Strange News

TSA Issues Warning After Raw Chicken Pieces Ended Up On Airport Luggage Carousel

8:41am August 30, 2021

The incident happened at Seattle's airport. The TSA instagrammed a video of the cube-shaped mass of chicken, and asked everyone to please use sealed containers.

Brad Day and his neighbors in California's Sonoma Valley have noticed a real estate startup is turning houses in their community into limited liability corporations. A group has formed to oppose the company's moves. Day's favorite sign reads, "The Pacaso

A Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations, And The Neighbors Are Fighting Back

12:07pm August 24, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but its recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.

World News

In Iceland, Elf School Is In Session

7:59am August 22, 2021

by Jelisa Castrodale

Mythical elves often called the "hidden people" are a key part of Iceland's folklore.

World News

Kept In A Tin And Cling Film For 40 Years, Princess Di's Cake Slice Sells For $2,565

4:28pm August 12, 2021

In the year that would've marked the 40th anniversary of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, a slice of their wedding cake has been auctioned for almost $2,500.

How 'The Pet Revolution' Unleashed A New Top Dog In America

12:11pm August 10, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

A new book argues we've seen a fundamental shift in the treatment of pets since 1998.

Nate Mercereau decided to make music using the sound of wind traveling through the Golden Gate Bridge.

Music & Culture

This Musician's Unlikely Duet Partner? The Golden Gate Bridge

6:16am August 10, 2021

by Mano Sundaresan

Renovations to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge made it produce an eerie humming sound. Guitarist Nate Mercereau heard its musical potential and made an album by playing along.

Where there are labor disputes, Scabby the Rat — in this case deployed by a local union in Chicago — will be there to call attention to workers' rights.

National

How A Beloved Giant Rat Won Free Speech Rights

4:27pm August 06, 2021

by Justin Hicks

The 12-foot-tall inflatable called "Scabby" has been used for decades as a symbol in union disputes. Last year, the National Labor Relations Board signaled it could outlaw its use in some situations.

World News

South Africa's Cape Town Is Currently Frigid — But Swimmers Are Still At The Beach

5:26pm August 05, 2021

by Eyder Peralta

Cape Town in South Africa is going through one of its coldest winters in recent memory. Those who swim in the ocean water claim mental and physical health benefits.

Frustrated investor, losing to a drunken monkey

There's A Way You Can Beat The Best Investors. You've Just Got To Know When To Sell

3:09pm August 03, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

A new study finds finance professionals fail at their jobs in a surprising way. There are lessons for all of us.

National

Journalism Chops And Receptionist Charm Will Get You A Job And Home In West Virginia

8:12am August 01, 2021

A newspaper in Sisterville, W.Va., is looking for a new reporter. The job comes with free lodging in a historic hotel, as long as the candidate is willing to staff the front desk a few times a week.