first broad. Art is crazy.

'Bagel Heads': Shocking New Trend In Japan

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:53

Strangely, people in Japan are getting saline injected into their foreheads to make it look like a bagel's been jammed under their skin. Seriously, this is a thing that's happening. They are called bagel heads, or bagelheads. Either way, you've got to check out what this look is all about and what it does to your forehead. Normally, we'd make some joke about how weird Japanese fashion trends are, but we think the facts speak for themselves.

Cop Sees Moon, Calls For Backup

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:51

A Policeman in Worcestershire, England, was on duty alone and saw a suspicious light in the Clent Hills. He went to investigate the light, warning his Sergeant over radio that he might need backup. After 20 minutes of investigating, he radioed back explaining that the light was actually just the moon. Now, his fellow police officers won't let him live the incident down, taping pictures of werewolves to his locker. To quote Michael Stipe: "Do you believe a man saw the moon?"

Pre-Peeled Bananas Spark Outrage

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:28

An Austrian supermarket thought that it could package bananas better than banana peels already do. Then eco-friendly internet commenters trolled them into submission. Now the supermarket's Facebook page has been deleted. Serves 'em right for messing with nature's wrapping. Plus, in our second story, some British dude is crossing the Irish Sea on a hamster wheel. Shocking, right?! I mean, who knew Ireland had a sea?

Is This the Strangest Pillow Ever?

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:33

A company called Studio Banana Things has created a Kickstarter campaign for their Ostrich Pillow. It's a wearable pillow that creates a micro environment for power napping. And in the ultimate case of form vs. function, it makes the wearer look like a praying mantis. So what would some of your favorite celebrities look like wearing the pillow hat? In our second story, an Italian man emulates the Steven Spielberg movie "Catch Me If You Can". I'm sure that works out great for him.

Why Is This Penny Worth $1,000,000?

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:34

Bob R. Simpson is the co-chairman of the Texas Rangers. He also just spent one million dollars on a penny from the forties. Sounds crazy to us, but what do we know about pennies? Oh yeah! We know that they are usually only worth a penny, which usually equals one cent. So what's the deal, Bob? Also, in an unrelated story, some 15-year-old girl in Texas drove a $300,000 Lamborghini to school. Rich kids will do the darnedest things.

Flight Attendants' Fight Delays Plane 4 Hours

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:59

Hot on the heels of canceling over 300 flights, American Eagle Airlines is in trouble again. A seemingly quick, one-hour flight from New York to Washington D.C. was delayed almost four hours after two flight attendants got into an argument when the plane was on the runway. The pilot turned the aircraft around, and passengers waited for a flight crew that could distribute peanuts with civility. Plus, great video of a pig saving a goat! Let us repeat, a pig saving a goat!

Man Pulls 40 Ton Train With Hair

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:23

Sailendra Nath Roy proved he has a strong head on his shoulders. Head of hair that is! Sailendra set a world record by pulling a 40 ton train attached to a chain tied to his hair. He dragged the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway train 8.2 feet, and it included the locomotive and four coaches. No word on whether there were any old-timey people sleeping in the coaches though. Also, in our second story, Dish Network accidentally showed six minutes of porn during a Disney Channel airing of Lilo & Stitch. Moms were NOT happy.

Amazing Rope Bridge Connects Small Village

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:10

In the isolated Chinese village of Yushan, residents go through some daring lengths to connect with the outside world. An incredible 3,200 foot-long ropeway, known as 'Sky Road', is part of their daily commute in order to bring much needed supplies back to the locals. Strung far above a giant gorge, the pictures of this high-wire mode of transportation are truly incredible. Plus, in our second story, we get nerdy with the impending possibility of "warp speed". Commander Date, engage!

Inspirational Blind Labrador Earns Pet Prize

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:29

Meet Jack, a ten-year-old Labrador from England. Three years ago he lost his eyesight to progressive retinal atrophy, but that hasn't stopped him from being an amazing swimmer and retriever. So good in fact, he entered a pet contest and claimed a judges prize. Follow your dreams. This dog did! THUMBS UP EVERYBODY! Also, in our second story, see what the heaviest onion in the world looks like. IT'S BIG! (that's what she said). Ugh, sorry.

Prankster Pays Ticket With Pig-Shaped Money

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:54

Here's an "artistic" way to pay your parking ticket. This YouTube video by user Bacon Moose shows the man paying for a $137 traffic fine with 137 origami dollar bill pigs. To really turn the knife, he brought the pigs in two doughnut boxes. Showing a sense of humor, the local police laughed it off and took pictures. Also, in a marginally-related story, the NY/NJ Port Authority used a cleverly-named sting operation to arrest 18 airport workers who stole 100,000 mini bottles of alcohol.

