A Wisconsin man with a white beard emerged as the winner of the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest on his 68th birthday. Gerrit Marshall, a retired television broadcast engineer from Madison, triumphed over nearly 140 other participants in Key West’s annual Hemingway Days celebration at Sloppy Joe’s Bar. Marshall expressed his delight, stating that it was the …
Lizzo embarked on her tour in Australia, where she was thrown into an unusual drinking stunt called a “shoey” by her enthusiastic fans. This Australian custom involves taking a drink, usually alcoholic, out of one’s own shoe. Despite initially expressing her disgust, Lizzo eventually gave in to the fans’ requests and performed a modified version …
A fascinating celebrity moment occurred when Lana Del Rey, the renowned singer, was unexpectedly discovered working as a waitress at a Waffle House in Florence, Alabama. The incident was reported by Al.com. At 38 years old, Del Rey’s motive for taking on a shift at the restaurant remains a mystery. However, speculations have emerged …
In a rather unusual trademark battle, the phrase “Taco Tuesday” became the subject of dispute. Taco John’s, a chain that held the trademark for decades, faced a challenge from the much larger chain Taco Bell earlier this year, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, Taco John’s, which operates in 20 states, has decided to …
If you’ve ever had a child, spouse, or a dull date who couldn’t tear themselves away from their phone, you’ll understand the frustration felt by the Toronto Zoo. The Toronto Star recently reported that visitors have been showing Nassir the gorilla videos on their cellphones. Maria Franke, the zoo’s director of wildlife conservation, explains, “Nassir …
A Canary Islands scientist conducted an investigation into the cause of a beached sperm whale’s death and made a surprising discovery inside the animal. The scientist, Antonio Fernández Rodríguez of the University of Las Palmas, found approximately $550,000 worth of ambergris, also known as “floating gold,” in the whale’s digestive tract. According to the …
Receiving friend requests on Facebook from people we don’t want to accept is a common occurrence. However, for a woman in Indiana, her wariness escalated when the man who allegedly robbed her at gunpoint insisted she add him on the social network, and later messaged her to hang out. According to police, 21-year-old Amber Beraun …
Persistence can truly pay off, as proven by the extraordinary experience of Phil Stringer. Stringer booked a flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, North Carolina, scheduled for 6:30 am on Sunday. However, due to severe storms in the area, the flight faced numerous delays. As frustrated passengers gave up and rebooked their flights, Stringer remained …
If skipping work was an Olympic sport, Cinzia Paolina De Lio could have won numerous gold medals for Italy. She held a position as a literature and philosophy teacher at a high school near Venice, but education authorities reveal that she was absent for 20 out of the 24 years she was on the …
CBS’ long-standing game show, The Price Is Right, rarely involves the whole family. However, in a recent episode, a contestant’s celebration led to an injury that required his wife’s assistance to continue. According to CNN, during a game called “Bonkers,” Henry won a trip to Hawaii in just five seconds on his first attempt. …