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World's First Armless Pilot Showcases "Impossible Airplane" at EAA Airventure
Jessica Cox, the world's first certificated armless pilot, recently visited Appleton International Airport and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to showcase her latest endeavor: the "Impossible Airplane." Nearly 20 years after taking her very first flight to conquer her own fear of flying, Cox is currently putting the fini...
Jul 21, 2026
Florida Pizza Place Accepts Invasive Pythons As Currency
Dustin "Swampeprenuer" Crum, a professional python hunter and owner of Wildman's Pizza, Pasta & Pythons, has made headlines for accepting humanely dispatched Burmese pythons as currency. Any hunter who brings in a python can walk out with a free large specialty pizza of their choice. Crum runs a zero-wast...
Jul 20, 2026
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Nine Brand-New Emojis Revealed Celebrating World Emoji Day
Today is officially World Emoji Day, and the holiday landing on July 17 is no accident! It is the exact, random date displayed on the standard calendar emoji itself. To mark the occasion, tech reports have unveiled nine brand-new emojis slated to join our keyboards. The upcoming additions cater to a mix of everyday pas...
Jul 17, 2026
T. Rex Fossil "Gus" Sells for Record $50.1 Million
Jul 15, 2026
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De Pere Fire Rescue Saves Orange Cat Stuck in Tree
It turns out the classic stereotype is alive and well in Northeast Wisconsin! De Pere Fire Rescue proved that firefighters really do save cats from trees, taking to social media to share photos of a high-reaching weekend rescue. When crews received a call about a vibrant orange cat stranded high above the ground, they ...
Jul 14, 2026
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How and Where to See the Perseid Meteor Shower in Wisconsin
Wisconsin stargazers are in for a celestial show as the annual Perseids meteor shower runs from July 17 through August 24! Caused by Earth passing through the dust trail left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, the shower is expected to peak on the night of August 12 into August 13, producing up to 50 to 100 meteors per hour...
Jul 14, 2026
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Erewhon Teams Up with Showerhead Brand to Sell $12 "Sacred Water"
Jul 13, 2026
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Semi-Truck Rollover Unleashes Two Million Bees on Texas Roadway
A semi-truck carrying nearly two million bees overturned on a Texas road, releasing massive swarms into the air and completely blanketing a nearby tree while frantic local beekeepers raced to contain the stinging situation. One resident poked fun, remarking, "I thought it was an existential scream from deep within...
Jul 09, 2026
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First Ever "6 7 Dab" Goes Viral
The internet moves fast, but every now and then, a creator drops a piece of content so legendary that it immediately stops the scroll! That's exactly what happened in a viral video posted by TikTok creator Ashwin Desai (@ashwindesai56). In the short clip, Ashwin brings together two distinct eras of internet culture: th...
Jul 09, 2026
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Green Bay Packers Open Nominations for Operation Fan Mail
The Green Bay Packers are officially celebrating the 20th season of Operation Fan Mail, a long-running program designed to honor military personnel and their loved ones on gameday at Lambeau Field. First launched in 2007, the initiative has saluted a total of 226 military families, placing them directly in the pregame ...
Jul 09, 2026
Pringles Unveils Limited-Edition Hot Dog Buns for July 15 Release
Pringles has officially unveiled "Pringles Pop Dog Buns," a line of potato-based hot dog buns infused with popular Pringles seasonings like Sour Cream & Onion, BBQ, and Honey Mustard. True to the brand's signature identity, each individual bun is packaged inside a classic Pringles tennis-ball-style can. T...
Jul 08, 2026
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Dining with the Dillons: Former Packer Player's New Cookbook Raises Funds to Fight Hunger in Wisconsin
Former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon and his wife, Gabrielle, are blending their love of food and philanthropy into a new project: The Dining with the Dillons Recipe Collection. The community-focused cookbook features over 30 of Gabrielle's personal recipes, alongside signature contributions from 12 beloved ...
Jul 08, 2026
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The Original 1960s "Wayne Manor" Hits the Market in Pasadena
If you've ever wanted to live like Bruce Wayne, now is your chance! The iconic Wayne Manor from the original 1960s Batman television series has officially hit the real estate market in Pasadena, California. The breathtaking 1928 mansion sits on nearly five private, heavily gated acres, spans an absolute massive 19,000 ...
Jul 06, 2026
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Daredevils Scale Empire State Building Needle for Epic Stunt
Two thrill-seekers pulled off a staggering stunt on Wednesday by illegally scaling the needle atop the Empire State Building. Among the climbers was renowned international stunt artists Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, who documented the entire terrifying ascent high above the Manhattan skyline. The death-defying fea...
Jul 02, 2026
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NASA Sets August 30 Launch for Universe-Mapping Roman Telescope
NASA is preparing to launch its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026, a highly anticipated mission that scientists believe could completely rewrite our understanding of cosmology.
Jun 22, 2026
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Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Wins Guinness World Records' ICON Award
Jonathan the giant tortoise, officially recognized as the world's oldest living land animal, has been honored with the prestigious Guinness World Records ICON award!
Jun 22, 2026
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Robin Hood's Famous 1,200-Year-Old "Major Oak" Dies in Sherwood Forest
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has officially been "loved to death." The famous Major Oak in England's Sherwood Forest, which has stood for roughly 1,200 years, has died after failing to sprout any new leaves this spring. According to environmental experts, the iconic tree was u...
Jun 19, 2026
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The Definitive Rating Of Disney Dads' Hotness And Parenting Skills, According to Buzfeed
With Father's Day right around the corner, it is time to show some appreciation for all the dads out there... even the animated ones! A viral internet breakdown has officially ranked classic Disney fathers using two very specific metrics: their actual parenting skills and their undeniable HOTNESS status. Here is the de...
Jun 18, 2026
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Scotland Fans Place Traffic Cones on Local Statues
The Tartan Army is bringing a legendary piece of Scottish humor to the streets of Boston for the World Cup! Viral footage captured a group of determined Scots repeatedly throwing a cone at the Samuel Adams statue outside Faneuil Hall before one fan climbed the pedestal to ensure the American icon got his proper Glasgow...
Jun 18, 2026
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6-Year-Old Finds 1,300-Year-Old Viking Sword on School Field Trip
Forget about finding cool rocks or cool sticks! A 6-year-old boy in Norway just won the ultimate school field trip jackpot. While exploring outdoors with his class, the young student noticed a strange piece of metal sticking out of the ground, which archaeologists have now confirmed is a beautifully preserved, 1,300-ye...
Jun 17, 2026
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