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The Latest “Speed Bump” Comics by Dave Coverly

About Speed Bump – Dave Coverly admits there is no overriding theme, no tidy little philosophy that precisely describes what Speed Bump is about. “Basically,” he says, “if life were a movie, these would be the outtakes.”

We're not aboat you being on this cruise. Joost J. Bakker/Wikimedia Commons

Travel

Floating With Disaster: Woman Banned From Three-Year Cruise For Complaining

It’s not all smooth sailing for a woman who sold everything for a three-year $350k cruise, this after excessive complaining on a WhatsApp chat group leaked and it resulted in her being banned from the much-delayed cruise that hasn’t even started yet.

Sometimes, USPS stands for "U Speeding, Please Stop". Coolcaesar/Wikimedia Commons

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USPS Mail Truck Caught Doing 105mph

Snail mail? Actually, almost jail mail after a USPS mail truck, generally seen double-parking and not moving at all, was pulled over doing north of 100mph in a 60. Unsurprisingly, the Mustang it was racing won.

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The Latest “B.C.” Comics by Hart and Mastroianni

About B.C. – Johnny Hart’s classic strip, B.C., puts a caveman twist on everything. From philosophical ants to punny bits of unconventional wisdom, you’ll see why this strip has been a favorite for so many years.

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Your Daily Horoscope for May 22: The Key to Freedom is Truth

The cosmic shuffling recalls how disappointment, though it may sting, also carries that key to freedom known as truth. Disillusionment could also be called an awakening. One person might feel crushed because things didn’t go as hoped, while another is empowered by the opportunity to finally see things as they really are: same moment, different framing.

Drink Bacardi like it's my birthday? I'm more of a milk girl. Diego Severino Castro Silva/Creative Commons

Culture

1-Year-Old an Orphan After Mom Dies of Embarrassment Following Evite Error

If there’s one thing a one-year-old will remember about their first birthday, it’s nothing. Which is a shame since one tyke’s mom invited all 487 of her contacts to the kid’s birthday party. Here’s hoping they all brought shiny things.

British folks can find password inspiration from objects they see around them in everyday life, like a tea set, or a plate of bangers and mash, or a framed portrait of the Spice Girls. Mohamed Hassan/Stockvault

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No More 1234: Brits Say Cheerio to Obvious Passwords

The UK has become the first country to enact laws against common login passwords, so Britons will have to use more creative ideas than just “fishnchips4life” or “GreatBritishBakeOffRules”.

The phrase "copping some weed" has a totally different meaning now. Pablo Evans/Creative Commons

Curiosities

Buzzkill Cops Keep Turning Down Free Weed

So much for joint custody. After a few kids found someone’s stash and gave it to a woman in Bakersfield (which is funny because weed), she repeatedly tried to turn in the contraband cannabis to the cops to no avail.

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Even he didn't know what his gooooooooaal! was YouTube/CBC News: The National

Raccoon Breaks Record For Sucking At Soccer

If you were on a soccer field for almost three minutes and didn’t score, defend, or even touch the ball, a coach would lecture you about effort. Raquinho the Raccoon, on the other hand, is being hailed as a hero for some reason.

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Choices of Coffins for the Catalepsia Escape Room aka Dracula's wet dream. Horror Box/YouTube

World’s Smallest Escape Room is a Claustrophobic Coffin Nightmare

Do you love escape rooms, but hate being alive? Are you a Vampire trying to spice up date night? Are you just really, really bored? If so, “Catalepsy,” the world’s smallest escape room, might be the place for you.

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Just your run of the mill clothing-optional daytime bat fight. Stay Tuned/YouTube

Naked Woman Swings Spiked Bat In Bizarre Daytime Duel

What do you get when you mix a nudist, a spiked club, and a day at the beach? A real-life episode of “Naked and Afraid: Venice Beach Edition.”

Animals

Miss Baby Boo back home after more than a year.
She's seen some things. curtisorchard/Instagram

Foster Cat Returns Home; Won’t Say Where She Went

After a year-long disappearance, Baby Boo, the beloved foster cat of Curtis Orchard, has mysteriously returned back to her foster house. Now grown up, covered in piercings and going by the name Riptide, she’s set to be adopted by a new loving family.

Animals

The police take a picture with their newfound friend. Rocky distracted the cops so his accomplices could break out of jail. Texarkana Texas Police Department/Facebook

Cops and Hops: Police Encounter Pet Kangaroo

An unexpected call led Texarkana police to a friendly pet kangaroo, Rocky, at Spring Lake Park. The incident, shared on social media, brought a touch of joy and laughter to the community. Rocky is being held without bail and faces 12 years in prison.

Sports

2024 medals which may or may not be filled with chocolate. olympics/Instagram

Paris 2024 Unveils Historic Medals Infused With Eiffel Tower

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals will feature a piece of the Eiffel Tower, symbolizing the fusion of athletic achievement with French heritage. This innovative design aims to provide a historic prize for athletes, and to weaken the Eiffel Tower until it collapses.

Travel

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Taking in the Foliage Oscar Mayer/Facebook

Oscar Mayer is Looking for Wienermobile Drivers - Bonus Points if You’re Named Frank

Each year, Oscar Mayer seeks 11 adventurous individuals (and 1 recluse) for their “Wienermobile Spokesperson” role. The lucky dozen will drive the iconic 27-foot-long hotdog on cross-country journeys. To put that size in perspective, it is the length of 27 foot-long hot dogs end-to-end.

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They found love in a hopeless place. Hop Shops/YouTube

Couple Weds in Kentucky Gas Station’s “Disco Bathroom” on Purpose

Choosing to start their union where 50% of marriages end, the toilet, newlyweds Logen Abney and Tiana Ailstock recently got hitched in what some would consider a crappy venue: a Kentucky gas station’s viral “disco bathroom.” 

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Balloon Sculpture Created to Celebrate Chinese New Year Guinness World Records/Facebook

Hong Kong Sets New World Record With Astonishingly Huge Balloon Dragon

The world’s largest balloon dragon sculpture, 137.04 feet and crafted from 38,000 balloons, took flight in Hong Kong mall for Chinese New Year. The Guinness record-setting display symbolizes good luck and aims to inspire youth to pursue their passions.

Travel

Sukanen Ship Exploring Canada/YouTube

Unveiling the Untold Story of Canada’s Land-Locked Prairie Ship

Tom Sukanen, a Finnish-Canadian immigrant, built a ship in the middle of a Saskatchewan prairie with dreams of returning home. Despite hardships and ridicule, his legacy lives on in the Sontiainen Ship and Pioneer Village Museum.

Sports

Don Crisman, Gregory Eaton, and Tom Henschel of the "Never Miss A Super Bowl Club" 8 News Now-Las Vegas/YouTube

Three Fans Navigate Soaring Ticket Prices to Maintain Super Bowl Streak

The “Never Miss a Super Bowl Club,” down to three members, faced a threat to their streak due to high ticket prices for Super Bowl 58. Verizon’s intervention with free tickets ensured their reunion, continuing a tradition of witnessing every Super Bowl since 1967.