Woman Busted for Dangerous Sidewalk Driving

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:45

A school bus driver was appalled one morning when he saw a silver Jeep drive up onto the sidewalk while he was picking up a handicapped student. He was even more appalled when he saw it the next day. Same car, same sidewalk maneuver. So, what did he do? The bus driver notified local police, who set up a sting for the driver of Jeep. Find out what happened next. Plus, in our second story, a 7-year-old Ukrainian boy (who really loves push-ups) proves to Kramer that Ukraine is not weak!

Real-Life 'Popeye' Has Enormous 31-Inch Biceps

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

Egyptian bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail now holds the Guinness World Record for "biggest biceps". How big? Well, let's just say they're about as wide as a hubcap or a pair of paints. In other words, bigger than yours. Despite his insane physique, can we conclude that the record-setting Moustafa is a real-life 'Popeye'? Let's delve into the brawny subject. Also, in our second story, a Columbian man almost dies aboard a motorcycle. Check out the crazy video of his escape.

90 Year-Old Man Visits Pub Daily for 72 Years

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:12

90 year-old Arthur Reid has been visiting The Griffin every day in Warmly, England since 1940. Over that time he's drunk an estimated 30,000 pints of beer. How did the pub repay him? They named a chair after him. We really hope they at least give him a free cold one every once in a while. Then, in our second story, J.C. Penny wants to cut your child's hair. The Arizona HAIR Company?

Cursing Cockatoo Sides with Wife in Divorce

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:51

Lynne Taylor of Warwick, Rhode Island taught her pet Cockatoo to curse at her ex-husband and his new girlfriend, which might be funny except they live right next to each other. Neighbors were so fed up with the bird screeching obscenities that they called the police. All in all, this sounds like a strange neighborhood. Also, in Germany, a town nicknamed "Bonksville" builds a hiking trail for lovers. "Gross! Cooties!" -- a 10 year-old boy.

Airline CEO Calls Customers "Stupid"

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:47

After being charged over 300 Euros (almost $384) by Ryanair for forgetting to print out boarding passes for her family, Suzy Mcleod went straight to the internet to complain about the fees. Ryanair CEO, Michael O'Leary, heard about the complaint and responded by calling her "stupid". To make things even worse, while trying to clarify his statement, he ended up calling ALL customers who forget their boarding passes stupid. CEO? More like CE-D'Oh. Also, in our second story, deep sea researchers found puke in the bottom of the ocean!

Weird 'Flintstones' Bike Has No Pedals or Seat

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:27

German engineering students have created a new way of getting around, and it's called The Fliz. The new James Dyson Award-nominated form of transportation is powered the old fashioned way: by your feet, Fred Flintstone style. With no pedals or seat, will this new form of transportation actually take off? Only a panel of experts bankrolled by the expensive vacuum cleaner salesman can decide! Also, Lady Gaga's meat dress is now a painted beef jerky dress, and will be on display in a Washington, DC museum forever!

Does This Skyscraper Look Like Pants?

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:27

Initially praised for its beauty, the still-under-construction Gate to The East in Suzhou, China, is now drawing some harsh criticism. Several Chinese bloggers are saying that the British-designed skyscraper looks like a pair of pants. The 74-story building is being called everything from "humiliating" to "pants-like". What do you think? Awesome archway or terrible trousers? Also, in a completely unrelated story, an Indiana helicopter-powered drug bust scares a lady!

Man Fakes His Death in Bizarre Marriage Proposal

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:52

A Russian man, Alexey Bykov, wanted his girlfriend to know what life would be like without him. So he hired a screenwriter, a director, stuntmen, and a make-up artist to fake a fatal car crash. After a fake paramedic told his girlfriend that he was dead, Aleksey jumped up and asked for her hand in marriage. Why couldn't he just organize a flash mob like a normal person? Also, in Florida, a casino had to shut down because its aquarium broke. No Baccarat for you, Mr. Bond!

Music Fans Harass Unsuspecting Plumber

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:14

French acoustic reggae band Tryo put a hidden track on their newest album. After 5 minutes of silence, their singer Guizmo melodically yells out a phone number, and the words "call me". Well, the joke's on Tryo's fans, because it's not Guizmo's number. The number belongs to 24 year-old plumber Anthony De Sousa, who's not very happy about all the calls. He also doesn't like the band Tryo. Also, in another story, a retiree in England found a 17-foot well from medieval times under his house, and his wife seems pretty annoyed about it.

