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  • David Pescovitz
    9:45 am Mon, Mar 27, 2023
    Bizarre new sneaker can be worn backwards or frontwards

    Brooklyn art/design collective MSCHF created these very strange sneakers above that you can wear backwards or frontwards. From HighSnobiety: It sports a wild upper that's open on both ends, allowing… Read the rest of the article: Bizarre new sneaker can be worn backwards or frontwards

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:29 am Mon, Mar 27, 2023
    Birthplace of pizza puts the kibosh on Domino's

    In 2015, Domino's tried to take a bite of the pizza market in pizza's birthplace. They attempted to introduce Italy to US-style pizza with toppings like pineapple and barbecue chicken… Read the rest of the article: Birthplace of pizza puts the kibosh on Domino's

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:03 am Mon, Mar 27, 2023
    Monkey "kidnaps" dog and carries it across rooftops (video)

    In Parkota, Japuir, India, a monkey is seen snatching a dog and carrying it off across rooftops. According to The Independent, "people believe the animals are stealing the puppies to… Read the rest of the article: Monkey "kidnaps" dog and carries it across rooftops (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    7:56 am Mon, Mar 27, 2023
    Sperm donor with 550 children sued for increasing risk of accidental incest

    The Netherlands' Donorkind Foundationis suing Jonathan Jacob Meijer, 41, for donating too much sperm. Meijer is reportedly the biological father of 550 children. Dutch sperm clinic guidelines put a cap… Read the rest of the article: Sperm donor with 550 children sued for increasing risk of accidental incest

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  • David Pescovitz
    7:49 am Mon, Mar 27, 2023
    Weatherman prays on air as deadly tornado hits Mississippi (video)

    WTVA Chief Meteorologist Matt Laubhan prayed to Jesus on-air as a deadly tornado nears Armory, Mississippi yesterday. While no deaths were reported in the small town, the tornado killed 23… Read the rest of the article: Weatherman prays on air as deadly tornado hits Mississippi (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    11:10 am Thu, Mar 23, 2023
    Florida principal fired after parents of sixth graders complained Michelangelo's David statue is "pornographic"

    Tallahassee Classical School principal Hope Carrasquilla was fired after parents complained that their sixth graders were "upset" after being shown "pornographic" art: Michalangelo's sculpture of "David," a 16th century Renaissance… Read the rest of the article: Florida principal fired after parents of sixth graders complained Michelangelo's David statue is "pornographic"

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:26 am Thu, Mar 23, 2023
    Don't park your Hyundai or Kia SUV inside or it could burn down the building

    Hyundai and Kia have recalled 571,000 SUVs and minivans for a repair and warn owners to "park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed." Why?… Read the rest of the article: Don't park your Hyundai or Kia SUV inside or it could burn down the building

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:01 am Thu, Mar 23, 2023
    Five kids got lost (and then found) exploring New York City's sewer system

    Five young boys embarked on an exploration of the Staten Island, New York sewer system on Tuesday but ended up lost in the tunnels. Fortunately, they had cell service and… Read the rest of the article: Five kids got lost (and then found) exploring New York City's sewer system

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  • David Pescovitz
    8:03 am Thu, Mar 23, 2023
    Self-driving taxis entangled themselves in power lines and caution tape during San Francisco storm

    Self-driving taxis from Cruise got caught up in a mess during this week's massive storm in San Francisco. Resident John-Phillip Bettencourt watched the scene unfold, describing the cars as "flies… Read the rest of the article: Self-driving taxis entangled themselves in power lines and caution tape during San Francisco storm

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  • David Pescovitz
    7:54 am Thu, Mar 23, 2023
    KISS biopic will focus on the band's early years

    The first KISS biopic is coming to Netflix in 2024. KISS manager Doc McGhee discussed plans for the film, titled Shout It Out Loud. Gil Kaufman reports in Billboard: McGhee… Read the rest of the article: KISS biopic will focus on the band's early years

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:23 am Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    Cop's sniper rifle dropped off four story building onto sidewalk during St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York

    Buffalo police internal affairs are investigating how an officer's sniper rifle fell off the roof of a four story building where he was perched during the city's St. Patrick's Day… Read the rest of the article: Cop's sniper rifle dropped off four story building onto sidewalk during St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:45 am Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    Two men used toothbrush to tunnel out of prison only to be caught at a nearby IHOP the next morning

    On Monday, John Garza, 37, and Arley Nemo, 43, pulled an "Escape from Alcatraz" and tunneled through their Virginia Beach jail cell wall using a makeshift digging tool fashioned from… Read the rest of the article: Two men used toothbrush to tunnel out of prison only to be caught at a nearby IHOP the next morning

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:24 am Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    Mighty Morphin Power Rangers have returned—more powerful, or at least older, than ever (first trailer)

    The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers have ridden the 90s nostalgia ways straight onto Netflix for a 30th anniversary special. The first trailer for the show, "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once… Read the rest of the article: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers have returned—more powerful, or at least older, than ever (first trailer)

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:05 am Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    Film composer Danny Elfman reveals the eclectic array of albums that most influenced him, from punk to Weimar musical theater (video)

    Film composer Danny Elfman walked the aisles of Amoeba Music Hollywood to reveal the eclectic array of albums that most influenced his unique soundtrack stylings and his playing in Oingo… Read the rest of the article: Film composer Danny Elfman reveals the eclectic array of albums that most influenced him, from punk to Weimar musical theater (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:02 am Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    Nick Cave: Charles Bukowski is the "bukkake of bad poetry"

    Nick Cave isn't keen on transgressive poet Charles Bukowski, as evidenced by a recent exchange on the former's Website, The Red Hand Files. A fan had submitted the following comment:… Read the rest of the article: Nick Cave: Charles Bukowski is the "bukkake of bad poetry"

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  • David Pescovitz
    8:00 pm Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Bomb disguised as USB flash drive exploded when inserted into journalist's computer

    In Ecuador, journalist Lenin Artieda opened an envelope he received in the newsroom of Ecuavisa TV. Inside was a USB flash drive. But when he inserted the device into his… Read the rest of the article: Bomb disguised as USB flash drive exploded when inserted into journalist's computer

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  • David Pescovitz
    3:21 pm Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Giant whale sinks 44-foot boat, sailors rescued

    Rick Rodriguez of Tavernier, Florida, and three friends faced a whale of a problem after a huge whale sank their 44-foot sailboat in the Pacific Ocean. They were 13 days… Read the rest of the article: Giant whale sinks 44-foot boat, sailors rescued

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  • David Pescovitz
    2:30 pm Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Dozens of mystery Minions turning up in small Australian town (video)

    Minions—like those seen in Despicable Me, etc.—have descended on the tiny Australian town of Warrack, Victoria. Apparently two dozen Minions have been installed across multiple properties. That means there is… Read the rest of the article: Dozens of mystery Minions turning up in small Australian town (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    2:11 pm Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Pilot lands plane on helipad on roof of 56-story building (video)

    Pilot Luke Czepiela stuck the landing on a helipad atop Dubai's 56-story Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel. Video below. The airplane is a Piper Super Cub, a two-seater first introduced… Read the rest of the article: Pilot lands plane on helipad on roof of 56-story building (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    1:59 pm Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    How to use a SodaStream to keep leafy greens fresher for longer

    Not only does a SodaStream turn water into a glass of bubbly fun, it can keep your leafy greens fresher for longer periods of time. In short, you fill the… Read the rest of the article: How to use a SodaStream to keep leafy greens fresher for longer

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