📅 News: 2025-05-22
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Frank Bisignano Googles Social Security Job After Trump Calls

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Asked about his new post, Bisignano cheerfully admitted he Googled ‘commissioner of Social Security’—not a typical onboarding method for a federal agency serving 70 million. DOGE’s looming AI upgrades and his Wall Street resume add fresh twists to Social Security’s wild 5-leader shuffle since November; “Are we having fun yet?” he joked.

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Frank Bisignano, new Social Security chief, googles his role after 1 Trump call, leaving 70 million Americans and agency staff marveling at his “great Googler” debut.

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Pigeon Fest Manhattan Unleashes 17-Foot Sculpture, Impersonators, Zumba Birds

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From a giant aluminum pigeon to a Zumba dance party, Pigeon Fest’s wild mix draws flocks of oddballs and conservationists. The event’s puppet show, led by Mother Pigeon, spotlights New Yorkers’ absurd bond with the city’s winged residents—“Love them or hate them, people are fascinated.”

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Pigeon Fest Manhattan brings 17-foot sculpture, Zumba birds, and impersonators to New York’s High Line on June 14—turning city birds into spectacle.

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The Abbey Pub Owner Shuts Doors Over 1 Online Photo Incident in Derby

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After 1 online post, Derby’s Abbey pub fell silent, its doors locked and regulars left thirsty. Pub closure news spiked Derby search trends, fueling speculation about the owner’s motives. This eccentric twist made The Abbey’s shuttering more infamous than its ales—locals still demand answers.

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The Abbey pub owner in Derby closes doors after 1 online photo, leaving locals stunned and historic venue dark—“bizarre” move triggers pub drama.

North Carolina Green Turtle Unveils 1.5-Pound Barnacle Disguise Rescue

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After removing barnacles and sea creatures, the young turtle’s transformation wowed aquarium staff. The juvenile was brought back from the brink, her shell finally free in the North Carolina Aquarium’s care. The marine rescue team called it “a heavy load of epibiota”—proof that even turtles can get weighed down by social obligations. She’s now reportedly swimming stronger than ever, ready to dodge future barnacle freeloaders.

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North Carolina green turtle weighed down by 1.5 pounds of barnacles gets dramatic rescue, revealing hidden shell beneath layers of sea hitchhikers.

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Olivia Jaquith Anchors WRGB Albany News After Water Breaks On Air

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After announcing her pregnancy in February, Jaquith’s on-air grit peaked with this unforgettable live moment. WRGB’s director called her “graceful and gritty”—searches for ‘anchor gives birth on air’ surged. Her journey included running a half-marathon while expecting, making this broadcast a legendary local TV feat.

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Olivia Jaquith anchors WRGB Albany’s 6 a.m. broadcast two days overdue, her water breaking live and viewers floored by her “early labor” marathon.

East African Crowned Crane With Golden Head Escapes Issaquah Zoo Alert

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After vanishing from Cougar Mountain, the juvenile crane was last clocked at Lake Sammamish State Park, far from its zoo perch. Local birdwatchers and families are swapping tips and scanning treetops for this rare escapee, whose golden plumage makes it a celebrity in local search trends. “She’s fast!” say staffers, as the hunt continues.

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East African crowned crane, golden-feathered and just 1 juvenile, bolts Issaquah zoo—Cougar Mountain urges 98027 locals to spot bird before it vanishes forever.

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Private Function Vinyl Smells Like Paltrow’s Vagina, Punk Labs Deliver Absurdity

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Announced with Lauren Hester in a lab, Private Function’s aromatic vinyl follows their 2022 urine disc and 2020 powder-filled LP, cementing their reputation for absurd, collectable records. The Goopy variant’s scent nods to Paltrow’s own punk attitude: “We are beautiful and we are awesome and go fuck yourself.” Scratch, sniff, and question everything you thought you knew about punk memorabilia.

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Private Function vinyl, Paltrow’s vagina scent, and $700 candles collide as punk band’s scratch-and-sniff ‘Goopy’ record redefines 2025 vinyl collecting.

Kermit the Frog Steals Maryland Graduation Stage, Dishes Out Amphibian Wisdom

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More than 8,000 graduates watched as Kermit’s commencement antics drew laughter, with the phrase “It’s not easy being green” echoing through X and TikTok. The viral moment puts Maryland’s ceremony among the most surreal graduation events in college history—cap and gown, meet felt celebrity.