Spy Agency Wastes $800K On James Bond Party

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:39

Citizens of Sweden are upset after learning that the Swedish Secret Service (SOPA) spent $800,000 government dollars on a big bash. The lavish party had a James Bond theme, and included casino gaming, a gala dinner, celebrities, and a tuxedo clad band. We really hope the band covered Live and Let Die! In much happier news, the longest tenured flight attendant ever finally gets to retire.

Real-Life Superhero Wanted by Police

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:14

Allow us to introduce you to Wheel Clamp Man, Australia's newest superhero! With his trusty angle grinder in tow, he stops citizens of Perth from getting costly parking boot citations. How? By grinding them off and running away. Police in Australia aren't happy, and are looking for any and all information on the masked man. You decide: is he a vigilante or a vandal? Also, in England, some dumb-dumbs thought a house cat was a lion. Find out why...

Australian Government Votes Man Off Island

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:03

Businessman David Glasheen leased a third of Australia's Restoration Island to build a fishing resort. However, plans changed when he lost millions in the stock market. Instead of building a resort, Glasheen decided to live there for 20 years with only his dog and weird mannequin. Now the Australian government wants the land back from this modern day "Robinson Crusoe" -- so what will happen? Plus, in our second story, a mother discovers a new way to embarrass her pot-smoking son.

Thrill-Seeking Couple Gets Married On Jet Packs

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:44

Grant Engler and Amanda Volf got engaged on a vacation to Mexico planned by adventure travel company Zozi. When Zozi heard about the proposal, they were so stoked that the company planned an incredibly strange wedding for the excited couple. It involved water-propelled jet packs. Sounds cool, but we don't get it either! Check out the footage from this very unusual wedding. Plus, in an unrelated story, cars in Singapore have way nicer houses than you. Also, our host makes a Soul Coughing reference!

Dogs Destroy Minivan Looking For Hiding Kitten

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:28

A pack of four pit bulls destroyed their owner's minivan, looking for a 7 week-old stray kitten hiding in the engine compartment. The owner, confused about why his dogs hated his car, drove 25 miles to work in Palm Springs. Thankfully, an animal control agent found and removed the kitten safe and sound. The resilient kitten, whom the Palm Springs Animal Shelter have dubbed Fender Lynx, will go up for pre-adoption this Saturday. Also, in a slightly related wildlife story, insane video of whales almost swallowing and smashing people!

New Rat Species With 'Fangs' Found

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:42

Meet Paucidentomys Vermidax, a new species of rat found in Indonesian rainforests. What makes this new rat special? Its diet consists of earthworms and the only teeth it has are fangs! GROSS! But hey, let's learn more about this new discovery. Plus, in Germany, students made a really slow robot that navigates using lasers! But why?

Politician Calls Opponent A "Jerk-Off" In TV Ad

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

In a campaign ad for Chief Minister, Australian politician Terry Mills used subliminal messaging to call his opponent, incumbent Paul Henderson, a nasty name. Will his party apologize for the inappropriate ad and be forced to pull it from the air? This story features some seriously dirty politics. Also, big congrats to West Virginia University, you're the drunkest college in the land!

Kennel Club Changes Rules For Dancing Doggies

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:43

After Pudsey the dancing pooch won Britain's Got Talent, Brits all over have been trying to teach their dogs to dance. Well, the venerated Kennel Club is worried about injury, so they're enacting some new rules for the puppies that prance. Learn more about this canine crackdown. Also, want to know where all the sharks are? There's an app for that.

Money-Eating Beagle At It Again?

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:01

Arnie O’Kelley, a 10-year-old beagle, has been the money-eating scourge of Clearwater Florida, striking unsuspecting money stacks twice in the last 7 years. This past week the money hungry mutt got into his owner’s purse and ate $300 dollars worth of assorted bills. 7 years ago he ate $100. Some dogs just don’t understand the state of the economy. Also, in an unrelated story, a foreclosed home in Nevada has a water park for a backyard -- but how much will it cost?

Race Car Speeds Through Tunnel At 190 MPH

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:34

In a promotional stunt, Red Bull had the Lincoln Tunnel closed down as a Formula 1 race car drove from New York to New Jersey in 30 seconds. Check out the amazing cockpit video here and see exactly what many commuters dream of during rush hour. Also, in Los Angeles, a restaurant is offering a discount if you give up your phone before dining. But how are you supposed to tweet pictures of your meal???

