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Scientists Say Birch Trees Send Secret ‘Eclipse Alerts’ Across the Forest

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Alessandro Chiolerio’s team wired up birches in the Costa Bocche forest, revealing a bioelectric network that flashes “eclipse alerts” like nature’s group text. This viral forest science discovery hints at an untapped, living internet beneath our feet—roots and all.

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Move over, talking plants—birch trees apparently gossip about solar eclipses in the Dolomites. Scientists have proof these leafy chatterboxes use bioelectric signals to brace for cosmic drama.

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5,450 Lucky North Carolinians Win Big as Zero-Zero-Zero Lottery Stuns State

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Lottery fans know “trips” like 0-0-0 are North Carolina’s most-played Pick 3 combo, but this time, lucky ticket holders scooped $250 or $500 payouts in a flash. The viral lottery moment emptied over $2 million fast, sparking a frenzy of zero fever across the state.

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North Carolina's Pick 3 caused a collective double-take when 5,450 tickets hit it big with the ultra-rare 0-0-0 combo. The lottery drama proves sometimes being nothing really does get you something.

Party Cannon Drops New Song Exclusively on Working Sega Mega Drive Cartridge

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Packed with unfiltered blast beats and Daryl “The Frog Man” Boyce’s riotous debut, each Mega Drive cartridge comes stamped with Party Cannon’s signature inflatable logo and “High Tariff Behaviour”—turning every Sega Genesis console into a metalhead’s holy grail collectible.

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Scottish death metal band Party Cannon just released a track you can only play on a Sega Mega Drive cartridge. Attention collectors: headbanging now requires retro gaming equipment and an adapter for your nostalgia circuit.

Tempe Bar Compares Underage Drinking Bust to 9/11, Stuns Arizona Locals

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Tempe’s PR disaster just keeps snowballing—now even local comedians are riffing on the infamous “9/11 comparison.” The bar’s Facebook page was bombarded with memes and a flood of one-star reviews, making it the newest cautionary tale in “viral Arizona outrage” lore.

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A Tempe tavern just set a new high—or low—in PR disasters by equating an underage drinking sting with a national tragedy. Arizona bars, take note: this is how you pour gasoline on a public relations dumpster fire.

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Las Vegas Backyard Aliens Get Primetime Spotlight, Jon Stewart Delivers the Probe Report

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The real twist? Stewart’s probe didn’t just recap the viral Las Vegas UFO sighting—he spotlighted the family’s frantic 911 call, where one witness described a “tall, skinny creature with greenish color.” That detail reignited the Las Vegas UFO phenomenon on every major viral video feed.

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Las Vegas homeowners say aliens landed in their backyard—now Jon Stewart’s weighing in, and the internet can’t look away. Nevada UFO stories just got a late-night twist with A-list comedic analysis.

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Delightful Desert Hermit Builds Trash Fortress That’s Now a Road Trip Wonderland

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In a state famed for its eccentric roadside attractions, the desert hermit's trash fortress stands out as a testament to human creativity. Much like the International Car Forest of the Last Church in Goldfield, where over 40 vehicles are artistically embedded in the sand, this fortress transforms discarded materials into a mesmerizing spectacle. It's a must-see for those exploring Nevada's unique landmarks. ([worldatlas.com](https://www.worldatlas.com/places/8-strangest-landmarks-in-nevada.html?utm_source=openai))

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A mystery builder in the Nevada desert turned heaps of discarded trash into a whimsical fortress, dazzling passersby and confusing highway patrol. One man's garbage really is another man's jaw-dropping art installation in America’s wild west.

Florida Woman Outsmarts Bear With Cookies, Dog Lives to Bark Tale

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Kristen Savage’s cookie-slinging showdown in Seminole County has since sparked viral Florida bear encounter memes, with neighbors sharing doorbell cam footage of the familiar mama bear and her cubs. Ringo’s wild escape is now legendary—just another day in the Sunshine State.

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A Florida woman stared down a hungry bear and saved her dog using nothing but a bag of cookies. It’s official: bruin deterrent, now available in chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin.

Sea Lion Named Ronan Grooves to Boogie Wonderland, Baffles Scientists Worldwide

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When researchers put Ronan up against 10 college students waving to live percussion at three tempos—112, 120, and 128 beats per minute—she crushed the human competition, grooving with head-bobbing precision that crowned her the undisputed queen of viral animal videos.

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Turns out humans aren’t the only ones with rhythm—Ronan the sea lion just upstaged every wedding DJ. Scientists once doubted animals could dance, but Ronan’s got moves hotter than a TikTok trend in a wetsuit.

