A TripAdvisor Listing For A Real Hole In The Wall
TripAdvisor has suspended postings for an unlikely attraction in Ilkestone, England: a hole in a brick wall.
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Long-Forgotten Secret Passageway Discovered In A Wall At U.K. Parliament
A tiny keyhole in the wood paneling turned out to be a portal to Britain's history — a passage created 360 years ago for the coronation of Charles II.
Why America Is Losing The Toilet Race
Japan rethought the bathroom. Why hasn't America?
Actor Orlando Bloom Gets His Tattoo Fixed To Account For Missing Dot
Bloom wanted his son's name Flynn written out in Morse code, and he shared a photo on Instagram. People on the Internet quickly noted that the name was spelled "Frynn" not Flynn.
2 Off-Duty Police Officers Foil Robbery During Their Date Night
The officers had finished eating at a Louisville restaurant when a man with a gun walked over to the cashier. The couple drew their weapons, he dropped his gun and ran. They caught and detained him.
The Pink Congo Scam Of Houseplant Influencer Instagram
A bright pink houseplant called the pink congo philodendron is all the rage on Instagram, demanding high prices from buyers. Wired reporter Arielle Pardes says it's a scam targeting rare plant lovers.
The Most Dangerous Economist
When the US needed a spy plane and an invasion, it hired the economist Richard Bissell.
Centuries-Old Law Against Cursing In Public Repealed By Virginia Legislators
"Profane swearing" has been illegal in the commonwealth since 1792. The repeal now awaits the governor's signature.
Ontario's New License Plates Have A Problem: You Can't Read Them
Some people were already grumbling about the redesign, but drivers soon noticed a bigger problem: The new license plates can be hard to read at night.
Rare Weedy Seadragons Hatch At California Aquarium
The delicate creatures resemble bits of seaweed and are distant cousins of the seahorse. The aquarium says the two inch-long babies are already feeding on tiny shrimp.