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Unlucky Woman Wins Powerball Only to Find She Bought Ticket Too Late

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:35:18 +0000

Here’s proof that timing is indeed everything. A woman from Pasadena, California matched all six numbers in the most recent Powerball drawing, only to discover that she didn’t win because she purchased her ticket too late. Poor woman. Really — with the amount of money she lost, she really is a poor woman. Maria Arrobio [...]

One Unfortunate Country Has Completely Run Out of Toilet Paper

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:39 +0000

The number one problem in Venezuela is figuring out how to go number two. The South American country has been vexed with the worst thing that can happen to any society – it’s dealing with a toilet paper shortage.

You Won't Believe Where the Sexiest People in the World Can Be Found

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:45:24 +0000

Cash in those frequent flier miles, boys, and book your flight to Bogota. A new survey from MissTravel.com has found that Columbia is home to the sexiest women in the world. Because we know you want to, go ahead and insert your Sophia Vergara/Shakira joke here. Good, now let’s continue. You don’t have to travel [...]

Lion-Meat Tacos Cause Uproar at Florida Restaurant

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:07 +0000

We’ve all had those late-night “run for the border” cravings for a taco. But would you still be hungry if your taco was made out of . . . lion? Taco Fusion, an upscale eatery in Tampa, FL, recently made that quandary a reality when they added lion-meat tacos to the menu. The restaurant, which [...]

A 4 Year Old Mayor!? — Dorset Minnesota Claims Youngest Mayor In The United States

Connie and Curtis — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:23:22 +0000

A tiny town in Minnesota just set the record for the youngest mayor ever. He’s only 4 years old! In Dorset Minnesota the population of 22 all love their new 4 year old mayor. The way thing work in Dorset are quite different than they work in most other places. While most cities hold elections [...]

Panic Ensues As Economy Hurts Nevada Brothel Business

Joe Student — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:00:27 +0000

Forget about the housing market, the unemployment rate and the price of gas, the lingering effects of the recent global recession has caused the legalized brothel business in Nevada to go limp. According to a New York Daily Ne

Goat Seized In Nigeria For Use Of Black Magic

Steven Bohner — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:31:09 +0000

According to a newspaper in Nigeria, a goat is being accused of armed robbery. The story begins with two men attempting to steal a Mazda 323 and ends with a goat being seized by vigilantes. Apparently one of the men stealing the Mazda attempted to flee the scene by using black magic to turn himself into a goat.

Shorts Season is Here — You Can Tell Because It's Written on Butts!

GuySpeed Editors — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:34 +0000

It’s here, pals. It’s finally here. There were a couple of dark years where short shorts — our favorite part of summer — took a backseat to something terrible called “Capri Pants.” Those days are behind us, friends. As summer 2013 approaches, we’re seeing a whole lot of leg, and we’re stoked about it; as [...]

Company Makes Gun Targets That Bleed And Look Like Your Ex Girlfriend

Wendy Reed — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:49 +0000

Sometimes, after a particularly bad break up, people need to cleanse themselves of everything that reminds them of their ex. Pictures? Burn 'em. OR, use thumbtacks to poke little holes in their glossy-finished face (not that I've done that). But, a company who prides themselves on helping people prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse has made it easier to get back at your ex, or at least an effigy of her, by making a shooting target named "The Ex". And it bleeds when you shoot it. I'm not kidding.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Shows Up 10 Years Later, Wants $20

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:43 +0000

Most of us have at least one crazy ex in our pasts, but not many of them randomly show up ten years after the break up, demanding twenty bucks. Unfortunately for a 53-year old man in New Haven, Connecticut, that’s exactly what happened. According to the man (who understandably wants to remain anonymous, lest any [...]

Cosmetic Surgery Addict Injects Cooking Oil Into Her Face — WTF Files

Steven Bohner — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:53:44 +0000

Hang Mioku was addicted to cosmetic surgery. So addicted, that when she could no longer afford silicone injections she found a doctor who would sell her a needle and some silicone. She then injected herself with silicone and eventually when she ran out of the silicone, she began to use cooking oil.

$8 Goodwill Video Game Fetches $17K at Auction, Pants Still Only Worth a Nickel

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:00:12 +0000

If you’re like us, your old Nintendo game cartridges are probably collecting dust in your parent’s attic, or stuffed into a closet somewhere. You might want to go dig them out after you hear about the North Carolina woman who recently sold a rare game for more than $17,000. ‘Stadium Events’ is known to enthusiasts [...]

Top 9 Creepy Things Kids Have Said To Their Parents

Wendy Reed — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:35:55 +0000

So, this morning, I was reading about how there was a thread going on on Reddit about the creepiest things kids have ever said to their parents. So of course, I had to go through and read all of them to see what kind of weirdo stuff kids have said (I have a morbid curiosity, so sue me). Let me tell you, I had goosebumps several times reading the creepy weirdo crap that kids say to their parents. Check out my top 9 after the jump!

5 Best Viral Prank Ads You're Glad You Weren't Part Of

Phil Richardson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:00:04 +0000

Lately it seems every day is April Fools Day in the world of advertising; so many ad campaigns are based around pranking ordinary people. Due to the success of YouTube viral videos, prank campaigns have become the latest rage among advertisers. In Latin, ad vertere means to “turn the mind toward.” Today, companies don’t just [...]

Girl On Meth + Walmart = Just Another Day At Walmart

Shaffee — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:43:08 +0000

Check out this video of a meth head speed shopping at Walmart. Her technique is a little different than shopping style of the meth addicts I know. They usually just grab a TV and run out the side door into the waiting car of their toothless lover. I’m even more shocked that she’s interested in [...]

You Can Find Anything On Craigslist – Including A 'Penis Whisperer'

Wendy Reed — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:58:29 +0000

Craigslist is useful. You can use it to sell old junk you don't want, you can use it to buy furniture for your apartment, you can use it to find that "missed connection" girl you saw at that concert last week... And now, some guy in Flint is trying to use it to find a "penis whisperer"! What?

NASA Rovers Draw Penis Graffiti on Mars, Aliens Are Amused

Mike Adams — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:00:29 +0000

We’ve heard of space junk, but this is just ridiculous. NASA recently published some unknowingly provocative images of Mars to their website, which were apparently captured by expedition rovers scouring the red planet for evidence of life. While these $800 million rovers should be busy assisting scientists in the discovery of the first alien life [...]

A Whirlpool Sucks Down Everything In Sight [Amazing Video]

Joe Knight — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:13:53 +0000

With all the Flooding that has happened here recently, could you imagine if something like this happened? Wow, I would not want to be anywhere around this!

Penis-Print Leggings Exist – Because Who Doesn't Want Genital-Themed Legwear? [NSFW]

Wendy Reed — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:00:26 +0000

I know what you’re thinking. “Man, I really wish that I had some pants with a bunch of pictures of dicks all over them.” Well, wish no longer, friends. You can now buy lycra leggings covered in dicks of all shapes, sizes, and colors. And hey, they’re only $156.89! The pants are actually called “Is [...]

Real-Life Super Criminal Escapes From Prison Using Explosives

Joe Student — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:00:53 +0000

In a story that seems copied directly from the pages of a comic book, a French super criminal escaped from jail on Saturday by using arms and explosives to blast his way out of incarceration. Infamous criminal Redoine Faid escaped from Lille-Sequedin penitentiary northern France by holding four