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Dive into the unexpected with Mara’s Moments, your late-night escape into everything and anything. From quirky thoughts to deep dives, laugh-out-loud stories to the most random of musings, this is where Mara lets it all out. No rules, no filters—just the magic of overnight radio at its finest. Hear Mara overnights, 11p-5a on 101 WIXX!
"Stranger Things" Just Resurrected an '80s Snack Icon
If you grew up in the '80s, this one's going to hit you right in the nostalgia. Thanks to Stranger Things Season 5, Nature Valley is bringing back a snack we haven't seen since 1989: Fudge Chip Peanut Butter Boppers!
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Quentin Tarantino Drops His Top 20 Movies of the 21st Century
Quentin Tarantino has officially dropped his list of the Top 20 Movies of the 21st Century, and in true Tarantino fashion, it's a mix of prestige dramas, chaotic action, emotional animation, cult hits, and even Jackass. He set one rule for himself - only one film per director - and the results are surprisingly unpredic...
Dec 03, 2025
Living Off the Land: Wisconsin Man's Year-Long Foraging Challenge
Dec 03, 2025
Sip or Skip? The New Beer Made From Laundry Water!
A startup in San Francisco is stirring up a whole new conversation about recycling launching the first commercial-scale beer made with water reclaimed from showers and laundry. The company behind it, Epic Cleantec, partnered with craft brewery Devil's Canyon Brewing Company to create two beers: "Shower Hour IPA&qu...
Nov 26, 2025
Boise's Titanic-Sized Halloween Display Is Making Waves!
In the heart of Boise's North End, a front yard has turned into a spectacle of Halloween creativity! On Harrison Boulevard, where trick-or-treating is basically a neighborhood event, one home now features a full-blown haunted Sinking of the Titanic scene complete with skeleton passengers, iconic film references, and th...
Oct 29, 2025
Heidi Klum Is Teasing Something BIG for Halloween... Again!
It's that time of year again: Halloween is creeping closer, and Heidi Klum is gearing up to show us something wild! The supermodel and "Queen of Halloween" has been dropping teasers on her Instagram for her 2025 costume leaving us excited, curious, and maybe a bit confused. On October 1, Klum posted a sneak-p...
Oct 22, 2025
Labubu Comes to Life in Bread Form for Halloween in Benicia, California
The bakery created it for Benicia's annual scarecrow contest, making sure it'd bake in pieces to fit their oven and then reassemble for display. They even disconnected the arms and carefully carried it up the stairs to the display spot outside the bakery. The bakery says kids keep asking if they can eat it. The baker a...
Oct 22, 2025
Meet the Forever Roll: Charmin's Giant Leap for Bathroom Kind!
If your toilet paper game needs an upgrade, Charmin just raised the bar (or the roll) with its latest launch: the Forever Roll. This giant roll boasts a whopping 1,700 sheets with enough to last a two-person household up to a month.In short: fewer roll changes, fewer shopping trips, maybe even fewer "OMG we're out...
Oct 21, 2025
From LOL to Skibidi: One TikToker Just Mapped Out Generational Slang
Ever felt totally lost when your kid says something like "What's the sigma?" or "That's straight gyatt"? You're not alone. A TikTok creator recently went viral for doing what many of us need: explaining the weird, ever-evolving slang across Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha.Hopefully you'll walk awa...
Oct 20, 2025
Grubhub now Offering "Snooze Insurance"
Grubhub just dropped a new promo that's way too relatable, "Snooze Insurance," made for college students who fall asleep before their late-night food order shows up. If that sounds like you, here's the deal: Grubhub will give eligible students a $15 credit to replace their missed meal. There are a few catches...
Oct 17, 2025
A Washing Machine for HUMANS?!
Japan is taking self-care to a whole new level with a human washing machine that promises a full clean without lifting a finger. The giant pod created by a company called Science Co. automatically fills with water, sprays you down, and even projects calming visuals while you relax. Sensors inside track your physical an...
Oct 16, 2025
Baycare BRAS of the BAY!
BayCare Clinic Plastic Surgery is hosting its annual BRAs of the Bay event next week, Thursday October 16th, at the Resch Expo, all in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event raises money and awareness for breast reconstruction and celebrates creativity with dozens of artfully decorated bras submitted by pe...
Oct 10, 2025
Billie Eilish Drops Limited-Edition NBA Snapback Collection
Billie Eilish is now dropping her own line of NBA snapback hats!In a collab with Complex, Fanatics, and Mitchell & Ness, she's put together a limited-edition collection that features caps from 17 different NBA teams. It's a clever blend of her style and sports culture. The hats keep classic silhouettes but bring th...
Oct 06, 2025
Oklahoma Cop Shuts Down the Dance Floor, Not the Party!
A police officer in Oklahoma is going viral after showing up to a neighborhood party not to break it up, but to join in. Instead of shutting things down, the officer hopped out of his patrol car and started dancing with the crowd. Someone caught the whole thing on video, and of course, it blew up online. You can see pe...
Oct 06, 2025
Crowds Flock to Salem as Spooky Season Kicks Off
Every fall, Salem, Massachusetts transforms into one of the most festive Halloween destinations in the country, and this year is no different. A video making the rounds shows huge crowds packing the streets as spooky season officially gets underway. Known for its infamous witch trials in the 1600s, Salem has since beco...
Oct 02, 2025
T-Rex Bears Rings at Tennessee Wedding
Weddings are all about surprises, but this Tennessee ceremony really took things to Jurassic levels! At a recent wedding in Tennessee, the couple decided to get creative with their ring bearer. Instead of a child or a beloved pet, they tapped a T-Rex (yes, a person in a Tyrannosaurus rex suit) to deliver the rings down...
Sep 24, 2025
Snow Could Make It Into the National Toy Hall Of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame just announced its finalists for 2025, and one of the most surprising nominees is... snow. Yep, the real stuff that falls from the sky could soon join toy icons in Rochester, New York. Snow is up against some heavy-hitters, including Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, Spirograph, and Trivial...
Sep 19, 2025
You've Seen Dogs Sit and Stay - Now Watch Them Play Uno
A New York TikToker is going viral for teaching her dogs a new trick that's anything but basic. Playing Uno! Haley Deecken has trained her two pups-10-year-old Dunkin (a Labrador/Pit Bull mix) and 2-year-old Splash (a Shepherd/Lab/Husky mix) to match Uno cards by color. Using positive reinforcement and short, focused s...
Jul 31, 2025
Did a Ring Camera Catch an Alien in L.A.?
A late-night Ring camera video from Compton, California, has the internet buzzing. Did it capture a real-life alien? The clip, recorded around 1 a.m. on June 5, shows a mysterious figure passing by a woman's porch, along with audible footsteps and loud banging. The lighting isn't great, but the figure's strange shape h...
Jul 31, 2025
Tire Takes Flight at Monster Truck Show in Washington
A monster truck stunt in Bremerton, Washington, took an unexpected turn when a giant tire flew off mid-performance-soaring over the arena wall and into the parking lot! The caught-on-camera moment happened as the truck landed from a high-flying jump. One of its massive wheels broke loose and bounced out of the venue, s...
Jul 30, 2025