Mayor Busted on Twitter for Reading While Driving

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 03:17

Controversial Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is in hot water again. A picture of the profane politician reading while driving circulated on Twitter, and enraged Toronto residents. The Mayor says he's too busy to not read while driving. It would be one thing if this was the first time Ford and his car have gotten in trouble...but it isn't. What else has he been in trouble for? Also, a player was kicked out of the National Scrabble Championships for cheating. Triple points if you know why!

Tampa Strip Clubs Might Have the Cleanest Kitchens

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:44

In a shocking piece of news, some of Tampa's (FL) most popular gentleman's clubs are the cleanliest places to eat in the city...at least based on recent inspection reports. According to one Gold Club spokesperson, some diners prefer their food to that of a high-end steak house. So eat up, perverts! In sort of related news, after spending your bachelor party at some of Tampa's best eateries, you can get married at a Denny's in Las Vegas! Find out more in this sordid edition of Broken News.

Sleeping Man Mistaken For Floating Corpse

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:32

Williamsport, PA police officers and the town’s coroner showed up on the banks of the Susquehanna River to investigate a reported drowning, when they got a welcome surprise. Their victim was alive! He was just sleeping face up as he floated peacefully down the river, because land naps are for squares. Also, in an unrelated story, dudes in Germany are finger wrestling each other for sport. Traditions are weird.

Tangled Moose Freed from Swing Set

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:34

Sgt. Lane Findlay of the Weber County Sheriff's Department in Utah received a very wild call: a giant moose was stuck in a backyard swing set. Sgt. Findlay didn't panic though, and once on the scene he calmly cut the moose loose using a set of bolt cutters. Check out the incredible video of the rescue. Plus, in our second story, Chinese inventor Yang Zongfu wants to show you his indestructible "Noah's Ark" ball.

Amazing Video: Motorcyclist Hit By Deer

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:08

Braden Childers was minding his own business on the open road, trying to win a West Virginia motorcycle race, when all of a sudden a deer jumped right at him. Childers and the deer both hit the pavement, but both walked away unscathed. Check out the incredible video to see the collision for yourself. Also, in another story, it turns out that Jedis are real and are being trained in the galaxy of San Francisco.

Inflatable Doll Reduces Traffic Accidents?

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:26

Lin Chen, an old woman in China, got tired of people speeding through an intersection near her house. So, she did the only reasonable thing and attached a sexily dressed blow-up doll to a nearby tree. Her plan might have worked, but police don’t entirely agree with her method. Plus, in an unrelated story, Alaska Airlines has taken to posting vague notes on their airplanes instead of actually fixing the plane. Thanks, guys. That makes us feel really safe.

Boy Has Lego Up Nose For 3 Years

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:36

6-year-old Isaak Lasson was having terrible sinus issues. Every doctor he saw prescribed antibiotics and nothing was working, until one MD discovered the real cause of the problem… Isaak had a Lego stuck up his nose. In unrelated news Wendy‘s Japan has some crazy new menu items. $16 lobster sandwiches with caviar sprinkles anyone?

Millionaire Buys All Of Town’s Foreclosed Homes

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:36

Bill McMachen, a Michigan businessman, bought all 645 tax foreclosed properties on auction in Macomb County. The bulk buyer paid $4.8 million for the property, getting each piece for around $7,500. McMachen should make $2,000,000 on the deal, but he also gained the hatred of 300 bidders in the process.

What Is The Laziest Country In The World?

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:09

Medical Journal The Lancet has released a study naming the laziest countries in the world. The study determined what percentage of each country’s population is deemed active, meaning had thirty minutes of exercise a day. The US was 46th on the list. Who’s lazier? Which country is the MOST active? Which of the 122 countries is the least active? These questions and more will be answered in today's episode of... BROKEN NEWS DAILY!

78K For Four Dates? See You In Court.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:43

A woman in the UK paid a dating service $78,000 for two years worth of dates and all she got was four disappointing outings. Two of the men she was set up with didn't even live in her country. Now she’s taking the company, Valenti International and its head, Irene Valenti, to court. Plus, in an unrelated story, a farmer crushes a fleet of police cars armed only with a 20,000-pound tractor. Farmers! Amirite?

Mystery Man In North Korea Found?

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:36

While unveiling his new wife last week, North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un went to an amusement park. While there he was photographed on a roller coaster with a mysterious westerner. Who is he? An independent news source found out.

