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October 23, 2012
Weird News
Weird News
October 23, 2012
FTC Offers $50,000 to Anyone Who Helps Them Stop Those Annoying ‘Robocalls’
Do you have an idea for a product that will help put an end to those pesky “robocalls” that millions of citizens are harassed with every year? If so, the Federal Trade Commission is willing to pay you a substantial chunk of change for it.
Jana Kramer’s Plane Makes an Emergency Landing
In addition to being in the grip of fear herself, Jana Kramer gave her Twitter followers and her fans a big scare when she issued a real-time Twitter update while on a distressed plane yesterday morning. The singer tweeted that she was "terrified" that her flight was about to make an emergency touchdown back in Miami without landing gear. It was a true "Oh my God" moment.
Competitive Horseshoes Has Some Tough Competitors
Being a pro athlete takes a ridiculous amount of hard work and dedication. You have to watch your diet to the most detailed calorie. You have to do an ungodly amount of strength and endurance training. You put your career, future and life on the line every time you take the playing field. Believe it or not, the same can be said for pro-horseshoes throwers.
Taylor Swift Car to Debut at Kansas NASCAR Race
Taylor Swift's marketing plan for her album 'Red' has included pizza boxes and commercials for Target, but now, the singer will help get fans revved up at the Hollywood Casino 400 of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series on Sunday (Oct. 21).
Eric Church Recalls Embarrassing Opry Performance
No one would argue that when Eric Church steps onstage, he positively owns the room (and the crowd) with his confident swagger, growling vocals, party-hard lyrics and those ever-present sunglasses, which lend "Chief" a mysterious air.
The Strangest Pumpkin Flavored Foods
When we think of fall, several things come immediately to mind -- cooling temperatures, turning leaves, costumes, candy and turkey dinner. But nothing evokes the season more than pumpkin pie, especially with a generous dollop of waist-expanding whipped cream. With its velvety texture and rich flavor, what's not to love?
Man Wins $30 Million Lottery After Getting Dumped by Girlfriend
Time heals all wounds when suffering from heartbreak, but we're willing to bet $30.5 million helps too. A 22-year-old Hyannis, MA, man recently won a sizable lottery jackpot after getting dumped by his girlfriend several weeks before.
Radio Caller Doesn’t Quite Grasp the Concept of ‘Deer Crossing’ Signs
This confused woman has got cause and effect all switched around. She called into a radio station in Fargo, North Dakota saying that deer crossing signs should be moved... so that deer would start crossing elsewhere.
300-Pound Pumpkin Stolen From Illinois Farm Stand
Over the weekend, a massive 300-pound pumpkin displayed at Hammer's Farm Market in Peoria, Illinois, went missing and may have been taken by thieves. We're not sure what's more impressive -- actually growing a 300-pound pumpkin or working out the logistics to steal one.