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Kermit the Frog delivers sage advice and Muppet charm to 2025 Maryland grads, upstaging professors and creating a viral campus spectacle worth ribbiting about.

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Tarot Cards Unlock Dog Thoughts: Psychic Shares 5000% Surge Method

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Pet owners create a calm space before shuffling tarot cards, hoping their dog will paw at the deck. This quirky ritual, now trending as a high-volume pet psychic technique, taps into energetic communication for canine understanding. A candle and soothing music complete the surreal scene—owners hope for answers beyond simple tail wags.

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Tarot cards reveal dog thoughts as psychic method draws 5000% Google spike, Antonella says. Owners shuffle, pets paw—surprising canine secrets emerge instantly.

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North Korean Destroyer Slides Off Shipyard, Kim Rages at ‘Criminal’ Blunder

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After this premature shipyard plunge, Kim Jong Un points fingers at the Munitions Industry and state scientists. Pyongyang’s side-launch experiment, a North Korean first, ends with a capsized vessel and a ‘collapse of dignity’—plus a surprise round of cruise missile launches.

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North Korean destroyer, 5,000 tons, sinks at launch as Kim Jong Un brands the accident ‘criminal’ and demands heads roll in Pyongyang’s surreal shipyard fiasco.

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ChatGPT Drafts Refund Letters, Nets Man Rs 2 Lakh ($2.3k) From Medellin Trip

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A medical note and ChatGPT’s wordplay cracked two travel giants’ toughest rules, netting a Rs 2 lakh ($2.3k) refund. The viral Reddit saga triggered skepticism and calls for proof, with commenters hailing the AI’s advocacy as “genius.” Travel refund success stories powered by AI are now trending worldwide, with receipts optional.

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ChatGPT nets Reddit user Rs 2 lakh ($2.3k) refund by drafting persuasive letters for Medellin trip, turning a medical crisis into viral proof-hunt drama online.

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Regeneron Snaps Up Bankrupt 23andMe’s 15M DNA Kits in $256M Privacy Showdown

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Court-appointed oversight will scrutinize Regeneron's stewardship of 23andMe’s massive DNA trove. The 2023 data breach still echoes as lawmakers demand strict data protection. DNA privacy policy, a hot SEO topic, now hinges on Regeneron’s transparency—imagine 15 million saliva kits boxed for review.

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Regeneron, 23andMe, and $256 million collide as 15M DNA kits shift hands—Regeneron vows privacy, court oversight looms, and data fate hangs in balance.

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Buffalo Grad Jean-Paul Al-Arab Races Police Onstage Clutching Baby Diplomat

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Video shows Al-Arab, juggling school and two jobs, ignoring security to celebrate graduation with his son. High-volume TikTok reaction erupted after officials clarified no penalty would follow. The toddler, lacking credits, awaits a future Buffalo stage walk in matching regalia.

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Buffalo grad Jean-Paul Al-Arab, chased by 2 police, sprints onstage with infant in cap and gown—degree granted, baby’s credits still pending.

Welsh Water Vole Poop Glitters as Scientists Feed Purple Sparkle Apples

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Tracking elusive Welsh water voles is tricky, but purple glitter apples changed the game. Early experiments show 7 researchers can now spot habitats by sparkling scat. This innovative conservation approach could outshine old tagging techniques—if wild voles eat the glitter before rival species do. The effect: tracking with accidental glam.

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Welsh water vole poop now glitters—scientists feed 12 captive voles purple glitter apples, revealing endangered habitats in vivid, sparkly detail.

Lawnchair Larry Rockets 16,000 Feet in Chair Tied to 42 Balloons

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Not content with mere lawn mowing, Larry’s airborne adventure added ‘Chair Force 1’ to aviation lore. His 1982 ascent, meticulously planned yet wildly unpredictable, became an iconic high-altitude stunt. The phrase 'helium balloon flight' spiked in popularity as his story inspired imitators and left neighbors gaping at a 150-foot balloon tower vanishing into the sky.

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Lawnchair Larry rockets 16,000 feet tied to 42 helium balloons, shattering records and logic with his DIY flight—“Unreal!” he declares on descent.