Smart Car Leads Cops On Dangerous Chase

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:49

When North Houston police tried to pull over David Wheaton in his tiny, tiny car Wheaton sped off, leading Houston police on a high-speed chase through the city. Unluckily for Wheaton, it all ends on his own front lawn. At least the Smart Car was easy to impound.

Australian Road Signs: Offensive or Practical?

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:13

In Southern Australia, debate rages on about whether these cheeky road safety billboards are appropriate for the eyes of travelers. Some feel that the messages are offensive and degrading. Others point to the fact that they've actually been working and are making rural roads safer. So, will these messages stay up for good? Find out. Plus, Butch Cassidy's old hideout might be for sale in Utah...for just under $4 million.

Unruly Flier Can't Sleep, Throws a Tantrum

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:50

On an overnight Alaska Airlines flight from Honolulu to Bellingham, a 50 year-old man wanted to get to some sleep. Unfortunately for him, the lady in front wanted to read and left her overhead light on. Incensed by the fact that other people exist, the unnamed man threw a temper tantrum to end all temper tantrums. Now he has to face the FAA, the FBI, and his own embarrassed family. Plus, across the pond in the UK, people love to sing loudly to bad music.

Video Game Dream Becomes Robot Reality

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:25

In something out of Japanese robot anime, the company Suidobashi Heavy Industry unveiled Kuratas, their brand new 13 foot tall and 4 ton combat Mech. Piloted from an in-robot cockpit or using a mobile phone, is this weaponized robot a threat to humanity? No, it isn't. It shoots BBs, water bottles, and only drives 6.5 mph. Humans 1 - Skynet 0! Also in Japan, more men are starting to use lady umbrellas now because the sun is too hot.

"Door To Hell" Burns For Over 40 Years

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:48

In 1971, Soviet geologists accidentally created a giant crater in the desert when they drilled into a natural gas pocket. So, how did they decide to get rid of the poison gas? They lit the thing on fire. Now it's more than 40 years later and the crater is still burning. Check out these amazing photos and video of the "Door To Hell" in Turkmenistan. Also, the NY/NJ Port Authority unveiled a new airport hologram to assist travelers. But will the hologram still take our normal-sized shampoo bottle?

Mayor Gets Ticket, Creates His Own Parking Spot

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:23

Mayor Ted Franklin of Logansport, Indiana was given a $20 ticket after parking his yellow Corvette in a designated no parking zone. His response? Removing police squad car parking and creating a huge "Mayor Only" parking area just a few days after the incident. So, should Mayor Franklin get away with it? Plus, in an unrelated story, 88 female skydivers in Russia create the world's largest flower formation. We'll find out what that means...

Disney World vs. Santa Claus?

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:26

Thomas Tolbert, an actor and Santa impersonator, went to Disney World on vacation. When children all over the park flocked to him, looking for pictures and autographs, Disney administrators took offense. Park officials told Tolbert he had to either look less "Santa-ish" by changing his clothes or he would be asked to leave. Perhaps some harsh action on Disney's part, but was Tolbert a little to blame also? In a separate story, German dancers are doing some weird things with live wolves on stage...and yes, it's as weird as it sounds.

Klutz Breaks 224 Year-Old Cognac Bottle

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:33

At London’s prestigious Playboy Club, a clumsy businessman caused a historic cognac (worth an estimated $77,000) to accidentally smash on the floor. The unnamed man had ordered two glasses of the 1788 Clos de Griffier Vieux, which were priced at $7,830 a glass, before asking to see the bottle. After reviewing the bottle, he got up and accidentally knocked it off the table. Plus, in an unrelated story, scientists use GPS tracking to prove a long-standing “selfish herd" theory amongst sheep.

Incredible Interactive 3D Art In China

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:18

Museum patrons aren’t normally allowed to touch the artwork, but for one exhibit currently touring China, that’s exactly what they’re supposed to do. The 2012 3D Magic Art Special Exhibition is a unique, interactive art exhibit where patrons are as much a part of the show as the works themselves. The exhibit has over one hundred (and often hilarious) displays and will be touring China over the next year and a half. Plus, in an unrelated story, lobstermen in New England report more oddly colored crustaceans than normal. What might be behind this colorful change?

Former Home of "Scarface" Priced at $10 Million

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:48

Al Capone’s old Florida estate will be placed on the market in Miami for almost 10 million dollars. The football-field-sized waterfront lot once owned by "Scarface" features verandas, a recreation room, private dock, and a black-and-gold Art Deco powder room that still looks like it did back in Capone’s day. Plus, we check out a J.R.R. Tolkien inspired middle-earth festival set to take over Switzerland.

