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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!
The Best Seat in the House! Watching NASA's Moon Mission from 30,000 Feet
The Artemis II launch on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, was a historic milestone for NASA, but for passengers on a few lucky Delta Air Lines flights, it was the ultimate "right place, right time" moment. As the SLS rocket carrying four astronauts to the Moon roared off Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center at 6:35 p.m. ...
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Forget the Basket, You'll Need a Wheelbarrow for This 10-Pound Easter Treat!
Costco is turning heads this spring with a massive, 10-pound solid chocolate Easter bunny named Pete that stands nearly two feet tall and retails for a whopping $139.99.
Apr 01, 2026
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Meet the Newlyweds Who Eloped at Buc-ee's!
Melanie Curtis and Bob Hespen, a couple from Illinois, officially tied the knot at the world's largest Buc-ee's in Sevierville, Tennessee, this past weekend!
Mar 31, 2026
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Lawn Art or Eyesore? Florida Artist Builds a Massive 24-Foot Potty Chair
Most people spend their retirement traveling or golfing, but Steven Chayt of Winter Haven, Florida, had a very specific, three-decade-old goal. Standing 24 feet high in his yard on Old Thornhill Road is the "HOHO Chair," a massive wooden structure designed to look like a toddler's potty chair. The seat featur...
Mar 31, 2026
Main Character Energy: How One TikToker Hired a Guy to Film Her Own Reality TV Show
In a move that defines "main character energy," TikTok creator Stormy (@pastormysammich) has gone viral for a project where she hired a professional to help her produce a TV show about her own life. Stormy decided to take matters into her own hands by commissioning a pilot-style production for $1000 to docume...
Mar 30, 2026
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Maxell's Modern Take on the Portable Tape Player
Following the massive resurgence of vinyl, cassette tapes are officially making a comeback, and Maxell is leaning into the nostalgia! The iconic electronics brand has revived its classic personal tape player, updated with modern essentials like Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C charging, while keeping the 3.5mm headphone jack in...
Mar 27, 2026
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The Ultimate Highway No-No: Ohio Driver Reverses on I-270
A driver in Columbus, Ohio, is the latest face of "don't do this" after a traffic camera captured them on Interstate 270. After missing their exit, the driver stopped dead in the middle of the highway and proceeded to drive in reverse against high-speed traffic to reach the off-ramp. The Ohio Department of Tr...
Mar 27, 2026
Red Flag or Genius? The Viral Olive Garden Hack Dividing TikTok
A first date at Olive Garden has sparked a massive debate on TikTok after a woman filmed her Tinder match's "innovative" approach to the unlimited appetizers. In a viral clip posted by user Madi B (@xomadibandana), her date is seen slicing open a breadstick like a hoagie roll and meticulously stuffing it with...
Mar 26, 2026
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1,000 Pounds of Steak Just Set a New World Record!
Philadelphia officially claimed a savory new world record on National Cheesesteak Day (March 24, 2026), when organizers at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) assembled a continuous line of 1,291 cheesesteaks! The massive culinary feat stretched across the Terminal B/C connector, spanning roughly 1,271 feet (the e...
Mar 25, 2026
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Sword Yoga!
"Sword Yoga" is a high-energy fusion of vinyasa yoga, tai chi, and Shaolin kung fu that challenges participants to move through traditional poses while wielding a 30-inch straight sword. The movement is largely led by the fitness firm WeaponUp, founded by Sabina Stoberg, who combined her background in martial...
Mar 24, 2026
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Man Busted After High-Speed Unicycle Chase
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Kitsap County, Washington, after attempting to flee deputies on an electric unicycle while intoxicated.
Mar 20, 2026
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Crunchy Pasta Salad!
TikTok's latest obsession: Crunchy Pasta Salad! You boil your pasta (like rotini or farfalle) just shy of al dente, drain it thoroughly, and then toss it in olive oil, Parmesan, and a heavy dose of spices like garlic powder and smoked paprika. From there, it goes into the air fryer-usually at 400°F for about 10 to ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Fans Join Zara Larsson for "Lush Life"
During her 2026 Midnight Sun Tour, Zara Larsson has been inviting fans on stage to perform the full choreography for "Lush Life" alongside her and her professional dancers. This interactive segment has become a viral highlight of her shows, with fans in cities like Chicago and Milwaukee being praised for thei...
Mar 19, 2026
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The 7-Ton Meteor That Shook Ohio
The most dramatic event occurred Tuesday morning (March 17) over Cleveland, Ohio: NASA confirmed a 6-foot-wide, 7-ton meteor hit the atmosphere at 45,000 mph, creating a sonic boom loud enough to shake houses from Ohio to Pennsylvania. The American Meteor Society and NASA have been tracking a significant uptick in sigh...
Mar 18, 2026
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Tesla Driver AND Passenger Slept In Moving Car On California Freeway
Mar 13, 2026
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Apple's 8 New Emojis: From Treasure Chests to Cartoon Fight Clouds!
Apple is preparing to release eight brand-new emojis in the upcoming iOS 26.4 update. These icons are based on the Unicode 17.0 standard and are currently appearing in developer betas. Here is the quick breakdown of the new additions: Distorted Face - A yellow face with an exaggerated, warped "fish-eye" effec...
Mar 12, 2026
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The Rise of "Frambled Eggs"
A new breakfast hybrid is currently trending on TikTok, known as "Frambled Eggs," has recently seen a surge in popularity, with creators like @bussyrelate and @maya.gott racking up tens of millions of views by demonstrating the technique. The process is straightforward: you crack the eggs directly into a heat...
Mar 11, 2026
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42 Teeth and Counting: Meet Malaysia's Record-Breaking Dad!
Prathab Muniandy, a 33-year-old engineer in Malaysia's oil and gas industry, has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records for having the most teeth in a person's mouth (male). Prathab has 42 teeth, 10 more than the average adult, and examinations even revealed two additional unerupted teeth waiting to emerg...
Mar 09, 2026
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Engineering at Its Tiniest: Meet the Micro-Arcade!
Kiran Patil, a 24-year-old aerospace engineer from Bengaluru, India, has officially claimed a spot in the record books for building the world's smallest functional arcade machine! Standing at just 0.98 inches tall, the device is roughly the size of a fingernail and significantly smaller than a standard AA battery.
Mar 05, 2026
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A Record $3.7M Raised for Give BIG Green Bay!
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The final numbers for this year's Give BIG Green Bay are in. During the 24 hours of the ninth annual Give BIG Green Bay, a record $3.7 million was raised to support 50 Brown County nonprofits - bringing the event's nine-year total to more than $20 million generated for 164 local nonprofits. ...
Mar 05, 2026
