A Nebraska man swam 61 km in a pumpkin boat and set a world record
A Nebraska resident set a new Guinness World Record by driving inside a hollowed-out gourd 38 miles (61 km) down the Missouri River. The New York Post writes about it. Dwayne Hansen, 60, was greeted by relatives and fans after he stepped out of…
Several flights were delayed at the South Carolina airport because of the alligator: he walked along the runway
An alligator has been spotted walking down the runway of South Carolina's busiest airport. It caused a short flight delay, according to the Independent. The alligator appeared on the runway of departing flights at Charleston International Airport on August 27 around 19:00. Passengers on board the aircraft could see...
Alaska farmer grows almost a tonne pumpkin and sets state record again
Dale Marshall of Anchorage, Alaska, set a new state record for pumpkin weighing. The previous record was set in 2019 by a pumpkin grown by him, according to ADN. On August 29, a giant pumpkin from Anchorage broke the state record. Her weight was 973 kg. BUT…
A Chicago man won $1,3 billion in the lottery, but has not come for money for a month
The winner of the $1,34 billion Mega Millions jackpot may not know they have won this life-changing prize. The owner of the lucky ticket, who won the jackpot last month, has yet to claim the prize, according to People. One extremely lucky Mega Millions winner has become…
'A big crocodile walked down the street': an alligator was walking on a leash in a Philadelphia park
You've probably heard of some unusual emotional support animals, including the peacock and the squirrel. But what about the alligator? On August 26, some people at LOVE Park in Philadelphia saw Wally the alligator on a leash, USAToday reports. Host and owner Wally Joey Henney,…
An American earns $180 a year selling his excrement: there is a special company for this in the USA
A TikTok blogger has shown that those who struggle to make ends meet can earn $180 a year simply by donating chairs. The Sun writes about it. Cash-strapped citizens take on a series of part-time jobs trying to earn some extra…
Lost dog lived in a cave in Missouri for two months: the story of a miraculous rescue
Jeff Bonert almost despaired of seeing his dog Abby again after she went missing in early June. Two months later, he received a call from a neighbor: people exploring a nearby cave in Missouri had found a dog, NowThisNews reports. Bonert doubted his...
He created his own enemy: Meta launched the 'most advanced' chatbot, and he constantly criticizes and insults Zuckerberg
Meta's new chatbot has criticized Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and said he is exploiting users for profit. The BBC published more details. Meta says the chatbot, called BlenderBot 3 (works in the US only), uses technology…
Feel like a pilot or an air traffic controller: United Airlines created games for passengers
United Airlines has created a game where you can feel like a pilot or a dispatcher. It is in the airline's application and was created so that travelers do not get bored on the way. Simple Flying writes about it. The air traffic control game is called Cleared...
Aldi is looking for a couple who will marry in a supermarket: they will pay for the wedding and give her a year's food package
People have gotten married in strange places, but no one has ever done it in an Aldi store. Now the chain is hoping to change that: the company is looking for a couple who want to get married in one of the stores. In addition, Aldi will pay the costs and donate a year's supply of food.…