Theme Park Offers Discount for Mini-Skirts

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:51

A theme park in China has come up with a strange promotion: half-price admission to women in mini-skirts shorter than 38 centimeters. Oh, and the park encourages patrons to splash the ladies with water. Not weird at all. Plus, back in the US, dairy cows can now enjoy the comfort of waterbeds.

Subterranean Swiss Hotel Sells For Shocking Price

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

In what may be the deal of the century, a lucky buyer paid just $1,020 at auction for a luxury underground hotel in Switzerland worth an estimated $3.8 million. However, keep in mind, it IS a former artillery bunker. Plus, in an unrelated story, a bank robber with modeling aspirations gets breast implants.

Bad Driver Sinks Friend's Luxury BMW

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:56

A New Jersey man accidentally backed his friend's new $47K BMW into the Newark Bay. Everyone's fine, but what about the car...and the friendship? Plus, a New York City bus driver saves a little girl’s life.

Stolen Car Found on eBay 42 Years Later

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:55

A very persistent man in Texas gets reunited with his stolen 1967 Austin Healey 3000, a full 42 years after the car went missing in Philadelphia. So, how did he find it? Let's find out! Plus, in Michigan, some jeweler has no idea what bras should cost.

'Lonely Guy' Talks to Thousands of Strangers

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:50

In New York, a lonely man plasters Manhattan with flyers, listing his phone number and an offer to "talk about anything". Now he's received over 70,000 calls and has written a book transcribing his conversations and text messages with strangers. Plus, in other news, the PBS show "History Detectives" investigates the whereabouts of a landmark Bob Dylan guitar.

Haunted Castle Sells For $395K

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:36

In Missouri, a giant $2 million castle sat on the market for years and years. Well, someone finally bought it and it looks like they got a steal at $395K. So were ghosts responsible for the drop in price? Meanwhile in Austria, a wild boar invades a bank. Hopefully it didn't make a deposit...

Hamptons Mansion Hosts Illicit Parties

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:30

In the exclusive Hamptons, a scheming entrepreneur convinces his landlord that he's having a family reunion. Instead, he scams drunken, partying teens for thousands of dollars after their prom. How much did he make? Meanwhile in Minnesota, all of your favorite online cats are getting a film festival of their own. Well, not Cat Stevens.

Florida Cops Fired For Dangerous Prank

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:34

Three off-duty policemen in Florida led a fellow officer on a 90 mph highway chase as a joke. The car-mounted video footage shows that they think it's all fun & games, but their bosses don't. Plus, a $24,000 survival kit that might keep you alive during a zombie apocalypse.

31-Year-Old Royal Toast For Sale

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:11

In England, a woman kept a piece of breakfast toast from Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding day back in 1981. She's finally ready to auction it off. So how much will it fetch? Also, in North Korea, Kim Jong-un organizes a concert full of Disney characters. He's an adult, right?

What's French for Tweet?

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:15

In Quebec, a group of French speakers are trying to replace tech terms like "tweet" and "hashtag" with new French words. And what words do they use for spam, chat, and podcast? Also, in Missouri, a man finds pre-Prohibition era whiskey hidden in his house. JACKPOT!

How Expensive is the Most Expensive Rolls-Royce?

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:56

After a record-breaking bidding war, this century-old Rolls auctions off for the highest price ever. So how much cash did the Silver Ghost go for? Find out! Plus, in London, an army of costumed Pandas practice martial arts for a good cause.

Angry Customer Smashes T-Mobile Store

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:32

In England, a customer is caught on video destroying a T-Mobile store after employees won't give him a refund. Watch this enraged man methodically destroy the store, all in the name of cell phones. Plus, in New Mexico, a controversial mayor defends his wife's dangerous fireworks stand.

$250 Gas Card for Stolen Dinosaur

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:20

Beloved gas station mascot Dino was stolen in Montana and the truck stop is offering an interesting reward for information: $250 in gas. Have you seen this extinct statue? Also, in a bizarre track & field stunt, we discover that this French Olympic athlete is a jerk.

Breathtaking Optical Illusion in Bolivia

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:20

Among these rare Bolivian salt flats, a photographer takes incredible pictures of people walking on the world's largest natural mirror. Are they walking on the ground or in the clouds? Plus, drivers might be zooming around London's Buckingham Palace at speeds of up to 200 mph. Find out why...