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RFK Jr. Publicly Declares Germs Don’t Cause Disease, Science Community Loses Minds

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Kennedy’s crusade against established science has real-world fallout: under his leadership, crucial public health programs from infectious disease response to maternal health have been gutted. As measles cases surge, his vitamin A push fuels “vitamin A toxicity”—a viral health crisis in itself.

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RFK Jr. just turned the germ theory of disease into an optional side quest. Health experts everywhere are frantically washing their hands—and their careers—after this sudden plot twist in presidential politics.

Coyote Hydrates in High Style by Sipping Water from Los Angeles Salon Skylight

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Travis Ogletree’s viral TikTok didn’t just capture a quirky city moment—it spotlights how Los Angeles coyotes are thriving in the urban jungle. As “urban wildlife Los Angeles” trends, the Treehouse salon’s skylight is now an unofficial watering hole for wild city visitors.

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A thirsty coyote scales a Los Angeles salon rooftop, pausing for a dramatic drink straight from the skylight. Skyscraper hydration is so 2025—urban wildlife takes luxury amenities to a whole new level in the City of Angels.

Robots Take Over Burger Joints, Promise Less Hair in Your Fries—But At What Cost?

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BurgerBots’ debut in Los Gatos blitzes fast-food with 27-second robotic burger assembly and QR-coded trays, but the real twist? The company is still hiring humans—just not for burger-flipping. Automation meets the “robot restaurant” trend, but hospitality gets the human touch.

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Robot fast-food workers are flipping burgers and, apparently, eliminating the secret ingredient: human hair. Silicon Valley’s latest culinary innovation means fewer surprise follicles, but also fewer awkward small talks with the grill cook.

Snake Brings Japan’s Bullet Trains to a Screeching Halt by Scaling Power Line

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As stranded travelers crowded ticket machines during Golden Week—a peak rush rivaled only by viral video Japan moments—railway staff scrambled to restore power between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara. The spectacle proved even bullet trains can’t outrace a reptile’s mischief.

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Bullet train passengers in Japan were left stranded after a slithering daredevil snake wrapped itself around a vital power line. Move over, Godzilla—reptiles have discovered infrastructure sabotage, and delays are now officially scalier than ever.

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Designer Defends 12-Foot Phallic-Shaped Water Fountain, Calls Shape an Unexpected Compliment

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But beneath the laughter, The Point’s real impact is flowing—its illuminated viewing hole and engraved Pilgrim’s Progress quote have already made it a must-see for those searching “Canterbury tourist attractions.” Even skeptics can’t deny its eco-friendly, selfie-magnet allure.

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Canterbury’s latest public fountain is raising more than eyebrows, as its designer waves off ‘phallic’ claims and welcomes the cheeky compliments. Art critics, meet giggling locals—this £150k statement piece is making waves for all the wrong reasons.

Belgian Woman Keeps Removed Nose in a Jar, Plans Even Wilder Modifications

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Beyond storing her nose in a jar, Toxii flaunts ink head-to-toe, a forked tongue, horn implants, jet-black eyes, and missing earlobes—her TikTok viral video racked up over a million views, cementing her as Europe’s most talked-about extreme body modification icon.

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Meet Toxii, the Belgian trendsetter who stores her self-removed nose in a jar and isn’t done yet. Cosmetic surgery and body modification just got a whole new ring—right through the nostrils she no longer has.

Luigi Mangione Goes From Obscure Nobody to Musical Theater Legend Overnight

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But here’s the true twist: “Luigi: the Musical” doesn’t just parody true crime—it drags it, cellmates and all, into a viral spectacle. With Jonny Stein belting from the Taylor Street Theater stage, San Francisco’s musical theater scene may never recover from this wild ride.

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Move over, Hamilton—Luigi Mangione’s everyday life just got jazz hands. The world’s most unexpected Broadway hero takes center stage, and not a single plumber’s hat in sight.

Brisbane Burglar Breaks In, Leaves With Single Can of Coke

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With police labelling it “the most pointless break-in of the year,” the incident has ignited a wave of memes across Queensland social media, with locals joking about the “Coke bandit” and sharing their own soft drink security tips—proving viral crime stories never go flat.

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A suburban crime wave reaches peak weirdness as a thief targets homes and absconds with only one can of Coke. Carbonation cravings or criminal minimalism? The sticky-fingered soda snatcher leaves police and homeowners equally baffled.

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