Why does Trump go googly-eyed for Putin?
Coming from a presidential candidate, Donald Trump 's misty-eyed admiration of Russia and its autocratic leader was weird. Coming from a president-elect, it's nothing short of alarming.
Day: January 6, 2017
13 Weird and Wacky Attractions on Route 66
Santa Monica Pier, which only allows pedestrians. After you snap a photo of the sign you can check out the nearby Route 66 merchandise , take a ride on the Ferris wheel, grab a bite to eat, or just gaze at the Pacific Ocean.
Weird 4 mins ago 9:09 p.m.Me-ouch! La. kitty gets stuck in garage door
Cats can get themselves into tight spaces, but it's harder to imagine a tighter space than the one this Louisiana kitty found herself in. Bella's owner in Ascension Parish told officials he had left his home to get lumber to repair recent flood damage, and the cat must have been sleeping on the garage door when he closed it.
Twitter is totally creeped out by Paul Ryan’s logo
Note to the House GOP: If people automatically associate your speaker's logo with the Nazi party, even though it resembles a symbol used for years by that office, it might be time for a regroup. On Friday, Twitter user @EricVespe noticed Paul Ryan's new logo on speaker.gov , which shows an eagle with spread wings, resembles the emblem of the Nazi party.
Here’s a Taste of the Weird and Wonderful Inventions at CES 2017 an hour ago
... little more than a new investor, some media attention or a sales lead. Among the 7,500 exhibits are some weird and wonderful inventions. Bloomberg rustled up a few at this year's show. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based startup AutoPet ...
Strange ice formation on Lake Michigan
The reason the pancakes are so circular is because they turn and swirl in the water, picking up frazzle on all sides. Often, these pancakes will have a raised rim around the edge like a crust on a pizza because the pancakes often bump into each other in the water.
Today in Movie Culture: Ryan Gosling as Doctor Strange, John Wick vs. Jason Bourne and More
Remember when Ryan Gosling was up for the lead in Doctor Strange ? Here's concept art by Court Chu creature for Marvel to show what he might have looked like. See another version at /Film .
“Thor” Mockumentary & “Strange” Art Updates
Kenneth Branagh's "Thor" remains one of the more underrated MCU properties, but even so we've yet to really see the God of Thunder get a dynamic solo film that can stand proud as one of Marvel Studios' best. The hiring of writer/director Taika Waititi for the third film "Thor: Ragnarok" has given many hope that we'll see that with the upcoming entry which debuts in November.
Brazilian woman has been praying to a Lord of Rings figure for
Gabriela Brandao of Florianopolis, Brazil said in a Facebook post that her grandmother has been praying to a figurine of Saint Anthony every day. Upon further inspection, however, Brandao discovered the figurine is actually Elrond, an elf in "The Lord of the Rings."
Golden Globe nominees get awards-show practice at AFI lunch
Ryan Gosling, left, and Emma Stone arrive at the AFI Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Los Angeles. Ryan Gosling, left, and Emma Stone arrive at the AFI Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Airport shooter was treated at mental hospital after bizarre encounter with FBI: report :0
The Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect claimed two months ago that the government had been forcing him to watch ISIS videos - and even went to an FBI office to tell authorities - before he was eventually thrown in a mental hospital, a report says. A man believed to be Esteban Santiago apparently stopped by a bureau office in Anchorage, Alaska last year to tell them of the alleged abuse, according to CBS News .
Friday Afternoon Fort Lauderdale Flight To MSP Cancelled
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Another weird Chinese invention: A newspaper hat for preventing students from cheating
Recently, a Chinese school gave a hilarious moment to its pupils that shall invite a smile upon their faces every time they will recall it. In a bid to stop the school kids from cheating by peeping into each other's answer sheets, they were forced to wear `newspaper hats' throughout the course of the exam.
Disgruntled employees reveal the worst – and most bizarre -…
Reddit users have revealed the most outrageous and downright bizarre reasons they've got the sack; from undeserving acts like farting, to resounding all-out fails like getting drunk at work. One man revealed that when he was working as a cleaner, he was overheard passing wind in the toilet that he was cleaning; he lost his job the next day after someone who overheard reported him.
The A 70,000 a week unit where George hoped to beat his demons:…
The A 70,000 a week unit where George hoped to beat his demons: Singer spent a YEAR in Swiss clinic offering bizarre 'electric shock therapy' George Michael may have spent A 2million during a year staying at a luxurious rehab clinic that helps the rich and famous kick drugs and alcohol, it was revealed today. The star, 52, had long periods of treatment at the Kusnacht Practice, near Zurich, which calls itself 'the world's most exclusive treatment centre'.
Pakistan judge presses probe in allegedly abused child case
The wife, right, of a judge is escorted from the Supreme Court by her brother in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Pakistan's chief justice has ordered police to complete a probe into allegations that a 10-year-old girl working as a maid was tortured by an influential judge and his wife.
Dylann Roof’s sentencing has the feel of memorial to victims
This undated photo that appeared on Lastrhodesian.com, a website investigated by the FBI in connection with Dylann Roof, shows him posing for a photo holding a Confederate flag. During Dylan Roof's sentencing for friends and family members walked up to the witness stand and testified about the nine black church members gunned down during a Bible study.
Jordan to charge 12 in online abuse of Turkey attack victims
People look at floral tributes left outside the nightclub for the victims of the gunman attack, in Istanbul, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. Police on Thursday conducted more raids in their hunt for the gunman that killed 39 people at an Istanbul nightclub, detaining several people at a housing complex in the city's outskirts, the state-run news agency reported.
Real-life zombie apocalypse would take just 100 days to wipe out the…
A real-life zombie apocalypse would almost wipe out human kind in just 100 days - leaving fewer than 300 survivors, according to scientists. Zombie experts at Leicester University predict there would be just 273 human survivors left after three months - outnumbered a million to one by zombies.
Police: Beating on video began after friendly encounter
This booking photo provided by the Chicago Police Department shows Brittany Covington of Chicago. Covington is one of four people charged Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, with aggravated kidnapping and taking part in a hate crime after allegedly beating and taunting a man in a video broadcast live on Facebook.
South Korean executives jailed for humidifier cleaner deaths
Victims and their families of toxic humidifier disinfectants hold a press conference against a court's sentence at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. A South Korean court has sentenced the former head of Oxy Reckitt Benckiser to seven years in prison after the company's disinfectant for humidifiers killed scores of people.
Looting, protests in Mexico over gas price hikes turn deadly
People ransack a store in Veracruz, Mexico, Thursday Jan. 5, 2017. Anger over gasoline prices hikes is fueling more protests and looting.
Eye-popping Australian tourism advert ruled ‘obscene’ by watchdogs
An Australian tourism campaign slogan has been ruled "obscene" by watchdogs weeks after it became a viral sensation for VERY rude reasons. The slogan 'See You in the Northern Territory' was shortened to 'C U in the NT' - and it's not hard to see why many people were offended.
This day in history
Today's birthdays: Former FBI director Louis Freeh is 67. Singer Jett Williams is 64. Actor-comedian Rowan Atkinson is 62. Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez is 60. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kathy Sledge is 58. Movie director John Singleton is 49. TV personality Julie Chen is 47. Actress Cristela Alonzo is 38. Actress Rinko Kikuchi is 36. Actor Eddie Redmayne is 35. Comedian Kate McKinnon is 33. Rock singer Alex Turner is 31. In 1838, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail gave the first successful public demonstration of their telegraph in Morristown, N.J. In 1974, year-round daylight saving time began in the United States on a trial basis as a fuel-saving measure in response to the OPEC oil embargo.