Viral Video Exposes Subway Station's Tiny Flaw

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:08

A Brooklyn commuter noticed a funny flaw in his local subway stairs -- they were constantly tripping people. So he made a video and now the station's under construction...find out why. Also, in Sweden, cops are on the hunt for a missing teddy bear.

Did Dorothy's House Drop On UCSD?

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:13

University of California, San Diego has a new art installation reminiscent of Dorothy’s house in the Wizard of Oz. Plus, internet mogul and twitter madman, Kim Dotcom, throws a pool party for complete strangers

A Millennium Falcon-shaped Alien Shipwreck?

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:31

Treasure hunters in Sweden claim to have found a Millennium Falcon-shaped UFO, but we’re a little unsure of their claims. Plus, a billionaire declares Chapter 11 instead of paying a fine for environmental contamination.

Scientists say alcohol makes your life better!

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:28

Researchers at Boston University complete a study and find that middle-aged men and women that drink alcohol are the healthiest. Where do you fit on the scale? Also in Quebec, a dude, a hill, a skintight bodysuit, a skateboard, and The Guinness Book of World Records.

The Worst Way To Dump Someone?

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:02

A jilted woman in England dumps her man by hanging a sign on the highway, but her wording leaves much to be desired. Plus, a surfer gets video of a 100 shark feeding frenzy.

A Floating Island For Millionaires?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:02

Luxury hotel expert Gabor Orsos has combined his favorite aspects of mainland real estate and yacht living, all with a $4.8 million price tag. The Orsos Island offers a man-made eco-friendly alternative to buying land, but is it actually an island? Also, Hot Wheels is sponsoring two dudes who are going to try something very stupid.

Do Birds Prefer To Poop On Certain Cars?

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:52

A study in the UK is released detailing which type of cars suffer the most bird droppings. Is your vehicle a popular bird bathroom? It just might be the color. Also, in Denver, a homeowners association is trying to ban a 3-year-old girl from drawing with sidewalk chalk.

Philadelphia: Bed Bug Capital of America?

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:15

Pest control company Terminix released its annual list of the most bed bug-ridden cities in America -- so did Philadelphia beat out NYC for the top spot? Plus, Amazon.com founder and big-time billionaire Jeff Bezos wants to make a really, really big clock for a cool $42 million.

Herding 5,000 Ducks

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:57

A man in China takes his 5,000 ducks for a walk in a yearly ritual. So, how exactly do 5,000 ducks in the road impact traffic? Let's find out! Plus, we get loud at the National Hollerin' Festival in North Carolina, where the best yellers go head-to-head.

What's The Manliest City In America?

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:27

After some research, an inquisitive snack company released a study ranking U.S. cities by "manliness". So, who finished first? Who finished last? Plus, up in Alaska, some prankster tricked a hungry town into thinking they were crossing the border.

Pizza Almost Starts Mafia War

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:08

Two New York crime families go head-to-head over a stolen pizza recipe, but in a strange twist, one high-powered meeting at Panera Bread might have saved the day. Plus, a 70-something lifeguard wins an age-bias lawsuit against his former employer.

Military-Grade ‘Spider-Man’ Suit

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

An engineering team from Utah State University won an Air Force design competition by creating a ‘Spider-Man’ style wall-crawler out of vacuums. Check out their invention in action. Plus, a man in Pennsylvania blames an apartment fire on his dog -- did he get away with it?

What Do Your Shoes Say About You?

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:46

Well, apparently A LOT. A psychology study shows that 90% of your personality traits can be determined just by examining your footwear. Plus, a Massachusetts town may start imposing a $20 fine on public profanity.

Job Opening: $25/Hour To Become Crocodile Bait?

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:23

In Florida, a rash of recent crocodile incidents has prompted the state's wildlife commission to hire some new part-time crocodile wranglers -- but don't worry, no experience is necessary. Meanwhile in Sweden, one political party would like men to pee sitting down. Let us explain...

Drunk Deer Forces Driver Into Ditch

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 00:00

In the summer, deer in northern France snack on an intoxicating treat -- spring buds -- causing them to get a little loopy. One such stumbling and disoriented deer disrupted traffic, forcing an unsuspecting driver into a ditch. Plus, a petition from the National Republican Congressional Committee ran into some trouble with internet pranksters.

Unwilling Man Rides On Top of Car

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:07

Amazing video of a Scottish woman hitting a pedestrian and driving off with the unharmed man still clinging to the hood of her car. What was her defense? Hormones. Plus, a police officer in Utah is fired for wearing nothing but a green speedo to a high school function.

Women, Booze, & Smokes For German Soccer Team?

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:45

The coach of the German national soccer team has laid out some surprisingly relaxed pre-game rules for his squad at the Euro 2012 championships. We'll take a lighthearted look at the implications of Joachim Low's polices on drinking, smoking and sex. Plus, a man in Iowa discovers ancient woolly mammoth bones in his backyard.

Did Archeologists Dig Up Vampire Bones?

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:44

‘Vampire skeletons’ have been found in Bulgaria and it's causing a bit of a stir in the archeology community -- find out why. Plus, an exciting development: the town of Boring, Oregon may become sister cities with the village of Dull, Scotland.

Saudi Princess Skips Out On Huge Hotel Bill

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:42

Princess Maha Al-Sudairi uses diplomatic immunity to get out of paying a hotel bill that came to more than 7 million dollars. Plus, a high school senior makes a graduation dress out of old homework assignments.

Apocalypse Apartments Sell for Millions

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:51

In Kansas, the last of these very expensive doomsday-proof apartments has sold, so we can only wonder about an apocalyptic TV spinoff. Plus, we uncover some scary facts about public pools and create a meal featuring some extremely volatile sausage.

The Most Offensive UK Ad Ever?

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:58

A KFC ad featuring some nasty habits received more complaints than any commercial in Britain's history -- but could it have been worse? Plus, a fragrance company releases a new line of city-scented perfumes and NYC's mayor proposes a ban on large, sugary drinks.

Hulk Impersonator: It's Not Easy Being Green

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:32

A Hulk wannabe paints himself green only to find out later that the color could be permanent -- but did he create a new superhero in the process? Plus, a well-dressed pig disrupts the morning commute and the world’s first driverless caravan hits the open road.

Mysterious 'Frankenfish' Caught in England

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:52

A lucky fisherman catches a hybrid fish straight out of a science-fiction story and the discovery could change the entire sport. Plus, Sotheby’s intends to auction off an Atari memo written by 19-year-old Steve Jobs and a family in Los Angeles finds a bear in their fancy swimming pool.

Beer-Stealing Cows Crash BBQ

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:01

Six thirsty cows in Massachusetts crash a BBQ, scaring away guests and stealing beer. Plus, high schoolers head to the hospital after a prankster makes pot brownies in Home Ec class and a new report discovers a hot spot for office germs.

Woman Misses Flight Due to "Offensive" T-Shirt

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:58

A woman is kept off an American Airlines flight for wearing a t-shirt with a curse word and a controversial message. Plus, a man juggles his way through an entire triathlon and a new species of sneezing monkeys is discovered in Myanmar.

Beijing's Bizarre 'Two-Fly' Rule

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:52

Beijing’s new crackdown tries to limit the number of flies that can be found buzzing around their notoriously nasty public bathrooms. Plus, a man in Iowa gets arrested with a baby zebra riding shotgun in his car and Oxford University tests for Bigfoot DNA.

Skinny Jeans Help Hotline

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 02:03

New medical evidence shows there might be some health hazards associated with wearing skinny jeans -- hipsters beware! Plus, Maryland adds more than 4,000 words to their vanity license plate blacklist and the FTC cracks down on pomegranate juice.

Selling Soda Could Cost You $15K

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:53

We look into the "underground beverage market" after a Utah high school gets fined for having a soda machine on campus. Plus, we take a scary $100 experimental aircraft ride and find out who really bought that Babe Ruth jersey for over $4 million.

Are Babies Laughing at France's Prime Minister?

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:38

The Prime Minister of France’s name sounds like an unfortunate phrase in Arabic so he's causing some serious laughs in the Middle East. Plus, sugar might be making us stupid and a divorced woman gives away all of her ex-husband's worldly possessions.

Does Coffee Make You Live Longer?

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:18

A new study proclaims coffee to be a potential life-saver, but we think you should be aware of possible side effects. Plus, three members of The Wiggles have dropped out of the group and only one is left -- we share his story.

Did Ancient Sea Monster Have Arthritis?

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:47

An ancient "Loch Ness"-style sea monster is diagnosed with arthritis 150 million years later. Plus, Segway has some competition after Honda's strange new invention and garbage collectors find a missing wedding ring.

18 Tons of Yogurt & The Wedding Thief

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Duration: 01:38

An overturned truck spills 18 tons of yogurt onto the highway...so we offer some solace for the disgraced driver. Plus, a serial wedding thief is brought to justice with a typical Hollywood ending.